Vet Practice

24/11/2025

The Minns Labor Government and RSPCA NSW are teaming up to expand the successful Keeping Cats Safe at Home program. Read the full article here to learn more about this $6 million initiative.

The Minns Labor Government and RSPCA NSW are teaming up to encourage people to practise responsible cat ownership by expanding the successful Keeping Cats Safe at Home program. The $6 million program, funded by the Environmental Trust, will help another 19 councils to curb the devastating impact cat...

24/11/2025

Discover how the Jabstick injecting device is revolutionizing drug delivery in veterinary practice. Read the full review here and learn how it's keeping vets safe from injury.

by Dr Robert Mills, Moonee Vet, Moonee Beach, NSW Jabstick is an injecting device that keeps a safe distance between you and the animal. It allows for drug delivery without putting the vet at risk of injury. What’s good about it When attempting to sedate bulls, many are too big to put in a race [....

21/11/2025

Protect native animals and habitat by speaking up against wildlife trafficking in South Australia. Read the full article here and support the Call It Out campaign.

South Australians are being encouraged to call out suspicious behaviour linked to the illegal wildlife trade, in a new campaign to protect native animals and habitat. The State Government and Crime Stoppers SA have launched the Call It Out campaign, exposing the cruel practices of traffickers—an...

19/11/2025

Introducing SafetyNet PetAssist™! Learn about this innovative initiative co-designed by PetSure, VetChat, and VetPartners to deliver subsidised veterinary care to vulnerable Tasmanian pet carers. Read the full article here.

An innovative initiative co-designed by PetSure, VetChat and VetPartners has recently launched in Tasmania to help vulnerable communities facing challenges in accessing timely and affordable veterinary support. SafetyNet PetAssist™ is designed for Tasmanian pet carers most vulnerable to rising cos...

19/11/2025

Discover how the Australian Veterinary Association is expanding the THRIVE: Cultivating Safe Teams AWARE program to support veterinary professionals. Read the full article here and learn more about creating supportive workplaces in the veterinary profession.

The Australian Veterinary Association is helping vet practices create more supportive workplaces with the national expansion of the THRIVE: Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) AWARE program. By Shane Conroy Australian veterinarians are confronting a well-documented mental health crisis. A national AVA/Supe...

17/11/2025

The alarming rise of “fur baby culture” has sparked concerns among veterinarians. Learn more about the ethical dilemmas and issues facing the industry in Veterinary Controversies and Ethical Dilemmas. Read the full article here.

An increasingly concerned group of veterinarians has issued a stark warning about the rise of what they call “fur baby culture,” suggesting the anthropomorphising of animals is behind alarming animal welfare problems. These veterinarians have detailed their concerns in a new book called Veterin...

17/11/2025

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17/11/2025

Discover why Dr. Cannon To of Nimble Vets in NSW believes that high-quality, purpose-built cages are essential for veterinary practices. Read his full review here to learn more about the General Vet Products Modular Stainless Steel Cages.

By Dr Cannon To, Nimble Vets, West Ryde, NSW At Nimble Vets, we see a wide range of patients, from anxious cats to boisterous pups recovering from surgery. Having high-quality, purpose-built cages is absolutely essential. After looking at a number of options on the market, we chose the General Vet P...

14/11/2025

New study reveals a link between a puppy's early experiences and adult behavior. Read the full article here to explore the findings and implications for veterinary professionals.

According to a new study of 211 dog breeds, adverse experiences such as abuse or being given up during a dog’s first six months of life mean they are more likely to be fearful and aggressive as adults. To explore this link between early life experiences and adult behaviour, scientists in North A...

14/11/2025

Stay informed as Australia heads into tick season! Read this sponsored post by Dr. Liisa Ahlstrom on the potentially fatal ehrlichiosis disease spreading beyond the north.

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Elanco. By Dr Liisa Ahlstrom, Technical Veterinarian, Elanco Animal Health As Australia heads into another tick season, veterinarians across the country are being urged to stay vigilant for ehrlichiosis, a potentially fatal tick-borne disease that....

12/11/2025

Learn about the world-first AI trial determining the best digital mental health tools for university students in the latest issue of Vet Practice Magazine. Read the full article here.

Researchers from Black Dog Institute, UNSW and Deakin University have completed a world-first clinical trial using artificial intelligence (AI) to determine which digital mental health tools work best for university students experiencing psychological distress. Published in JAMA Network Open, the st...

12/11/2025

Are you struggling with veterinary marketing? Learn about the top 5 common problems and how to solve them in the latest issue of Vet Practice Magazine. Read the full article here!

Many practices face the same five problems. Solving them starts by seeing marketing not as a one-off task, but as an ongoing part of your business. By Daniel Warren The most common veterinary marketing problem is not getting enough clients. It’s a problem because often you don’t know why you’r...