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24.01.2022 These suggestions in Australian Cat Lover will help you to make the choice which is right for you and your family, and for your new kitten. :)
24.01.2022 Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a very high prevalence of Bartonella bacteria in tumors and tissues -- but not blood samples -- taken from dogs with hemangiosarcoma, a cancer of the blood vessels. The work further supports the connection between persistent infection and some types of cancer and adds to the evidence that Bartonella can remain and thrive, undetected, within tissue.
24.01.2022 Study published in the journal Wildlife Research looks at the rates of Toxoplasmosis, cat roundworm and cat scratch disease in Australia, their health effects and the costs to our economy.
24.01.2022 The Animal Welfare League NSW Mobile Vet Truck will be making it's way to TAMWORTH NSW next week (23-24 September) to provide discounted vaccinations, microchipping, and health-checks to pets owned by families doing it tough in drought-stricken communities. Deets below
24.01.2022 Turmeric could be the next new joint health additive for pet food if the necessary research were conducted.
22.01.2022 Protein derived from tick saliva proves effective in the treatment of equine skin cancer!
21.01.2022 Press Release from PETstock DIY summer survival pack with top picks from PETstock to keep pets safe and happy this summer
21.01.2022 Free Webinar Join expert dog behaviourist and author of Dognitive Therapy Laura Vissaritis to find out how dogs really do make us better people. Date: Monday, 19 October ... Time: 1- 2pm AEDT Book tickets
21.01.2022 Press Release from Pet Insurance Australia Pet Insurer of the Year 2021 ProductReview Pet Insurance Australia is proud to announce they have been awarded the ProductReview.com.au Pet Insurance Provider of 2021. ...Continue reading
21.01.2022 News from RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Matters 2021 The WA State Election will be in March 2021 and RSPCA WA will be talking to all the candidates about the animal welfare issues that matter most to you, the voters. ... To help please complete this short survey about the animal welfare issues most important to you. www.surveymonkey.com/r/rspcawaelection21
20.01.2022 Lumi the Groodle, head of Puppy Relations at Pupsy, has revealed the ultimate Dog Friendly Travel Guide to Hunter Valley NSW just in time for spring! Here are the best dog friendly wineries to visit with your pooch!
20.01.2022 Press Release from Aussie Ark Aussie Ark Officially Opens Its 400 Hectare Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary -Joe Thompson from the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation and Chris Chapman of FAME officiated the opening of the wild sanctuary... -The fenced sanctuary is free of introduced feral predators such as the cat and fox -Following a decade of conservation work the team is ecstatic to have opened the sanctuary Conservation organisation Aussie Ark’s fight against Australia’s extinction crisis has led to the official opening of its 400Ha Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. Aussie Ark President Tim Faulkner stood next to Aussie Ark staff, partners and Joe Thompson from the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation, to celebrate this milestone. The long-awaited moment has finally arrived! We are delighted to officially open our biggest sanctuary yet, says Aussie Ark President Tim Faulkner. Returning native species to an area they once roamed is an important part of what Aussie Ark stands for. We have a unique opportunity to rewild Australia - one we won’t pass up The Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary encloses 400 hectares of wilderness and is primarily made up of open forests and grasslands. Aussie Ark aims to protect and preserve the habitat within the sanctuary through the removal of noxious weeds, habitat augmentation and of course in the return of lost species. The fencing of the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary was completed as of November 2019, in addition to the removal of feral predators such as the cat and fox from its perimeters. Without the threat of introduced predators, Australian native species are given the opportunity to survive and thrive in an environment that was once theirs. Despite the sanctuary being officially opened as of November 2020, many animals have been released into it over the past year. Aussie Ark has a vision of creating a long-term future for Australia’s threatened wildlife and aims of rewilding the Barrington Tops returning a suit of missing mammals’ species back to the landscape. Donate today to aussieark.org.au to support the organisation’s vision. Aussie Ark As a not for profit organisation, Aussie Ark raises the necessary funds to continue its ambitious vision. Investment allows for the construction of captive facilities and predator-proof fencing on semi-wild parcels of land. Aussie Ark is a registered environmental organisation and charitable institution under the Australian Charity and Not-for-Profit Commission. Aussie Ark has deductible gift recipient status (DGR status) and is registered for GST purposes. More information at www.aussieark.org.au Photos credit: Aussie Ark
19.01.2022 An analysis by Essential Energy has reflected a 63% increase in dog attacks in the 2019 financial year, causing some sort of injury to electricity meter readers.
19.01.2022 When veterinarian Cynthia Otto was in Manhattan in the wake of the 9/11 attacks helping support the search and rescue dogs, she heard rumours about the possible impact on the dogs' long-term health. A study of search and rescue dogs showed little difference in longevity or cause of death between dogs at the disaster site and dogs in a control group.
19.01.2022 Press Release from Perfect-Pets Covid Encourages Dog Ownership to Soar but Which dog is for You? Since the appearance of Covid-19 pet ownership has been on the increase. Lockdown has brought a variety of changes to our lives and for many families adding a new canine friend has been a popular choice due to lockdown and months of isolation. Problems arise once a new puppy or dog is brought into the home and understanding the right type of care to give can be a struggle. ...Continue reading
19.01.2022 A team of University of Queensland researchers has revealed why male funnel web spiders develop much deadlier venom than their female counterparts. The data shows that natural selection put the necessary pressure on to switch an insect-specific venom into a vertebrate-specific defensive venom. And, unluckily for us, were a vertebrate species which copped it in the process. Associate Professor Bryan Fry
19.01.2022 Press Release from Amazon.com.au Georgia Love crowns Toy Cavoodle as face of Amazon Pet Profiles Amazon Australia has announced the winner of its competition to celebrate the launch of Amazon Pet Profiles, to find the Aussie pet and paw-rent duo that look most alike - Canberra-based pet and paw-rent duo, Rosie the Toy Cavoodle and her human mum Courtney Busby.... press release
18.01.2022 Press Release from Pet Industry Association of Australia PLEASE DONT NEGLECT PETS IN EASING VICTORIAS LOCKDOWN The Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA) is releasing an Advocacy Paper arguing for a wide reopening of pet industry businesses across the Stage 4 lockdown area from the end of next... week, including mobile pet grooming. Greater Melbournes roadmap out of lockdown mustnt neglect the welfare of our domestic animals, said Barry Codling, president of the PIAA. Link to the Advocacy Paper: https://piaa.net.au//2020/09/PIAA-Advocacy-Report-Final.pdf Press release
16.01.2022 Mel Taylor from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre shares her top tips on ensuring you and your family are bushfire ready. Pooches at Play
16.01.2022 It's time to replace these damaging nets with effective and humane alternatives. #Saynothenets
15.01.2022 Press Release from PETstock and PetRescue More than 3,000 rescue tails wagging thanks to coat donations PETstock’s charity organisation, PETstock Assist, has partnered with Doggone Gorgeous, Ruff N Rugged and PetRescue to help facilitate the delivery of more than 3,000 dog coats to 50 charity... organisations across Australia. The donation was made in conjunction with #nonudepets campaign, a national initiative that ensures animals currently in foster care waiting for their ‘new home’ are warm, dry and cosy. Press release
15.01.2022 NT pet lovers! The RSPCA Save the Paws Ball is one of RSPCA Darwin's major annual fund raising and community events and is on again in a couple of weeks! Date: Saturday, 3 Oct 2020 ... Time: 7pm Where: Grand Ballroom - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin Details - https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/rspcapawsball2020
15.01.2022 Press Release from Vets Beyond Borders Collaborate and vaccinate - tackling the rabies dilemma together -Dog-mediated disease 99.9% fatal to humans, 100% preventable with vaccination -Vets Beyond Borders to host Australias #WorldRabiesDay event online...Continue reading
15.01.2022 Some experts are claiming the demand for dogs during lockdown has led to a significant increase in pets being stolen.
15.01.2022 How horrible. Thank goodness a member of the public tipped them off.
15.01.2022 Press Release from Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards FINALISTS revealed Kindness and compassion in pet rescue triumph in these tough times...Continue reading
14.01.2022 "The narrative for years and years, which has never been defended properly, is that the horses just disappear, with the inference that they're going to an abattoir. The reality is that's not the case." Australian Jumps Racing Association chair Sandy McGregor The Association says it now traces all jumps horses from birth, through their career, and to what happens to them off the track.
14.01.2022 Did you know rabies is 99.9% fatal but 100% preventable? Looking forward to watching Vets Beyond Borders' #WorldRabiesDay Interview Series to be released on Sept 28!
14.01.2022 Good read! "We must keep fighting for a food system that balances human needs and tastes with values."
13.01.2022 A Northwestern University research team has developed a new theory that can predict the movement of an animal's sensory organs while searching for something vital to its life.
13.01.2022 The Pet Industry Association of Australia has welcomed the Victorian Governments announcement that onsite dog grooming services can reopen from 28 September.
13.01.2022 Beeautiful! :) The findings show that honeybees given food scented with sunflower odours led to a significant increase in sunflower crop production.
12.01.2022 Press Release from AMRRIC - Animal Management in Rural & Remote Indigenous Communities AMRRIC supporting remote communities to treat dogs threatened by new tick-borne disease... Not-for-profit organisation Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) provides much needed supplies, support, education and veterinary services to animals in communities throughout Australia. However, the impact of COVID-19 has provided additional challenges to reaching and servicing these communities. Pandemic restrictions has meant roughly 27,500 dogs have had reduced access to veterinary services and parasite protection some, like those inaccessible during wet season, have had absences of vet services for more than 12 months! To make things even more difficult, a rare and life-threatening tick-borne disease affecting dogs, Ehrlichiosis, was discovered in the Kimberley in May, and has since been detected in other regions in WA, as well as throughout the NT. However, thanks to support from PETstock's charity PETstock Assist and Boehringer Ingelheim (manufacturers of NexGard), animals in remote communities will now have access to: - 3,000 NexGard treatments a highly effective anti-parasite treatment targeting ticks, fleas and mange; and - $10,500 of food and enrichment products. Which will be dispatched by AMRRIC to communities from September. Press release Photo 1 AMRRIC CEO Brooke Rankmore with PETstock Manager Daniel Brockhurst Photo 2: AMRRIC and PETstock staff at the Petstock Berrimah shop in Darwin with some of the NexGard and donated food.
12.01.2022 *What a terrifying experience! Press Release from Pet Insurance Australia Safety in Elevators Warning to Pet Owners...Continue reading
12.01.2022 Press Release from Australian Veterinary Association AVA calls upon the government to act now before it is too late The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is completely dismayed at the lack of government response to reinstate the search for the remaining crew from Gulf Livestock 1. Information received suggests that the Australian government has had expert advice that the search should be discontinued. The AVA strongly refutes this suggestion and believes more must be do...Continue reading
11.01.2022 Press Release from The Australian National University No ape jape: gibbons need protection from COVID-19 too Experts from The Australian National University (ANU) studying the impact of tourism on wild gibbon populations are recommending visitors don PPE masks and have health and temperature checks before entering forests where wild populations live. ...Continue reading
11.01.2022 BOOK LAUNCH The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals Sami Bayly... Published by Hachette Australia Books on 29 September 2020, Hardback $32.99 From the award-winning author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals comes this glorious compendium of DANGEROUS animals, celebrating some of our more hair-raising animal species. Media Release
07.01.2022 A team of researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary compared the behaviours of hand-raised grey wolves (Canis lupus) and dogs (Canis familiaris)
07.01.2022 Theres nothing like the gentle nudge of a friendly canine to warm your heart and brighten your day. And that is exactly what Simplicity Funerals at Osborne Park in Perth is offering bereaved families.
06.01.2022 Press Release from Bell and Bone Bell & Bone Launches an Australia First Dental Stick Range to Promote Health and Prevent Gum Disease in Dogs Australian owned and made Dog food brand Bell & Bone is taking on the pet food multinational corporations with the launch of their innovative new range of Dental Sticks.... Bell & Bone have launched its new Dental Sticks range to the market driven by its mission to address the growing issue of poor dental health in dogs, using healthy, Australian, natural ingredients. press release
06.01.2022 Press Release from The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Deputy Leader of the Nationals...Continue reading
06.01.2022 Press Release from Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards JETPETS COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE AWARDS WINNERS REVEALED Over 1,000 entries across 10 categories in challenging times ...Continue reading
05.01.2022 Book Launch The Ultimate Animal Alphabet Book Author: Jennifer Cossins Published by: Lothian Children’s Books on 27 October 2020...Continue reading
04.01.2022 Press Release from PETstock Pawsome Halloween gift ideas for big and small, scruffy or fluffy trick-or-treaters Plus Halloween pet safety tips around the home from Dr Sasha Nefedova
03.01.2022 New research has found that feeding cats one large meal a day may help control hunger better than feeding them several times a day.
03.01.2022 Perth resident Terry Butts is looking to start up a new pet rideshare app, PAWBA, to help people get their pets from A to B. But he needs the help of the public to get the app up and running.
02.01.2022 "When we first started monitoring seriously, we were only 40 or 50 breeding pairs reliably located. Now we are up to 128." Dr Peter Mawson, the Perth Zoo science program leader within the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
02.01.2022 For one day only, animal lovers will be given a rare opportunity to double the dollars they donate to RSPCA NSW during Give to Get Them Home on Thursday, 1 October 2020. Every donation made to RSPCA NSW during Give to Get them Home will be matched by generous major donors and corporate partners on the day.
02.01.2022 Press Release from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Tracking Hammerhead Sharks Reveals Conservation Actions to Protect an Imperiled Species FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. They are some of the most iconic and unique-looking creatures in our oceans. While some may think they look a bit odd, one thing researchers agree on is that little is known about hammerhead sharks. Many of the 10 hammerhead shark species are severely overfished worldwide for their fins and in need of urg...Continue reading
01.01.2022 A new TikTok challenge is making pets uncomfortable. Its called the put it in a bun challenge.
