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Comparing food allergies: Animals and humans may have more in common than you think


Not only people, but mammals like cats, dogs and horses suffer from symptoms and problems of food intolerance and allergies. Scientists have now condensed the knowledge about human and animal food allergies and intolerance into a new European position paper. It highlights the strong similarities in symptoms and triggers of adverse food reactions and stresses the need for more comparative studies on mechanisms and diagnosis of food intolerance.



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New report tackling the fight on antimicrobial resistance in Australian animals


The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today released a report on antimicrobial resistance in animals in Australia that extends our knowledge for regulating this global health and welfare concern. APVMA Chief Scientist Dr Phil Reeves said that the Antibiotic resistance in animals report reviews the current status and describes the chemical regulator’s role in reducing the future incidence of antimicrobial resistance.


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A crash course in antibiotic use


Traditional medical advice has been to always complete the course of antibiotics, with even the World Health Organization recommending patients complete their full prescription. The thinking behind this advice is that it will help prevent antibiotic resistance. But, with antibiotic resistance becoming a global threat to human health, it seems this advice is being challenged.


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The blue dogs of Mumbai: industrial waste blamed for colourful canines


Authorities in Mumbai have shut down a manufacturing company after it was accused of dumping untreated industrial waste and dyes into a local river that resulted in 11 dogs turning blue.


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Pet acupuncture: Would you try this alternative treatment?


You have probably heard of acupuncture for humans, but the ancient Chinese therapy is growing in popularity among pet owners too as a holistic supplement to traditional veterinary care.


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International needle-wielding veterinarians descend on Cairns


More than 140 needle-wielding animal physicians from 21 countries may test that theory at the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society’s congress in Cairns this week.


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Caring for your clients after the loss of a pet


What happens to people after they walk out of the room after euthanasia of their pet? What are they feeling and how are they coping? Only a small number of practices ring their clients after a euthanasia to see how they are going. Some have tried, but given up because they have felt inadequate to cope with the reactions.


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