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An Unexpected Patient
Vet dentist Peter Fordyce recently had an unexpected patient in the form of a 30kg (66lb) puma, when he was called in to help the big cat who was suffering from toothache.

Demelza, the 12-year-old puma from Shepreth Wildlife park, had recently been undergoing treatment for gum disease and resident vets at the park hoped the removal of a carnassial would be the last of the problem. However, when the puma continued to suffer from toothache and an abnormality in the eye, staff at the park decided to call in some specialists.  

Although Dr Dordyce, from the University of Cambridge Veterinary School, usually operates on cats, he was called in to help Demelza along with other specialists from Cambridge. He operated on the big cat for two hours and successfully removed five teeth. Reports indicate that Demelza is now recovering well and has shown a significant improvement in her behaviour and feeding patterns. 

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.