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Charity launches 'Remembrance Paw' for police dogs
The 'Remembrance Paw' is available as a dog tag as well as a pin badge.
The money raised will help support serving and retired dogs.

The Thin Blue Paw Foundation has launched a ‘Remembrance Paw’ to honour the service of police dogs past and present.

Available as pin badges and dog tags, the proceeds will go towards the charity’s work helping serving and retired police dogs in the UK, including with the cost of veterinary care.

Retired police dogs are not currently provided with any financial support from the police after they have retired, although many have health issues.

As well as launching the ‘Remembrance Paw’, the Thin Blue Paw Foundation also attends the Animals in War memorial for a Remembrance Day service each year. During the service, the charity’s trustees lay a wreath as a mark of respect for all current and former service animals.

Kieran Stanbridge, trustee of the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, said: “Millions of animals ran, galloped and flew into World Wars One and Two, and many more have fought in conflict or served their country or community since and we felt it was time there was a special symbol to pay tribute to them.

“The poppy has become a recognisable symbol around the world and we wanted to launch something that would pay tribute to the animals who have also made the ultimate sacrifice.

“We’ll be selling the ‘Remembrance Paw’ so people can pay their respects while also supporting our Foundation to help police dogs today who need our help.”

Image © Thin Blue Paw Foundation

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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.