Spiny Cat Tongues 01 December 2022 A cat’s tongue is covered in hundreds of sharp, scoop shaped spines made of keratin that spring into action during grooming and they also play a role in helping a cat keep cool. CT scans of cat’s ... Read more
Pet Perception 27 October 2022 Many of us ponder how our pets and other animals experience the world around them. The importance of UV light for navigation in certain animals is fascinating. The sky is UV rich and o... Read more
Wildlife in Spring 01 September 2022 Spring in Australia is about so much more than sunshine and wildflowers in bloom. The months of September, October and November are also some of the most exciting on the wildlife calendar.&nb... Read more
Crooked Tail Carriage In Horses 01 July 2022 Your horse’s tail is controlled by several different muscles. When moving at a walk and trot, the tail swings equally from side to side. Research shows the normal movement of the lower back i... Read more
Stats & Facts 01 June 2022 ⇒ Koalas have fingerprints so similar to those made by humans that they could confuse crime-scene investigators. ⇒ Ants never sleep. ⇒ 61-68% of Veterinarians will suffer an animal-related injury... Read more
Lest We Forget 02 April 2022 The animals who stood by our men and women. While April 25 is a day of national remembrance for Australian and New Zealanders who served and gave their lives in times of conflict, peacekeeping ope... Read more
Lucas & Cassie Brass 01 April 2022 Cassie Brass is a 14-year-old Blue Heeler belonging to Lucas of Diamond Creek. We first met Cassie as a 12-week-old puppy for her vaccination and microchip. Lucas is a tradesman who wo... Read more
Christmas Ornaments 01 December 2021 Christmas is by far our favourite time of year. Whether you celebrate this holiday or another one, the magic that surrounds this time of year is infectious. Strangely enough, it is also our busiest... Read more
Paralysis Tick 28 November 2021 With holidays almost upon us, it is important to check if you will be travelling to a high-risk tick area and require tick prevention treatment. The paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is a dangero... Read more
Threatened Species Day - 7th September 01 September 2021 Threatened Species Day was declared in 1996 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of the last remaining Tasmanian Tiger at Hobart Zoo in 1936. This is a day to reflect on what has ... Read more
Toilet-Training Rabbits. Yes it can be done! 01 July 2021 Yes, it can be done! People are often surprised to learn that rabbits are more than capable of learning how to use a litter tray. Rabbits are naturally very clean and will instinctivel... Read more
Rat Sac & Snail Bait Alert 29 June 2021 In the current rat and mouse plague, extra care needs to be taken to help protect our birds of prey, natives and pets from accidentally ingesting rat sac. Rat baits are dangerous and potentially d... Read more
Breast Cancer in Animals 01 June 2021 Everyone reading this is a mammal and one of the things that pegs us as mammals and unites us all is……breasts. Yes, even the men and boys. It still seems to shock people to learn that dogs, ... Read more
Sniffer Dogs Detect Covid-19 03 May 2021 Using dogs’ powerful sense of smell to detect people with Covid-19 could revolutionise how the disease is identified and tracked. A German veterinary clinic who works with an armed force... Read more
Stumble the One-Legged Duck 28 December 2020 A disabled duck in the UK who was struggling to get by on one leg is now enjoying a much-improved quality of life courtesy of some very kind owners who designed a custom-made wheelchair to help him... Read more
Twelve Days of Christmas 01 December 2020 On the twelfth day of Christmas My true love gave to me… Twelve Dalmatians Drumming Eleven Spaniels Sleeping Ten Magnificent Mutts Nine Poodles Prancing Eight Rottweilers Ringing Seven Lab... Read more
