12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (285+ words) Professor Jeffrey Wichtel, an internationally recognised veterinary leader, has been appointed the next head of the Melbourne Veterinary School at the University of Melbourne, commencing 18 January 2027. Professor Wichtel is currently dean of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (160+ words) As a global leader in science-led nutrition, Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill's) aims to set a new standard for feline health with the release of its first "World of the Kitten Report'. Building upon Hill's "World of the Cat Report', this…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1087+ words) While kidney and urinary diseases are common in dogs and cats, it has long been an underserved area with limited access to specialised care and advanced procedures. That landscape is beginning to shift. Dr Dennis Woerde is the first person…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (295+ words) Vet Practice Magazine Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The Cat Capsula is for housing hyperthyroid cats during their I-131 treatment. The cat will be radioactive for around a week, so it needs to be housed safely for themselves and for staff. What's…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (699+ words) This case explores a more extraordinary challenge, an unusual dual diagnosis and a remarkable outcome'a geriatric cat diagnosed with FIP and severe systemic cryptococcosis concurrently, a combination not yet reported in the literature. Peanut (pictured left), a 12-year-old female-spey ragdoll…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (192+ words) A new Canadian study has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary care, regular meals, and shelter. Published ahead of print in'PLOS Pathogens, the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (236+ words) To demonstrate global solidarity to end Indonesia's brutal dog and cat meat trade, animal campaigners in 11 cities'including Sydney'and across five continents, recently submitted today a 700, 000-signature petition to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate." Campaigners from Humane World for Animals and FOUR…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (307+ words) Adelaide University researchers and industry partners have uncovered scientific evidence that daily probiotic and postbiotic supplementation can significantly boost gut and skin health in dogs, offering pet owners a promising alternative to antibiotics. Over a 90-day period, the team of…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago  (732+ words) can be challenging but there are many advantages to this business model. While a shared approach to decision-making is required, it also provides varied skills at a management and clinical level. The workload can be more evenly divided, and difficulties…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (313+ words) Researchers in Japan have shown that domestic cats may stop eating'often leaving food unfinished'not only because they are full, but also because smell plays an important role in regulating feeding motivation." The study led by a team at Iwate University'and…...