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After another fatal shark attack, experts say risk can never be eliminated
1+ hour ago (780+ words) After another fatal shark attack, experts say the risk can never be eliminated. (Supplied: Calypso Star Charters) It was 13 years ago when former premier Colin Barnett fronted news cameras holding a big, sharp steel hook to catch great white sharks....
If my dog had died I would have held factor responsible" - Forres pet owner calls for weedkiller to be universally banned
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (588+ words) A devoted pet owner hopes that a weedkiller she believes poisoned her dog and others on her estate is made illegal before an animal - or child - is killed. Keighleah Stephen of Cinchona Road, complained to Knockomie Braes factor, Taylor and…...
Public warned about 'false dandelion' linked to neurological condition in horses
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (149+ words) Nonstop Local News Montana MONTANA " The Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) warned the public on May 14 about "false dandelions," also known as spotted catsear, which is a plant that people often mistake for a common dandelion that can reportedly cause…...
'When in doubt, stay out': How to protect dogs from toxic algae
52+ min ago (131+ words) WXXI News 'When in doubt, stay out': How to protect dogs from toxic algae Veterinarians are reminding pet owners about the dangers of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, which become more common in ponds, streams, rivers and lakes as the…...
As the number of companion populations increases rapidly, interest in dealing with emergency situati. . - MK
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (236+ words) As the number of companion populations increases rapidly, interest in dealing with emergency situations such as aging companion animals and cardiac arrest is increasing. Pet Republic (CEO Lee Yong-ho), a dog theme park located in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, announced on the…...
US edition of IPVS congress postponed from 2028 to 2030
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (304+ words) In a somewhat unusual turn of events, the organising committee for the 2028 International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) has chosen to postpone the organisation of the event in Minneapolis, MN, United States, from 2028 to 2030. Most likely the 2028 edition of the biennial…...
Do you own a flat-faced dog? These five summer tips could help save their life during a heatwave
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (748+ words) Dog owners are being urged to take extra care this summer as rising temperatures pose a serious risk to flat-faced breeds such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and English Bulldogs. Veterinary experts warn that brachycephalic dogs " breeds with shortened snouts and…...
In Tierra del Fuego, a hunt for the rodent carrier of hantavirus
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (651+ words) USHUAIA, Argentina: A scientific mission was set to kick off the search Monday for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers after an outbreak on a cruise ship departed this region at the southern tip of Argentina on April 1. For several…...
Animal Ambulance Launched In Vasai To Provide Medical Aid For Injured Stray Animals
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (57+ words) Arham Yuva Seva Group has launched a special ambulance in Vasai to treat stray animals injured in accidents or suffering illnesses, HP Live News reported. Inaugurated on Sunday, May 17, with support from Namramuni Maharaj Saheb, the vehicle will carry first-aid…...
FG hands over veterinary health centres in Lagos, Ogun
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (222+ words) Monday, May 18, 2026 17 May 2026 9: 56 pm WAT From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government, has handed over newly constructed Veterinary Primary Health Centres to the Lagos and Ogun State Governments as part of efforts to strengthen animal healthcare delivery and boost livestock…...