Popular cat food pulled from shelves after pets become gravely ill


A POPULAR brand of canned cat food has been pulled from shelves amid reports pets have become gravely ill after eating it.

All Best Feline Friend (BFF) cat food has been recalled from Petbarn and City Farmers pet supplies stores.

Cat lovers are urged not to feed their animals the food and to seek a full refund from the store they bought it from.



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Flood wonder cow Debbie given vitamin shot for recovery


A PREGNANT cow that survived a massive swim through floodwaters on the North Coast has received a free health boost following the awe-inspiring effort.


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New strain of canine parvovirus discovered by Adelaide researchers


A new form of the common and highly contagious dog virus, canine parvovirus (CPV), has been discovered in Australia for the first time by researchers at the University of Adelaide.


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Why Greencross Limited shares are feline ill today


The Greencross Limited (ASX: GXL) share price is down 2.4% today to $6.54 and 4% over the last week after the veterinary business and pet food retailer announced that one of its most popular cat food brands is subject to a product recall due to claims it was making cats violently ill.


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Wormers and horse feeds likely to remain targets for Australia’s "zero" disease levy


Australia appears on track to continue with a levy set at “zero” on commercial horse feeds and wormers as part of the equine industry’s commitment to fight incursions of exotic diseases, but not everyone is happy with the status quo.


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Australia to Develop Global Animal Welfare Program


The Australian government's budget, released this week, includes A$8.3 million ($6.1 million) over four years to support the future implementation of a global livestock welfare standard.


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Budget 2017: Ban on Cosmetic Testing on Animals


This measure formalises a ban on cosmetic testing on animals through a package of legislative and non-legislative initiatives. The measure represents the first step in a phased implementation from 1 July 2017.


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Pet dogs help kids feel less stressed


Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they're stressed, according to a study by researchers, who were among the first to document stress-buffering effects of pets for children.


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