With water bowls and Puppacinos in cafes and pubs now the norm, the world’s most remote music festival—the Birdsville Big Red Bash—is preparing to welcome hundreds of pups and pooches to Outback Queensland. Kicking off tomorrow—and finishing on Thursday (16-18 July)—the […]
Climbing the social ladder is a ‘ruff’ business for dogs, new research from Europe shows. Top dogs in a pack are known to assert their dominance, but scientists studied a group of free-roaming mongrels and found high levels of aggression […]
Kids, dogs and a good book are a great combination, according to US researchers—and they have the data to back it up. It has been recognised anecdotally that children become better readers when they regularly read aloud to dogs, and […]
Animal Health Australia (AHA) and Plant Health Australia (PHA) recently launched a new-look website for the Farm Biosecurity Program, a joint initiative of the two organisations managed on behalf of members. “Each month more than 10,000 people view Farm Biosecurity’s online resources, […]
The frustration and financial woes caused by clients who refuse to pay can take a significant toll on practitioners. So here’s how to solve this issue of freeloaders. By Kerryn Ramsey There’s nothing more satisfying than successfully completing a medical […]
The subscription model offers vets the opportunity to stabilise cashflow and tap into new revenue streams without increasing your administration workload. Shane Conroy reports From Netflix and Spotify to Threadbox and Hello Fresh, consumers have wholeheartedly embraced the subscription model. Whether […]
Two of the most common and powerful tactics you can use with your digital marketing are remarketing and retargeting. Get them right and you can supercharge your online marketing. By Rob Johnson Even though it has simple goals, digital marketing […]
WA vet Braden Collins had a new clinic that was losing thousands of dollars a month. Then he came up with a way to market his business that has proven very successful. Steven Coby reports Sometimes creative ideas are as much […]
There are claims the veterinary profession is on the brink of a crisis, but the Steering Committee from the recent Vet Shortage Think Tank believes they may have the solutions. By John Burfitt There’s something about the present numbers within […]
Even though one in five animals suffers from some form of mental illness, there’s still a bit of catching up to do within the veterinary profession when it comes to recognising and treating these pet mental health conditions. Kathy Graham […]
When an emergency vet was referred to as a “force of nature”—by her own CEO—it was no wonder she was snapped up as one of the new Bondi Vet presenters. By Kerryn Ramsey As emergency services continue to expand in […]
Living and working overseas is a rite of passage for young vets but does it help or hinder your job prospects when you return home? Angela Tufvesson reports After finishing her degree and working for almost two years in a […]
There’s no better way to relax, according to Dr Gordon Heslop of Glenhaven and Winston Hills Veterinary Hospitals in NSW, than restoring a 12th-century Tuscan monastery. “When restoring a Tuscan monastery that’s in excess of 900 years old, it’s important […]
The ultimate freedom for Dr Georgina Johnston of UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital is to soar in her paraglider. “I had always been attracted to the idea of paragliding so, about three years ago, I decided to learn. I took […]
Dr Caroline Thursfield of North Road Veterinary Centre in Gardenvale, VIC, is the recipient of the Worldwide Veterinary Service charity ballot place in the 2019 London Marathon. “I took up running about five years ago to improve my fitness. My […]
A 100-kilometre bike ride is just a warm-up for long-distance cyclist Dr Warren Foreman of Adelaide Vet in SA. “I rode bikes everywhere from the time I was a school kid until I finished university. I stopped cycling when I […]
by Dr Balazs Lovrecz, Seymour Central Vets, VIC Traditionally, here at the clinic, the vets and nurses monitor an animal while it’s under anaesthesia. This machine supplies quick and clear additional information that provides us with a more detailed assessment […]
by Dr Steve Lindores, Albany Creek Veterinary Surgery, QLD I had been looking at the Pawsitioner for a while and finally went ahead and purchased it in 2018. They’re a great aid when positioning for X-rays, for safety and for eliminating […]
by Dr Kayla Jackson, Warwick Veterinary Clinic, QLD 4CYTE is a daily joint treatment scientifically proven to repair damaged joints and maintain joint health in dogs and horses. What is good about it 4CYTE is a very effective supplement in […]
by Dr Rich Seymour, The Vet Collective, Miami, QLD The LickiMat is a non-toxic rubber mat with indentations. Soft food or treats can be spread over the mat and a dog will spend ages licking the food off the mat. […]