2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (177+ words) A man will face court today charged with 270 counts of alleged animal cruelty offences in the state's west. In May 2026, detectives attached to Central West Police District Rural Crime Prevention Team commenced an investigation following reports of animal cruelty at…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago  (391+ words) The skull shapes of the tiniest dog breeds can look very different from their larger brethren, posing a challenge for veterinarians attempting to separate problems from normal variation. A new study from researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) helps…...

22+ hour, 55+ min ago  (474+ words) The onset of dementia often comes with a change in gait: for example, years before they display any loss in memory, patients may start to walk more slowly with shorter, uneven, and sometimes shuffling steps. These changes are thought to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (263+ words) A police officer from Blackbutt Police Station is being commended after helping rescue a family dog from a house fire in Blackbutt North earlier this month. Emergency services were called to a Myrtle Court address about 6. 40am on 2 June following reports…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (244+ words) Researchers in Portsmouth are calling on dog owners to volunteer their canine friends to help uncover how facial expressions in dogs develop over time. Labrador and golden retriever puppies of varying ages are needed for a new study by the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (371+ words) Rockhampton Regional Council is strengthening its commitment to community safety and animal welfare, with a $5, 000 contribution to RSPCA Queensland's Desex My Pet campaign in 2026. The campaign, formerly named Operation Wanted, is a national desexing initiative that partners local councils with…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (211+ words) A man who had his two most prized possessions pinched from his Westgate home while in the process of moving house is praising Police after their safe return. Police received a report relating to a catastrophic burglary at a Rush…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (695+ words) A 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County reveals critical gaps in vaccination practices and raises broader concerns about the spread of the disease between animals and people, according to new research led by the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (182+ words) "The Control of Canine Halitosis By Sugar Cane Polyphenols: Effects and Potential Mechanisms" Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry The spray itself has a mild plant-like and molasses-like smell, but it is not strong or unpleasant." - Hongye Li "Our goal…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (148+ words) Knox Council is inviting residents to take a simple, affordable step toward responsible pet ownership at our Snip & Chip Your Cat Day on 30 June at Boronia Library. For just $50, owners can have their cats desexed and microchipped, while Council staff…...