Veterinary health
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Stem cell bank for pets is landing in Australia, would you use it?
Most Australians now consider their pets to be on the same level as their spouses or children, and now they can access similar levels of healthcare.
- David Swan
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Dog dies, Osborne Park vet suspended after prescription error cover-up
When Lucy’s owners took her to the vet with a sore leg, they didn’t expect her to die nine days later – or for the vet to try to cover up the error that caused it.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Medicare for pets? Government urged to consider subsidising vet fees
The state government should consider subsidising pet care to address burnout, stress and suicide among vets, a NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends.
- Amber Schultz
The deadly reason your dog should avoid the communal water bowl
A chronic shortage of vaccines against a bacterial disease spread by rats has frustrated vets and is concerning dog owners.
- Angus Dalton
Transparency on antibiotic use required
The World Health Organisation has identified antimicrobial resistance as one of humanity’s greatest threats.
- The Herald's View
One vet’s $160,000 neighbourhood war with the owners of Bella the kelpie
A Mornington Peninsula vet known as Dr Harry is taking defamation action against a couple on his street who posted critical reviews on social media.
- Tom Cowie
Fears surge in city pets will rob bush of its vets
Australia’s soaring number of family pets in capital cities has farmers worried they are going to lose vets who can do specialised tasks, like catching bull semen in a cup.
- Catherine Naylor
Fancy looking after a five-tonne elephant?
Vet nurses are playing a key role in caring for our native wildlife – great and small.
- Sue White
Why your ‘badly behaved’ dog may need medication not more obedience training
Our wild, loud, disobedient dog turned out to be a terrified dog.
- Lissa Christopher
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