The Australian Veterinary Association has called for urgent changes to protect the health and welfare of animals exported to the Middle East during the northern hemisphere summer. AVA president Dr Paula Parker said that in light of recent events, the […]
Mars Petcare signs agreement with REDcycle
Mars Petcare Australia has signed a partnership agreement with REDcycle which provides a route for its dry pet food bags and flexible pouches to be recycled into a range of outdoor products. As the first Australian pet food company to […]
New seeing eye dogs symposium announced
Vision Australia, the leading national provider of blindness and low vision services and advocator for the blindness and low vision community, has announced a veterinary symposium to coincide with the upcoming IGDF Seminar & Breeders Workshop. To be held in […]
Tools of the trade: Cardell Touch Monitor
by Kelly Byrne VN, Maldon Vet Clinic, VIC Even though we generally use this monitor when an animal is under general anaesthetic, we sometimes use it during consultations because it can easily measure blood pressure. It also monitors a range of […]
Doing charitable work
Many practices have a strong connection with charities and community work. While these are worthwhile causes, does this improve the business side of a practice? By James Gallaway Genuinely charitable work might seem rare in a world where corporate sponsorship of worthy […]
Wine making
Dr Kate Woods of Manjimup Veterinary Clinic in WA is robust, independent and of strong character—just like the wine she makes. “My husband and I were keen to get away from Perth and raise our kids in the country. We […]
Pets top binge-watching partners, study finds
What with cat cafes, dog-friendly beaches, gourmet pet food and designer pet wear and accessories, it perhaps should come as no surprise that our furry and feathery friends are our top binge-watching partners. According to a new survey released by […]
Veterinary CE provider appoints MD
Global veterinary continuing education provider Improve International has appointed Dr Brooke Sheehan as managing director of its operations in Australia. In her new role Dr Sheehan will be responsible researching the CE priorities of veterinarians and managing the development and […]
Noise sensitivity in dogs a cry for pain relief?
Dogs who show fear or anxiety when faced with loud or sudden noises should be routinely assessed for pain by veterinarians, a new study has found. When animal behavioural scientists from the UK and Brazil examined cases of dogs with […]
Tools of the trade: Canon CXDI – 701C wireless X-ray system
by Dr Emma Billing, New England Veterinary Service, Armidale, NSW When we first opened, we had an antiquated CR system and the quality was poor. It was non-diagnostic and we couldn’t use it with anything over 10kg. We needed to […]
