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Lax vaxing blamed as virus which can kill nine out of 10 cats returns


A cat virus which was thought to have been almost eradicated in Australia has quietly re-emerged, killing hundreds of cats and kittens over the past few years.

In the most recent outbreak this month, two stray kittens died in Melbourne, prompting the RSPCA to issue an urgent warning to pet owners, asking them to get their cats vaccinated.



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RSPCA Clear the Shelters $29 adoptions promotion across Australia


RSPCA shelters around the country are dropping their prices this weekend to make pet ownership more affordable for more Australians who are ready, willing and able to bring a pet into their home.


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Telehealth poses new possibilities, problems


Telehealth in veterinary medicine continues to advance with greater use by corporate and private practices—and even use by the AVMA in pilot studies. This is happening both in the U.S. and abroad, with use abroad potentially having an effect on veterinarians and animal owners stateside. Still, although telehealth is a useful tool that some say has the potential to earn practices greater business and allow clients greater convenience, its success remains dependent on veterinarians' skills and willingness to adapt.


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Incorporating Equine Learning Principles Into Veterinary Practice


Applying learning theory principles in equine veterinary practice can improve safety and horse welfare, as well as client satisfaction. Behavioral issues during veterinary procedures are not uncommon. Horses that are frightened, injured, or unfamiliar with a procedure not only take longer to examine but also pose a safety risk to human handlers.


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Cage eggs the battleground in Australia's poultry welfare guidelines


Animal Health Australia has received more than 100,000 submissions on draft national poultry guidelines, and cage eggs was one of the most contentious.


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