Partnership cares for beloved therapy dog Gus

Vetwest Animal Hospitals has announced a new partnership with Ronald McDonald House Western Australia (RMH WA), becoming the exclusive veterinary care provider for one of the organisation’s most recognisable and much-loved team members – Gus, the resident therapy dog. Gus, an 11-year-old black Labrador, has been a comforting presence at Ronald McDonald House at QEII since 2016, […]

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Illegal trade threatens biosecurity and biodiversity

Prior to the 20th meeting of the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, held last year in Uzbekistan from November 24 to December 5, researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Wildlife Crime Research Hub held an online presentation to highlight the serious threats to Australia’s native flora and fauna […]

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Chronic canine treatment creates a buzz

Researchers in the United States have conducted a large-scale research project on the potential health benefits of cannabinoid (CBD) use in aging dogs. CBD is one of 113 identified cannabinoids in cannabis and has gained popularity in recent decades as a legalised treatment for humans for issues such as chronic pain, nausea, and inflammation. Since […]

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Colour could be critical to their survival

Humans generally find the food on their plate more interesting when it includes colour variations. A study published recently in the journal Animal Behaviour has found that colour choices may also be important for foraging seabirds, with some colours preferred over others. It provides important information for those species particularly vulnerable to threats from longline […]

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Native species return to feral-free area

The negative impact on Australia’s wildlife from introduced predators like cats and foxes is well documented, so a 26-year study led by conservationists from the University of NSW, that first involved the removal of feral animals from a fenced reserve in South Australia, has offered hope areas can undergo positive ecological transformations as native species […]

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