Adelaide University research suggests daily probiotic and postbiotic supplementation could play a meaningful role in improving both gut and skin health in dogs, potentially reducing reliance on antibiotics for common dermatological conditions. Published in Veterinary Dermatology and Veterinary Research Communications, the study is among the most detailed canine microbiome investigations to date. Using advanced DNA sequencing, researchers tracked […]

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. has announced the Australian launch of its IDEXX Cancer Dx Panel, bringing early cancer detection capabilities into routine veterinary practice, starting with lymphoma screening in at-risk dogs. The blood test can be incorporated into both diagnostic workups for unwell patients and routine wellness screening, with results returned to clinics within two to four […]

Australia’s pet adoption system is facing mounting pressure, with new data from PetRescue revealing adoption rates have fallen to their lowest level on record, dropping by more than 40 per cent in just six months. The decline sees adoption rates fall from a sustained level above 90 per cent to below 50 per cent, as cost-of-living pressures, […]

Therapy or wellbeing dogs, trained in partnership with their handlers, are utilised in schools to provide wellbeing support to students. Scientific and anecdotal evidence supports the role dogs play in student learning, which is why the Paw Pals program from MacKillop Family Services seeks public and professional support to keep the service going and growing.   […]

Southern Cross University (SCU) hopes to help address the vet shortage in regional Australia with the opening of new veterinary training facilities at its Lismore campus.  The purpose-built centre comes as the university launches veterinary medicine courses this year, which have been developed in partnership with veterinary practices, wildlife hospitals and animal health organisations across […]