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Puppy takes first steps after physio
Image: Dogs Trust. Wonky after physiotherapy
Abandoned "Wonky" able to walk for the first time

An abandoned puppy nicknamed "Wonky" has been able to take her first steps after receiving physiotherapy for two weeks.

11-week-old Wonky, now renamed Juliet, was taken from her mother as a very young pup and abandoned on the streets. Her front leg tendons failed to develop, which was worsened by poor diet and separation from her mother.

Manager of the Leeds Dogs Trust, Amanda Sands said: "We think she was removed from her mother then abandoned. Because she's gone without the nutrition of her mother's milk her front legs haven't developed.

"She has an extreme case of knuckling - where the front tendons contract, the front paws bend inwards and she balances on the knuckle joints."

Juliet was only able to hobble on her bent front legs until she was given physiotherapy by the Dogs Trust, but now she has taken her first steps. Staff at the Leeds centre straighten Juliet's legs 30 times a day to strengthen her muscles. She still struggles to run but is able to do short walks.

Staff at the Trust say people from all over the world have offered to adopt Juliet.

Click here for the before and after footage of Juliet.

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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.