Exposing vulnerable species like the bilby to an environment with predators before releasing them into the wild could help improve the species’ ultimate survival, new research by UNSW ecologists has shown. In a study—published in the Journal of Applied Ecology—ecologists compared […]
Veterinary News
Aussie vet new ADVC president
An Australian veterinarian, Dr David Clarke, is the newly elected president of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr Clarke is the first veterinarian from outside the United States to hold this position. The AVDC is the American college which trains […]
Kākāpō brain surgery a world-first
A young kākāpō chick has undergone life-saving brain surgery at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital to treat a developmental problem of the skull, a world-first procedure, adapting surgical techniques from humans and other mammals. Known as Espy 1B, the now 56-day-old […]
National walk to fight animal cruelty
A patter of a million paws will hit pavements this Sunday 19 May which marks the 25th anniversary of Australia’s biggest doggy day out—RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. The animal welfare charity’s largest annual fundraiser will take place in 75 locations across Australia […]
Homemade cat food diets could be risky
One quick Internet search can net hundreds of homemade cat food recipes, but a new US study finds most are unlikely to provide cats all their essential nutrients. Some recipes could also contain ingredients potentially toxic to cats. The study—by […]
Trupanion launches in Australia
Trupanion, a pet insurance provider in the US and Canada, has launched into Australia, promising to disrupt the Australian pet insurance market. Its foray into the Australia market is the Seattle-based company’s first expansion outside of North America. The Trupanion model […]
Virbac Multimin winner announced
After 12 intensive months of in-depth trace mineral trials conducted by seven farmers—and their mentors—around Australia, the results of the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge winner’s vote are finally in. With close to 5000 public votes cast for the three finalists, and […]
Pet food company relaunches product range
Royal Canin recently relaunched its entire portfolio of veterinary diets. Three original ranges Veterinary Care Nutrition, Veterinary Diet and Multifunction have now been consolidated into one simplified range: Veterinary Health Nutrition. “We are constantly looking to evolve our offer and provide the very best […]
Community engagement puts focus on pet laws review
There’s still time to have your say to help shape laws relating to the keeping of cats and dogs in Logan. The City of Logan is home to more than 60,000 registered cats and dogs and Logan City Council has […]
Study suggests mercury not a risk in dog foods
US researchers recently investigated levels of methylmercury in a small sampling of commercial dog foods and found good news for dog owners. Of the 24 diets tested, only three were positive for low concentrations of total mercury, and only one […]