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Work is a walk in the park with pets
Fish4Dogs office dogs
Pets take the stress out of a long day

In the run-up to "Take your Dog to Work Day" in June, a survey of UK workers found that spending time with pets is the most popular way to de-stress after a long day.

Carried out by pet food company Fish4Dogs, the survey of 800 people found that 90 per cent would rather curl up on the sofa with a pet after a bad day at the office than drink a glass of wine.

Having a pet in the workplace was also the number one choice for reducing stress, over stress balls and herbal teas.

According to Fish4Dogs, pets could be good for business too, as 75 per cent of people said they would prefer to do business with pet-friendly companies.

However, despite the benefits of pets in the workplace, very few people enjoy the company of a furry friend at work.

The staff at Fish4Dogs are among the lucky few to be accompanied by a four-legged team all year round.

Chief executive Graham Smith says: "Fish4Dogs HQ just wouldn’t be the same without Amber, Barney, Dylan, Gabriel, Sam and Toby on hand to keep our stress levels down and sniff out tasty new product ideas.

"Our research reinforces how influential our pets can be on our day."

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.