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The latest pet news from across Australia — policy changes, industry shifts, welfare updates and the stories shaping life with pets in 2026.

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Vet Telehealth in Rural Australia: What Help Is Available Right Now

For owners living an hour from the nearest vet, every fuel-price rise turns a routine pet question into a wallet decision. Australian…

Chloe · Jun 10, 2026

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Why Australia’s Vet Shortage Could Be Fixed by a Role Most Pet Owners Don’t Know About

Getting a vet appointment these days can feel like booking a table at a restaurant that's permanently full. Wait times are long,…

Chloe · May 26, 2026

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NSW Overhauls Animal Welfare Laws for the First Time in 45 Years

NSW has been operating on essentially the same core animal welfare laws since 1979. On 7 May 2026, the Minns Government introduced…

Chloe · May 26, 2026

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Flying with Your Dog in Australia Just Got Easier — Here’s What You Need to Know

For decades, flying with dogs in Australia has come with an unspoken trade-off: either leave them behind, or accept that they'll be…

Chloe · May 25, 2026

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Australian ‘Last Cat Policy’: What It Means for Cat Owners

Kangaroo Island — one of South Australia's biggest wildlife strongholds — could soon prohibit new pet cats altogether. Local leaders are floating…

Chloe · May 25, 2026

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RSPCA Certified Australia: What Australian Pet Lovers Need to Know

RSPCA Australia has rebranded its 30-year-old farm-animal welfare certification scheme from "RSPCA Approved" to "RSPCA Certified". The standards behind the program —…

Chloe · May 25, 2026

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Is Australia’s Pet Boom Slowing Down? What the Latest Data Really Tells Us

In the early 2020s, Australia experienced a surge in pet adoption unlike anything seen in decades. Lockdowns, working from home, and a…

Chloe · May 24, 2026

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Australian Dog Facts, Statistics and Trends: 2026

Australia is one of the most dog-loving countries in the world. From working kelpies on remote cattle stations to cavoodles riding shotgun…

Chloe · May 25, 2026

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