The UK’s Royal Veterinary College is continuing to investigate a sudden increase in feline pancytopenia cases in cats, which may be related to mycotoxins found in a recalled batch of cat food.

With over 20 dogs having now died in Victoria in the past two months associated with a pet food toxicity outbreak, there have been growing calls for stronger standards around the manufacture of pet foods in Australia.

The Micro-X Rover utilises custom software tailored for small animal exams by Micro-X’s US partner Varex Imaging Corporation.

Hens laying eggs in battery cages are to be phased out within 15 years, but reports say that, considering the ethical aspect of what level of animal welfare society should provide, this end isn’t soon enough.

The Australian Veterinary Association has reported a recent cluster of acute hepatopathy cases in Victorian dogs.

Not-for-profit organisation Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities have been recognised by the International Canine Health Awards for their work and contributions to dog health and welfare.

A new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice has identified an inverse relationship between packed cell volume and the severity of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs.

Addressing new veterinary graduates, veterinarian and CEO of Pfizer Dr Albert Bourla, said that veterinarians had “an enduring, positive social impact.”

Recent research explores the personal and organisational factors predicting compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress in veterinary professionals.

Over 100 lectures from the AVA’s VetFest were recorded during the conference and can now be streamed on demand from the VetFest website.

The BSAVA has published a series of resources around end of life care and decision-making, designed to help support clients and the practice team.

On average dog owners would spend $3532 at the vets to save their pet, while cat owners would shell out $2618 to save their feline friend.

New Native Animal Welfare policy recognises the threat of habitat clearing and advocates important steps to mitigate key issues.

Strong data has not previously been available to inform conservation decisions, however the Difficult Bird Research Group are trying to rectify this.

Veterinarians are reminded to be alert for dogs that may present with clinical signs of Canine Ehrlichiosis, spread by the brown dog tick.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, now’s your chance to nominate a volunteer in a pet shelter or rescue organisation for a Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Award.

People & Pets founder Dr Michael O’Donoghue has developed a range of resources to assist vets and pet owners to deal with the loss of a pet.

AVA ratifies policy on Native Animal Welfare related to habitat clearing