The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has completed a study gauging the attitudes of pet owners towards those in the veterinary field. Kristie Bradfield discovers a few interesting things. We need vets – there’s no doubt about it. They are the champions of our animals and we tend to trust them implicitly. But is the veterinary […]
The SASH Vets Canine Blood Bank needs your dog’s help to save other doggy lives. Many of their pet patients require life-saving blood transfusions for various conditions that cause acute bleeding or anaemia. To help, your dog can become a blood donor. Canine blood donation is a relatively simple procedure with minimal risk in a […]
Complications during surgery didn’t stop Brendan Hobson from pursuing his dreams of becoming a fully-qualified vet nurse, writes Kylie Baracz. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I grew up with dogs all my life. It really started when I worked at a pet grooming salon near home at […]
One lucky campgoer from the Future Vet Kids Camp will win a private tour and morning tea with Bondi Vet veterinarians Dr Lisa Chimes and Dr Andrew Marchevsky, plus hands-on experience with furry patients and ‘future vet’ tips from the vets. “Bondi Vet is not only entertainment – it’s education!” says Dr Chimes. “The vets […]
Complications during surgery didn’t stop Brendan Hobson from pursuing his dreams of becoming a fully-qualified vet nurse. DOGS Life talks to Brendan and uncovers the unwavering passion of a vet nurse. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I grew up with dogs all my life. It really […]
Whether it is your dog’s first time or a regular vet check-up, a visit to the vet can be a daunting experience. Kylie Baracz discovers why they are crucial and how to make your dog feel comfortable. Regular health assessments for our pets ensure good health is maintained and are essential for early identification of […]
Does your child yearn to become a vet when they grow up? Future Vet Kids Camp may be the perfect place for them to start. Kylie Baracz discovers. Future Vet Kids Camp is run at the beginning of every year at Waverley College in Sydney. It provides children from ages nine to 16 a chance […]
Veterinary nuclear medicine can play a vital role in the diagnosis and therapy of a range of diseases and injuries that affect our four-legged friends. Tim Falk reports. The word ‘nuclear’ does not evoke many positive associations for most people, usually triggering images of mushroom clouds in the south Pacific, catastrophic power plant meltdowns or […]
Many dogs fear the word V-E-T, but there are some that will wag their tail as if you had said ‘WALKIES!’ Kylie Baracz meets two of these dogs that love the vet and finds out how they bonded. Georgina and Nigel are loving dogs who adore people and love being the centre of attention. In […]
As part of their cancer awareness campaign for lumps and bumps in pets, Greencross Vets is going pink in support of the McGrath Foundation! All Greencross Vet clinics across Australia are selling pink pet bandanas for $2, with $1 from the sale of each bandana to be donated to the McGrath Foundation to support McGrath […]
