Between natural disasters, habitat loss, roadkill, and dog attacks, many koala populations across their eastern and south-east coastal ranges have been heavily reduced, to the point where the species is listed as endangered in parts of NSW, Queensland, and the ACT. According to a study published recently in Molecular Biology and Evolution it is not […]
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Australia’s first purpose-built mobile wildlife hospital Matilda, has completed an extensive tour across the nation assisting ill and injured wildlife, engaging with communities and raising awareness of the importance of collaboration to improve outcomes for Australia’s wildlife. A unique national conservation asset developed by Wildlife Recovery Australia, Matilda is a custom-designed trailer towed by a […]
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Various studies have shown that around 90 per cent of humans are right-handed, while more males than females are left-handed. An international study published recently in the journal Royal Society Open Science adapted a test used for measuring hand dominance in humans to find out if dogs were similarly right- or left-pawed. In order to […]
Continue ReadingFor those of us that work with cats, we know that things can sometimes not go to plan and a scratch or bite can happen. In fact, this is probably one of the top enquiries we get from veterinary business owners, and one of the most common injuries that occurs in our sector. When asked […]
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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 […]
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