If you want to understand how different the human and animal medicine and vaccine industries have historically been, you don’t need to look much further than weight loss drugs. On the human side, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly struggled to meet the demand for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, respectively, since introducing them, as the … Read more
A 48-year-old Port Pirie man has slapped with a suspended prison sentence for drowning his former housemate’s husky in what a magistrate called “a horrible and cruel death”. The husky, named Tessa, was found inside a 240L wheelie bin filled with water at an address in Solomontown in Port Pirie, about 225km northwest of Adelaide, … Read more
An unlucky dog in the RSPCA’s care for nearly 600 days is looking for a forever home. The organisation has appealed to the public to help its longest-staying canine resident, three-year-old Mia, who has been staying at an Adelaide shelter for nearly two years, find a home. Mia has been adopted three times over her … Read more
A team of veterinary professionals have dished out the dog breeds they fear the most. One vet assistant has filmed her clinic colleagues while asking them to share the breed they were “most scared of”. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The one dog breed vets are scared of. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and true-crime … Read more
WA pet owners have been warned about a hidden household hazard after a Perth family’s dog suffered “horrific”, fatal burns. Ollie the 13-year-old poodle was outside his Hamersley home when the solar hot water system released, with water from a small pipe on the side of the house spraying the dog with boiling water. The … Read more
Scott Pepper can’t stop reliving the moment his family’s pet cavoodle Lola was fatally mauled by a bigger dog. “Every time I close my eyes, I just see the attack,” Pepper told 7NEWS. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Family’s anguish after pet dog fatally mauled during morning walk. Stream your local 7NEWS free on 7plus >> … Read more
Love is in the air ahead of Valentine’s Day, but with romantic gestures and heartfelt celebrations come more opportunities for furry friends to get into trouble. The festive day poses potential hazards for pets, with a rise in veterinary visits reported at this time of year, according to Pet Insurance Australia. Pet Insurance Australia’s Nadia … Read more
WASHINGTON — Any parent who’s ever called one of their children by the other’s name — or even the family pet’s name — likely could empathize when President Joe Biden mixed up the names of French leaders Macron and Mitterrand. The human brain has trouble pulling names out of stuffed memory banks on cue. But … Read more
A pet owner has shared a warning on the one major sign that indicates your dog needs to go to a vet immediately. Sutton, from New York, noticed her dog appearing “grumpier” than usual — but she put her behaviour down to old age. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pet owner’s warning about dogs. For more … Read more
WARNING: Distressing content A distraught woman has warned pet owners about the hidden dangers of leaving dogs in collars at home after her pooch died in a freak accident. Jess, from the US, made a tearful video explaining how she unexpectedly lost her four-year-old dog after she was strangled when her collar became entangled. For … Read more
