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Celebrity hairstylist gives Battersea dogs a makeover
Nicky Clarke with Maple the Saluki

Nicky Clarke ensures rescue hounds are the best groomed in town

Celebrity and royal hair stylist, Nicky Clarke, has preened and pampered Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s rescue dogs ready for their red carpet debut at the Collars and Coats Gala Ball.

Nicky and his partner, fashion designer, Kelly Simpkin, are both passionate advocates of the world-famous charity.

They worked their magic on some unruly manes as they transformed Charlie the Cocker Spaniel and Maple the Saluki in the private and luxurious VIP room of Nicky’s famous London Mayfair salon.

Nicky said: “This is the biggest night of the year for Battersea dogs and I really wanted to help them dazzle as they enjoy walking the red carpet at the charity’s Gala Ball.

“We are huge supporters of Battersea and the amazing work the charity does in caring for all its special animals and it’s been a delight spending time pampering the Home’s rescue dogs.”

Kelly added: “What a great day at the salon. Not our usual customers, but Charlie and Maple were a real joy to pamper.

“They are the perfect models, and these gorgeous dogs will surely steal the show at the Collars and Coats Gala Ball.”

The spectacular fundraiser, now in its fifth year, will be held at Battersea Park’s exclusive venue Evolution on Thursday, November 7.

The event, hosted by Amanda Holden and Paul O’Grady OBE, aims to celebrate and support the charity’s work caring for lost and abandoned dogs and cats.

It will open with its unique welcome by the Home’s legendary doggy Guard of Honour, where the preened dogs will be lining the red carpet and representing Battersea’s 450 canine residents.

Battersea costs over £18 million to run each year, and receives no government funding. The Gala Ball is all about helping to increase awareness of the charity’s work.

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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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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.