Cruz’s hock injury – more than a pain in the rear!
Cruz had an accident the night before we moved house in December 2022 which resulted in a major hock injury, big surgery and a long recovery that has been challenging…
The healthcare opportunity
Pet healthcare is a hot topic for many pet parents and here we learn how retailers are boosting sales with wellness products to keep pets healthy and happy. Words by…
A Day In Emergency with Dr Alex Hynes
The life of an emergency veterinarian is all about the unknown and unexpected, packed with action and adrenaline, facing challenges and even danger – for the single purpose of saving…
The growing use of sweet potato in pet food formulation
The root has multiple beneficial properties and is nutritional, flavourful and functional. But is it also good for pets? Words by Caroline Zambrano, Pets International (Sept 2022) https://view.publitas.com/pets-international-1/pets-international-magazine-september-2022/page/1
The future of pets – new technology making pet parenting easier
The combination of a growing and adored pet population and an increasingly tech-obsessed demographic of pet parents is driving an exciting industry inspired by today’s ‘smart manufacturing’ or what many…
Attracting, retaining and caring for veterinary staff
There’s a veterinary shortage and mental health crisis and it’s putting added pressure on those left working in the industry where suicide rates are already high. Words Caroline Zambrano, Pet…
Pet Rescue – Lady Luck
Ask what drives founder of Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR), Marisa Debattista, and she'll tell you it's keeping pets alive and living with their owners. Words by Caroline Zambrano, Your…
Australia’s Top Destinations for Dog Lovers
From chasing snowballs at Dinner Plain (VIC) to house boating on the Tweed River (NSW) or touring an underground home in Coober Pedy (SA), there are many surprising and wonderful…
Veterinarians tackling climate change to protect animal health and welfare
Vets for Climate Action is building bridges for climate action with educationand mitigation to protect the health and welfare of animals.Words by Caroline Zambrano, Pet Industry News Magazine (May 2022)…
Pet Rescue – Safe and Sound
It's wonderful that you've decided to adopt a rescue pet but that's only part of the process. It's also vital you choose a responsible and ethical rescue group from which…