A new nationwide survey conducted by Australia’s leading pet nutrition business, Mars Petcare Australia, has revealed that more than 4.3 million Australians struggle to find a suitable place to live with their pets. This has significant consequences on the health […]
Veterinary News
Live sheep export review falls short, says AVA
The Australian Veterinary Association has expressed some disappointment in the McCarthy Review, saying this does not adequately guarantee stronger animal welfare provisions on future live sheep export voyages to the Middle East this year. The AVA—which made its own in-depth […]
New cat virus could shed light on hepatitis B
Australian scientists have identified a new feline disease similar to hepatitis B in humans after discovering a virus previously unknown in cats. The discovery, published last week in the journal Viruses, could have an impact on human medical research as well as […]
UQ vets help dogs with cancer
An innovative Australian pilot study for dogs with cancer has achieved some positive results. The study of cancer treatments is being conducted by researchers at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Veterinary Science in conjunction with colleagues at the […]
Communication key to reducing dog bites
Some people are better communicators than others and according to United States-based veterinary behaviourist, the same goes for dogs. Dr Theresa De Porter—speaking about aggressive dog behaviour at this week’s Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference being held at the Brisbane […]
Furbo dog camera launches in Australia
Furbo Dog Camera, the first treat-tossing dog camera that lets owners toss treats to their dogs from anywhere, is now available in Australia. Designed by US-based company Tomofun to help dog parents care for their pups in real time all […]
APVMA’s digital services to receive welcome funding boost
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority welcomes the Australian Government $10.1 million investment in its digital strategy. APVMA CEO, Dr Chris Parker, said that funding would assist the APVMA to deliver an enabling technology program that addressed the need to […]
New national awards program for animal rescue
Pets4Life has announced the inaugural companion animal rescue awards to recognise and celebrate the most inspiring examples of rehabilitation and re-homing of companion animals Australia wide. Australia has one of the highest household rates of pet ownership in the world with 24 […]
Joining forces to fight animal cruelty
The Body Shop Australia is a proud sponsor of this year’s RSPCA Million Paws Walk during which tens of thousands of pups will come together for Australia’s biggest dog walk to fight animal cruelty. The Body Shop Australia team will be at […]
Pet health information on the internet: survey
How Australian pet owners use the internet to obtain pet health information is the focus of research being conducted by a team of researchers—and they need your help. Professor Lori Kogan from Colorado State University, United States; James Oxley, an […]
