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 […]
animal behaviour
Rescue pets shed stereotypes this Adoption Day
On Saturday 9 February, fur babies big and small will descend upon PETstock stores across the country as part of the fifth annual National Pet Adoption Day (NPAD). The initiative, run by PETstock’s charity arm PETstock Assist and leading adoption site PetRescue, […]
Dog attacks
There’s a lot of misinformation about dog attacks, not helped by sensational media reporting that often follows an incident. So, what are the facts and how can vets educate owners and keep themselves safe? Chloe Warren reports One of the […]
New tricks: talking with Professor Paul McGreevy
He’s someone who wants vets to start looking at the big picture—the very big picture—when treating their patients, writes Harry Pearl. The end of a winding, corrugated dirt road, bordered by eucalyptus and struggling vineyards, seems an unlikely hub for […]
The leading disorder in dogs
Anxiety disorders are probably the most common class of disorders in dogs today according to animal behaviour expert, Dr Gaille Perry, a speaker at last month’s state conference of the WA division of the Australian Veterinarian Association (AVA). The conference […]
Hear about the latest developments in animal medicine
This weekend in Fremantle, Western Australia, veterinarians, vet nurses and industry professionals are invited to attend the state conference of the WA division of the Australian Veterinarian Association (AVA). The conference is titled Heads or Tails? How to make better […]