how do you do eye surgery on a 600 pound tiger?


Very carefully, of course. Thanks to intrepid vets, a beloved Bengal tiger in Australia can now see her food again. Dr. Cameron Whittaker is a veterinarian in Sydney, Australia, who specialises in eye care for animals. Most of his regular patients have names like Fluffy or Buddy. Then there is Indira, a 600-pound Bengal tiger, whose failing vision, along with Whittaker’s efforts to save it, became a challenging nine-month quest here in Australia. She faced a delicate surgery, during with multiple possibilities for things to go wrong.



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Scientists Jumping over Obstacles for Horse Breeding


In a world first, scientists from the University of Newcastle have developed a method which will allow horse sperm to survive longer, which, in turn will open the gate for more chances of success in overseas breeding programs.


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Dog skull study reveals genetic changes linked to face shape


A study of dog DNA has revealed a genetic mutation linked to flat face shapes such as those seen in pugs and bulldogs.


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Veterinary researchers close in on FIP treatment


Half a century since scientists began trying to unlock the mysteries of feline infectious peritonitis, a fatal disease that affects mostly young cats, momentum seems to be building toward a treatment, with research underway at numerous institutions.


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Increase in dog poisonings linked to rat and mouse bait, University of Adelaide says


Pet owners are being warned about a spike in the number of dogs being poisoned by rat and mouse baits on Adelaide's northern fringe, as rodent numbers reach plague proportions.


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We eradicated cattle plague. Now let's set our sights on rabies


Mankind has successfully managed to eradicate only two diseases to date: smallpox in humans followed by the deadly cattle plague, rinderpest.These medical achievements have saved millions of lives and billions of dollars in economic losses, especially in the developing world.


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The 2016 Veterinary Workforce Survey results are in


The Veterinary Workforce Survey is undertaken every 2 years in collaboration with the veterinary boards and we thank all veterinarians who participated. Here are some of the report’s findings:


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Decentralisation inquiry gets Government support


THE Federal Government has today established its own inquiry into decentralisation, following independent MP Cathy McGowan’s call for more scrutiny of the contentious policy.


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This woman called a cat unprintable names. Now everybody wants to adopt him


Social media has been a boon for homeless dogs and cats. Animal shelters and rescue groups can quickly get photos of adoptable animals in front of thousands of eyes — and if their pitches are clever enough, they just might go viral.


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