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Pogdogs is a TV favourite for pets
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Pogdogs is the TV show of choice for 17 per cent of dogs.

Survey finds 17 per cent of pets rate the hit Battersea show

Few animal lovers can resist turning over to ITV's Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs, which provides an insight into the goings on at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. However, it turns out our pets also rate the hit show.

Apparently the average pet spends around 21 hours a week watching TV, and 17 per cent of those favour the programme, known affectionately as pogdogs.

Stories from the show include that of Gizmo, a neglected Lhasa apso who was underweight with matted fur, and even tangled eyelashes. After a trip to the groomers, Gizmo was snapped up by a new family.

Another episode that recently tugged on our heartstrings featured Graham, a skinny 12-year-old mutt that came to Battersea with terrible skin and severe tooth decay, which resulted in him having 24 teeth removed. His sweet and gentle nature quickly won him a new home. 

Image © Jeni Wray

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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