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Scottish SPCA appeals for help with 'hungry hoglets'
The charity is currently caring for 80 to 90 hoglets.

The charity is asking for donations to help feed the baby hedgehogs in its care. 

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for pet food donations to help feed the hungry hoglets currently in its care.

The charity is currently caring for between 80 to 90 hoglets, and are requesting donations of Royal Canin Starter Mousse, which contains vital nutrition for the hoglets during rehabilitation. 

Scottish SPCA assistant manager April Sorley commented: “Generally hedgehogs produce young twice a year but we are seeing this go on longer due to the changes in weather. 

“Many of these little hoglets need to be hand-reared so will need to be fed every three to four hours.

“Most of the hoglets will stay with us for around two months until they have grown and gained weight. Then they should be ready to be returned to the wild where they belong.”

She also commented on how the public can help hoglets in the wild, saying: “At this time of year we are urging people to take extra care when tidying up their gardens. Many hedgehogs come to us injured by garden equipment or a nest of hoglets can be uncovered.

“If anyone does accidentally injure a hedgehog, or find a hoglet, then they should contact our animal helpline on 03000 999 999 for advice.”

The charity is asking for donations to be handed in to its centre located at Fishcross, FK10 3AN. However, online donations are also gratefully received, and can be done via the Scottish SPCA's Amazon wishlist, or any other retailer offering delivery. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.