Novartis Animal Health has launched Helping Hearts, a competition in which veterinary surgeons have the chance to brush up on their cardiology whilst at the same time triggering a donation to Hounds for Heroes and entering the running for one of 10 Red Letter Day experiences. Novartis Animal Health has launched Helping Hearts, a competition in which veterinary surgeons have the chance to brush up on their cardiology whilst at the same time triggering a donation to Hounds for Heroes and entering the running to win one of 10 Red Letter Day experiences.

To enter the competition, visit www.notjustoneheart.com.

Each entry triggers a donation of £1 to Hounds for Heroes, a charity which provides specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of both the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services.

Hounds for Heroes was set up by Allen Parton, who was himself injured in service. Allen freely admits that he owes his life to Endal - a Labrador that developed skills beyond his initial basic training and who proved so inspiring to everyone who met him and that he was awarded the accolade 'Dog of the Millennium'. With three squadrons of puppies currently in basic training, there are hopefully a few more canine heroes like Endal waiting in the wings.

Senior Category Manager Cardiology/Nephrology Brock Abreu said: "Here at Novartis Animal Health, we are absolutely thrilled to be supporting such a life-changing and life-enhancing cause. I know this is a charity that many vets feel they can relate to and we are encouraging as many of them as possible to take part. I'd be delighted if we were inundated with entries and could make an impressive donation to Hounds for Heroes on behalf of vets across the country."

The competition is open till 31st December 2013.

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