Some of you may have already seen a few posts about our canine and feline nutrition programs on the Vet24 Facebook Page – we promised success stories and here is the first of many we have to share. Introducing Bella, she is an 8 year old Shar Pei Mix breed. When we first enrolled Bella in

Microchipping For Dogs and Cats in WA If you live in Western Australia and own a cat or dog, it’s compulsory by law to have your pet microchipped. The timeline set out for microchipping and pet registration appears in the Dog Act 1976 and the Cat Act 2011. These Acts have been amended in recent

  Are you thinking about giving a pet as a gift? Well, it might be time to think again. As much as we love pets at Vet24, we also understand that they come with huge financial and emotional responsibilities. Cats and dogs that are given as gifts are vastly more likely to end up in

  Applications of Genetic Engineering in Veterinary Medicine Genetic engineering in veterinary medicine, involves the manipulation of animal DNA. It can take 3 different forms – xenografting, cloning, and gene manipulation. Let’s take a closer look at these three concepts. Xenografting Scientists have discovered that animal valves and tissues are similar to human valves and tissues.

  Vet 24 surgeon, Dr. Ramesh Sivacolundhu has been invited to present cancer lectures at the World Small Animal Veterinary Association conference in Cartagena, Colombia next month. Specialising in cancer treatment for dogs and cats, Vet24 surgeon and specialist Dr. Siva will be presenting three lectures to veterinarians from around the world. These will be

When it comes to pet emergencies, every second counts. Can you recognize pet emergencies? Do you know when to call the vet? Do you know the symptoms and causes of a real medical emergency? It’s important to quickly recognize an emergency and take action swiftly and calmly. Doing so could make the difference between life

  In Australia, we’re famous for our hot summers, with high temperatures and beautiful sunny days. But at their peak, these summer temperatures can hit 40 degrees on the West Coast – this can be just as challenging for our furry friends as it is for us. When it comes to summer dangers for our

  While we all try to protect our pets from danger, accidents can and do happen. Emergency situations such as road accidents, neighborhood fights, poisoning and serious illness may all arise for our animal friends. When the need arises, Vet24 emergency vet services are available 24/7.   The best thing you can do for your

  There’s no doubt that pets are important members of our families and when they are injured or in pain, we suffer too. Unfortunately, that pain can also extend to our pockets. When you’re faced with a sick or injured pet, the last thing you want to be worrying about is money. With pet insurance, you