This article discusses the contexts and consequences of dog bites to people who responded to an online survey It highlights the importance of education in bite prevention. With the steps taken in response to the dogs bites in this article, …
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While driving along listening to the BBC world service, I chanced upon this 27 minute podcast that very easily discusses the evolution of dogs with people and some of the science that is known. It is put very easily for …
Cattle producers in Australia need to have a permanent radio-frequency identification (RFID) attached to each of their animals and many also attach another easy-to-read identification. This is achieved by placing an ear tag in each ear. One ear is tagged …
On several occasions, I have been informed of retailers selling electronic collars. I have also been told by one owner that they were approached by a shire ranger who gave them an electronic collar to try. Numerous reports have come …
It has been a beautiful spring and we are heading towards summer. For many, this time of year can be hard due to the thunderstorms that we experience in this region. For anyone who has a pet with a fear …
So today, 4th October 2017 is World Animal Day. Perhaps it is a good day to consider the animals in our care, those that we directly care for, as well as those around us upon whom we impact with our …
In the veterinary world, we are lucky to have Veterinary Information Network (VIN), an internet resource developed in the United States where, among other things, any member veterinarians can seek advice for difficult cases from those who have done postgraduate …
When working with prey species, such as occurs with most farming practises, it is very important to recognise that those species have an evolutionary need to protect themselves from potential predators. If handled gently and patiently, domesticated prey species such …
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I’d like to share a story about a Jack Russell terrier with a behaviour problem. Izzy has a problem with reactivity to other animals. She is highly reactive towards other dogs and shows anxious behaviours if she knows that there …
How treating a behaviour problem saved one dog’s life… Read more »
Clients may have noticed that my responses to emails or my usual follow-ups have been a little slower than they were. Many of my existing clients are aware that I was due to have a baby. He arrived 11 days …