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display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1564\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmYK9-uKHCPGysDFs103KoXqssKroeBfPQw9YX5ZNUqcoKJjSMQfLioLGYbkop1AGjeteiRatZEHSdwQbmWYTRuvh7NqQkoI6imulvoyLh2khY35gKL0jsahoKH7jxbheRNkMqqojO34Jh3x0hQDYB5mvSiq0D8_EFdmc3T98rSjxU7Mjmqv8UjW14g8/s16000/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_key_to_sucessful_treatment%20-%20Smiling%20German%20Shepherd%20lying%20on%20vet%20examination%20table.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Paw-sitive Path to Health\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Did you know a quarter of dogs will develop cancer at some\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003epoint, and the risk increases to 50 per cent when they are over the age of 10 - according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetcancersociety.org/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eVeterinary Cancer Society\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e?”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;explains\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eKylie Baracz\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;who investigated for us the latest advances to combat canine lymphoma.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIt’s\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eNational Pet Cancer Awareness Month\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;this November, and local biotech company\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust Ltd\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;is calling for all dog owners to regularly\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/treating-canine-lymphoma-why-you-should.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003einspect their dogs for any lumps and bumps\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that seem out of the ordinary.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eNovember 7th\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;marks\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eNational Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day\u003c/b\u003e, a day to highlight one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs! Lymphoma occurs in the white blood cells of the immune system. Symptoms can include tumours, lethargy, weight loss and loss of appetite.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The key to a good prognosis with canine lymphoma is early diagnosis, and this particular form of cancer is very rapidly progressive, so it’s important to act quickly,” said Dr Kim Agnew, principal investigator of\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s anti-cancer drug trial for dogs with B-Cell lymphoma.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsdARm38baH5qb1QlmfRLwJxtSgWhj5PDeiNZ4T0m4gkQY6SUsu8amYuJjlMF9yAwYqynwQ05KW5amX1fpxHWbu0gjgfnK-f5ALe-N-Z9q8qtFzJFlD8_Z2l8cikWN429Vu-tXXrHypawldIR3qiz_ygG4G3BrP8phRSu3UT2pJEcVxanNGEc80LUXpA/s1620/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_Veterinarian_conducts_health_check_for_lumps_and_bumps.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsdARm38baH5qb1QlmfRLwJxtSgWhj5PDeiNZ4T0m4gkQY6SUsu8amYuJjlMF9yAwYqynwQ05KW5amX1fpxHWbu0gjgfnK-f5ALe-N-Z9q8qtFzJFlD8_Z2l8cikWN429Vu-tXXrHypawldIR3qiz_ygG4G3BrP8phRSu3UT2pJEcVxanNGEc80LUXpA/s16000/Early_Diagnosis_of_Canine_Lymphoma_Veterinarian_conducts_health_check_for_lumps_and_bumps.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDr Agnew is leading a team of highly qualified veterinary oncologists in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia who are evaluating\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s trial drug\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eMonepantel (MPL)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003ein dogs that have been newly diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma and have not started any treatment. The company also has trial centres in New Zealand and the United States evaluating the drug.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Monepantel is shown to be a safe and effective cancer treatment with an overall clinical benefit of 35 per cent and a median Time to Progression of 28 days,” explained Dr Agnew.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOwners rated their dogs daily and recorded a Quality of Life (QoL) score between 1 (very poor) and 10 (normal) in the owner’s diary. The median QoL score for the 43 evaluable dogs across the entire study was high at eight. In the study, 74.4 per cent of dogs were rated more than out of 10.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA presentation and a video providing further information about the Phase 2 veterinary clinical study and future directions can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vimeo.com/871705472/595fbb8200?share\u003dcopy\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;plans to use this data to open an Investigational New Animal Drug application with the\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eUnited States Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine\u003c/i\u003e\u0026nbsp;and proceed with pivotal studies in 2024 to support product registration.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“The use of MPL for canine lymphoma offers disease stabilisation combined with a canine and owner safety profile, which doesn’t exist currently in the therapeutic options,” says Dr Agnew.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“I believe as we learn more about how to best manage canine lymphoma with MPL with ongoing studies, dogs and owners have an option to medicate their dogs at home safely. Most importantly, the family will see their pet manage their cancer with an excellent quality of life.”\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23CqZNrUeHVhMZIi4LFvrsBcY9fOA1k97Z5R6i1En7RlSg8qYCBghBZMBntbY1yYotJazp8s4xNORT4mviepkLiz2lH1P78pbHgt9hbPVZ3g1RzVr5xT5hRbGqGY-xdKFSyTKnsDuz1J4zTmJVWcBgWzW5WnwTif0l1p9T2hNJa9Dn3BT3p6JEWG64PI/s1600/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_Ruby_who_took_part_in_Monepantel_Canine_Lymphoma_cancer_treatment_trials.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23CqZNrUeHVhMZIi4LFvrsBcY9fOA1k97Z5R6i1En7RlSg8qYCBghBZMBntbY1yYotJazp8s4xNORT4mviepkLiz2lH1P78pbHgt9hbPVZ3g1RzVr5xT5hRbGqGY-xdKFSyTKnsDuz1J4zTmJVWcBgWzW5WnwTif0l1p9T2hNJa9Dn3BT3p6JEWG64PI/w300-h400/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_Ruby_who_took_part_in_Monepantel_Canine_Lymphoma_cancer_treatment_trials.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pharmaust.com/dt_testimonials/ruby-from-brisbane/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;\"\u003eRuby from Brisbane - Testimonial\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eVeterinary trial testimonies can be found\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.pharmaust.com/veterinary-trial-testimonials/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehere\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Recruitment of dogs for trials with Monepantel has currently been paused.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePharmAust\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;Non-Executive Chairman Dr Roger Aston said Monepantel represents a new treatment approach for the management of B-Cell Lymphoma in dogs by “eliminating the need for chemotherapy and allowing dogs to maintain an excellent quality of life for an extended period of time”.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“\u003cb\u003eApproximately 80 per cent of dog owners decline treatment for various reasons\u003c/b\u003e, including limited access to specialised veterinary oncologists and veterinary practices that can carry out chemotherapy,” he said.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor instance, concerns over the dog’s quality of life due to the often-severe side effects that are a cornerstone of chemotherapy treatments, complying with the rigours of the chemotherapy regime once initiated, and major safety concerns for owners who handle and/or are exposed to the chemotherapy while caring for their dog, and the high treatment costs.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“MPL is available in tablet form, allowing dogs to be treated at home, without the side effects or safety concerns for owners,” said Dr Aston.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicY2bgOSG76yGPJ-xG5VB43tycXVlNh0oZkJ7ZSZ9AksTbZvQdOlkPHPFWMy9YuR9D5ZN6n9vX1-FbUHhrxfKAGlZlG3ck_0-AmTqtKFm43Ug_iH_S8z8SbcBIFl12fWMOnd4rgCfPzL4aM1vNhdf_TQHTTHbHBa8N88k3b9lAjuycPxqjGBVoL-7uzn8/s1429/Celebrate_a_Safe_Halloween_with_Pets%20-%20Golden%20Retriever%20wearing%20wizard%20hat%20and%20starry%20cape%20holding%20pumpkin.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"900\" data-original-width\u003d\"1429\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicY2bgOSG76yGPJ-xG5VB43tycXVlNh0oZkJ7ZSZ9AksTbZvQdOlkPHPFWMy9YuR9D5ZN6n9vX1-FbUHhrxfKAGlZlG3ck_0-AmTqtKFm43Ug_iH_S8z8SbcBIFl12fWMOnd4rgCfPzL4aM1vNhdf_TQHTTHbHBa8N88k3b9lAjuycPxqjGBVoL-7uzn8/s16000/Celebrate_a_Safe_Halloween_with_Pets%20-%20Golden%20Retriever%20wearing%20wizard%20hat%20and%20starry%20cape%20holding%20pumpkin.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHalloween is just around the corner, and as we prepare to enjoy this spooky season, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e (PIA) is urging all Australians to remember the safety of their beloved pets. Nadia Crighton from \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e emphasizes the importance of a fun and safe Halloween celebration for our furry companions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"While Halloween is a time for revelry and celebration, it's crucial to consider the safety of our pets,\" says Nadia Crighton. PIA suggests that dog and cat owners take steps to ensure their pets are protected during the haunting festivities.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eKeeping Pets in a Safe Place\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIf you're hosting a Halloween party, consider keeping your \u003cb\u003epets away from the noise and commotion\u003c/b\u003e. Provide them with a secure and quiet location, such as a bathroom or laundry room, to help them feel safe and comfortable.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeware of Toxic Treats\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6q4YzKny0L7XiaSxSJD0BDhIAC4AaZjOzLUoJ4E2xKR6Shd6u1QuhnqRlpYq09s9LIHi_zV1850b09fB4DdvCSiEMoOHmqaGktZvGo_ud3Lpuyvivhf8n4EBprug8PcWndMdiIgrK7gjCaUVLVQ5XHE1mJ9RkoaqpLy61_SJZWRig__YvGe_jpz3ZUKU/s680/Halloween_Dangers_for_Pets_Tasty_Treats_Dog_with_head_in_Pumpkin_Bucket.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"595\" data-original-width\u003d\"680\" height\u003d\"280\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6q4YzKny0L7XiaSxSJD0BDhIAC4AaZjOzLUoJ4E2xKR6Shd6u1QuhnqRlpYq09s9LIHi_zV1850b09fB4DdvCSiEMoOHmqaGktZvGo_ud3Lpuyvivhf8n4EBprug8PcWndMdiIgrK7gjCaUVLVQ5XHE1mJ9RkoaqpLy61_SJZWRig__YvGe_jpz3ZUKU/w320-h280/Halloween_Dangers_for_Pets_Tasty_Treats_Dog_with_head_in_Pumpkin_Bucket.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003eChocolate, alcohol, and certain \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/09/15-people-foods-your-dog-should-never.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehuman foods can be extremely toxic\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to pets. Even a small amount of alcohol can be harmful.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAdditionally, items like popped balloons and ribbon can pose dangers if ingested by curious cats or dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eKeep these items out of your pet's reach and away from the environment.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCostume Safety\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet costumes add fun to the Halloween celebration, but \u003cb\u003ealways supervise your pet\u003c/b\u003e when they're wearing one. Ensure the costume does not restrict their movement or pose a risk.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe0sJSXbQsEpeEwEVVg8Ozm-YZrUh2hS66tV1duH5VJQWh4pjuxrhFSY-OnL5VB5IZt0mS9qg7v5xrDFy3ol2tekaI7FuBJ6A56m0I453fA9MEePdgzIp2F0xFC0EUP5w4TyCXi1l_xYHN445t15BOXcsZYd4hEIEezXhmKvKcojjgV-XVTf5Lz2Ok0M/s1570/Safe_and_Spooky_Halloween_with_Pets_Malinois_Aramis_wearing_Red_Witch_Hat_on_deck.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1570\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe0sJSXbQsEpeEwEVVg8Ozm-YZrUh2hS66tV1duH5VJQWh4pjuxrhFSY-OnL5VB5IZt0mS9qg7v5xrDFy3ol2tekaI7FuBJ6A56m0I453fA9MEePdgzIp2F0xFC0EUP5w4TyCXi1l_xYHN445t15BOXcsZYd4hEIEezXhmKvKcojjgV-XVTf5Lz2Ok0M/w306-h400/Safe_and_Spooky_Halloween_with_Pets_Malinois_Aramis_wearing_Red_Witch_Hat_on_deck.jpg\" width\u003d\"306\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003eTo ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for your pets, PIA recommends the following safety checklist:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eProvide a secure place for your pets.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eLabel the door with a sign to indicate your pet's location.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eEncourage your guests to offer treats from a dedicated \"dog/cat treat jar\" and not their plates.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eRemove costumes when your pet is unsupervised.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eKeep chocolate and alcohol out of reach.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eEnsure your pet has a collar with up-to-date information.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003ePlace signs to remind guests to close doors and gates.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrating with Pets\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs Halloween gains popularity in Australia, more pet owners are including their furry friends in the festivities.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eHowever, it's essential to remain vigilant, as local veterinarians often see an increase in pet-related health issues during this time. These issues commonly include \u003cb\u003eforeign body ingestion and toxicity cases\u003c/b\u003e. With some straightforward precautions, pet owners can ensure their pets remain healthy during Halloween.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eOther Top Tips:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducate children\u003c/b\u003e about the dangers of human treats for pets. Chocolate and sweets \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/01/the-dangers-of-xylitol-poisoning-for.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003econtaining Xylitol are highly toxic\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDispose of rubbish\u003c/b\u003e properly to prevent pets from scavenging.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/02/top-15-dog-boredom-busters-in-2023.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eKeep your pet engaged\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003ewith treat balls or new toys during the celebration.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Halloween is a great time to enjoy festivities alongside your pets,\" says Crighton. \"Pet costumes bring laughter and enjoyment to pet lovers, but it's essential to remember not to leave your pet unsupervised in a costume.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWith these simple guidelines in place, pet owners can ensure that their Halloween celebrations are not marred by a trip to the vet.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs we look for ways to enjoy the Halloween season, remember that it's also a perfect opportunity to include your furry best friends in the fun.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Pet Insurance Australia\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePet Insurance Australia is a leading provider of pet insurance in Australia, offering a range of insurance products for dogs and cats. 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font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhat constitutes a Veterinary Emergency?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/02/top-15-dog-boredom-busters-in-2023.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eKeep your dogs engaged with our Top 15 Boredom Busters (2023)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/3457528084036719001/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/10/celebrate-safe-and-spooky-halloween.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3457528084036719001"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/3457528084036719001"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/10/celebrate-safe-and-spooky-halloween.html","title":"Celebrate a Safe and Spooky Halloween with your Pets"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicY2bgOSG76yGPJ-xG5VB43tycXVlNh0oZkJ7ZSZ9AksTbZvQdOlkPHPFWMy9YuR9D5ZN6n9vX1-FbUHhrxfKAGlZlG3ck_0-AmTqtKFm43Ug_iH_S8z8SbcBIFl12fWMOnd4rgCfPzL4aM1vNhdf_TQHTTHbHBa8N88k3b9lAjuycPxqjGBVoL-7uzn8/s72-c/Celebrate_a_Safe_Halloween_with_Pets%20-%20Golden%20Retriever%20wearing%20wizard%20hat%20and%20starry%20cape%20holding%20pumpkin.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-6134643231448570711"},"published":{"$t":"2023-09-19T14:50:00.028+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-08T12:34:38.410+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ALLERGIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GROOMING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Therapeutic Pet Grooming: the Future of Canine Skin and Coat Care"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz84YJG9TBWhYmygWcKVcnq6-xuEANjdQxi3MOXIPh0WKdsmkkWgfHYnft80doYUdwtLQq6dIRV3eg9bO-HzVOc6ASVRwQFeHYmIXFQteD-Kth8mUWpDxN0HQBcZ24OGlex6zDBsw7gHO2mNQCuxrJW4J4ctwObUIwZfhZlJVgric_p91--GyzW-uCSyU/s1850/Therapeutic_Pet_Grooming_in_Australia_Groomer_Nation_Co-Founder_Naomi_Conroy_holding_her_dog.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1302\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz84YJG9TBWhYmygWcKVcnq6-xuEANjdQxi3MOXIPh0WKdsmkkWgfHYnft80doYUdwtLQq6dIRV3eg9bO-HzVOc6ASVRwQFeHYmIXFQteD-Kth8mUWpDxN0HQBcZ24OGlex6zDBsw7gHO2mNQCuxrJW4J4ctwObUIwZfhZlJVgric_p91--GyzW-uCSyU/s16000/Therapeutic_Pet_Grooming_in_Australia_Groomer_Nation_Co-Founder_Naomi_Conroy_holding_her_dog.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDry, flaky, itchy and inflamed skin are common symptoms suffered by many dogs, particularly during the warmer months when seasonal sensitivities to pollen and plants, insect bites and other allergic symptoms are more likely. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn fact, pet health company \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/02/top-10-pet-insurance-claims-in-2022.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePetSure’s pet insurance claims data for 2022\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e shows allergy related skin conditions were the top disease in dogs across all ages, costing owners thousands of dollars in vet bills. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003eCanine skin conditions can range from mild to severe and are caused by a number of reasons, such as food and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/08/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eenvironmental allergies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, yeast infections, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/09/protecting-dogs-from-fleas-and-ticks.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003etick and fleas\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/the-many-faces-of-autoimmune-disease-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eimmune disorders\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGSZlo-LXr6gOQQ40iT8dFDOqTx7VDfXkANlmZh6MbWaH8YkG4amTRWK3PQouVxVjtXwp3OUxJetDBNXQ1dC4bHGxQItJiKRbzJYpr_TRhdEiXhCTXJK4pLncxJbuqkoLstIBFteCs4PMjVzvzT3MMTIUSxtvwIXAN2FpIv4NUn-KlnUScua7K0c3JEc/s2250/Therapeutic_Dog_Grooming_the_Future_of_Canine_Skin_and_Coat_Care%20-%20dog%20ear%20before%20and%20after%20treatment.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1500\" data-original-width\u003d\"2250\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGSZlo-LXr6gOQQ40iT8dFDOqTx7VDfXkANlmZh6MbWaH8YkG4amTRWK3PQouVxVjtXwp3OUxJetDBNXQ1dC4bHGxQItJiKRbzJYpr_TRhdEiXhCTXJK4pLncxJbuqkoLstIBFteCs4PMjVzvzT3MMTIUSxtvwIXAN2FpIv4NUn-KlnUScua7K0c3JEc/s16000/Therapeutic_Dog_Grooming_the_Future_of_Canine_Skin_and_Coat_Care%20-%20dog%20ear%20before%20and%20after%20treatment.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf left untreated, pet skin and coat issues (eg shedding and hair loss) can often become complex and much more serious, making your four-legged friend’s life a misery. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf veterinary treatment for your dog’s skin and coat issues has been ineffective, there is a new approach designed to complement veterinary care and diagnosis that shows great success.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIt’s called \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003etherapeutic pet grooming\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and involves the use of techniques, products and tools (eg \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eozone therapy\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e) that are tailored to the individual needs of pets, considering factors such as skin type and coat condition.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInternational Certified Canine and Feline Master Groomer \u003cb\u003eNaomi Conroy\u003c/b\u003e is Australia’s first Master Pet Aesthetician, trained in the art of restorative skin and coat care. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“In traditional pet grooming, we are not taught how to consider the animal’s current skin and coat conditions and individualise the grooming experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eTherapeutic pet groomers look at the groom as a holistic approach and apply knowledge to meet the needs of the pet,” she explained. \u003c/blockquote\u003eConroy is also a veterinary nurse and has gone through stringent training in the ‘\u003cb\u003eScience of Skin\u003c/b\u003e’, to not only understand the requirements of healthy skin and coat but also know how to treat skin conditions, whether it be a medical issue or skin problem.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eConroy works closely with veterinarians to advance the healing process when it comes to skin and coat issues.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXe-wzLjrOHgQbOeZZ3CVqlSFgrUxa2HHOe2VZYgNDS9fFNeUXVReiz45ErGs811KFl1HffYrxjwc-tp_UtlU9oeYeik6HnWqh9ABdl-dLMu5Zmg6BMVZLyQtlIUpLpOKFmhlQ7XmkN02gwQAcC5Er_HnFVhZ2tw__bufpFV_3q9jJSqeVVmxDZG7ntI8/s743/Groomer_Nation_treatment_of_extreme_skin_condition_in_French_Bulldog_Sundae_over_six_weeks.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"743\" data-original-width\u003d\"600\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXe-wzLjrOHgQbOeZZ3CVqlSFgrUxa2HHOe2VZYgNDS9fFNeUXVReiz45ErGs811KFl1HffYrxjwc-tp_UtlU9oeYeik6HnWqh9ABdl-dLMu5Zmg6BMVZLyQtlIUpLpOKFmhlQ7XmkN02gwQAcC5Er_HnFVhZ2tw__bufpFV_3q9jJSqeVVmxDZG7ntI8/w323-h400/Groomer_Nation_treatment_of_extreme_skin_condition_in_French_Bulldog_Sundae_over_six_weeks.jpg\" width\u003d\"323\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eProgress of French Bulldog Sundae's\u003cbr /\u003eskin condition over six weeks\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e“Groomers may be considered as the first line of defence for pets’ health because they recognise problems and communicates them to owners when vet care is needed. To achieve the best health for our companion animals, groomers can close the gap between vets,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eOne of Conroy’s most memorable cases involved a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/french-bulldog-or-frenchie.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFrench Bulldog\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e named Sundae who suffered an agonising skin condition that the owner had exhausted what she believed to be every treatment avenue. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We were able to build Sundae’s skin immune system through the application of hydrotherapy, oils, minerals and proteins each week.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAmazingly within a month we saw remarkable results!” said Conroy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“We have also luckily had many dogs with allergies, chewing feet and ear issues all resolve.”\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAnother therapeutic pet grooming treatment that has shown effective results is \u003cb\u003eozone therapy\u003c/b\u003e, which adds oxygen to tissue via a hydro-spa and promotes microcirculation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiq12W7MCytVkpL2xk4EIFesiD1Tu-ed2lQ8loWi7LMPWm7xrBXh5CoydJpoj_AAELlkPVfSKEvCLFZy2dLVstx5Kqxji49xvuEHrRa_hscwW2whGPDaCIgGeoPamiXtHzr_ACrtuFwZSDK07SG5UaH1-3WhlULooMTEBuU61lH8gFSCtpDiEyoC5VEY/s1200/Groomer_Nation_therapeutic_pet_grooming_treatment_ozone_therapy.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"801\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiq12W7MCytVkpL2xk4EIFesiD1Tu-ed2lQ8loWi7LMPWm7xrBXh5CoydJpoj_AAELlkPVfSKEvCLFZy2dLVstx5Kqxji49xvuEHrRa_hscwW2whGPDaCIgGeoPamiXtHzr_ACrtuFwZSDK07SG5UaH1-3WhlULooMTEBuU61lH8gFSCtpDiEyoC5VEY/s16000/Groomer_Nation_therapeutic_pet_grooming_treatment_ozone_therapy.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“Ozone therapy brings more oxygen to the skin, especially into areas that are inflamed, and helps to alleviate inflammation”.\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIt’s useful for hot spots, pyodermas, allergic dermatitis, abscesses and wounds, especially deep abrasions and traumatic injuries,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAs part of therapeutic pet grooming tools, Conroy – who is also an award-winning competition groomer – is dedicated to using\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/ivsanbernardaustralia\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’s world-renowned grooming products, from specialised shampoos and conditioners to advanced treatments that prioritise natural ingredients and cutting-edge research, and is tailored to pets' unique needs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFwXdcnAm8l8-OwjUTKO7IxJa6JkTNbdSKYrHGvrxq3y9ZOO0uaPJz8RiBTVqUh2_YYFKQzpUXHfC4lu5-HOZGC3BfsrjmVAAN3R2_C4kG8NQDupwbGtPpFa-MbXvt11tpr624j13y-EPPNkwyt9Z9sSZtg2i4_hJ6xfiPkx4EwTLvUOOayxr9DSh0yA/s1850/Groomer_Nation_Naomi_Conroy_winning_Best_of_Breed_competition_at_Sydney_Royal_Dog_Show_2017.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFwXdcnAm8l8-OwjUTKO7IxJa6JkTNbdSKYrHGvrxq3y9ZOO0uaPJz8RiBTVqUh2_YYFKQzpUXHfC4lu5-HOZGC3BfsrjmVAAN3R2_C4kG8NQDupwbGtPpFa-MbXvt11tpr624j13y-EPPNkwyt9Z9sSZtg2i4_hJ6xfiPkx4EwTLvUOOayxr9DSh0yA/s16000/Groomer_Nation_Naomi_Conroy_winning_Best_of_Breed_competition_at_Sydney_Royal_Dog_Show_2017.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn 2022, Conroy co-founded the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/tpga-directory\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eTherapeutic Pet Groomers Association\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (TPGA) bringing together grooming professionals who have elevated their education to specialise in providing alternative grooming techniques with the use of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eproducts. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Through education, collaboration, and the exchange of insights, the TPGA aims to elevate the standards of therapeutic pet grooming in Australia,” said Conroy. “The association provides a supportive platform for groomers to enhance their skills, access cutting-edge techniques, and stay updated on industry advancements. By fostering a community of experts, the TPGA ensures that pets with specific requirements receive the utmost care and attention they deserve.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eGroomer Nation educating tomorrow’s therapeutic pet groomers \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ETvmKOY64EI4MnMaJJiR0UVRu9rHU2fZkWPjKGVHhL57SDEj_su2VSyMIbAqvljyMNdHCDTXbf-5IxpNLOKKM52JAJnInoF4p6GSXELGSOwgTtcOOQIBId-usll6hvkvyYtuOci_Rq20WzWb1ovVkhT-ZHbj5jTA8ZIQaSDehuLLaCQqgTPjKjQsrJw/s2000/Groomer_Nation_Co-Founders_Naomi_Conroy_holding_Schnauzer_and_Vanessa_Parsons_holing_Bichon_Frise.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1333\" data-original-width\u003d\"2000\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ETvmKOY64EI4MnMaJJiR0UVRu9rHU2fZkWPjKGVHhL57SDEj_su2VSyMIbAqvljyMNdHCDTXbf-5IxpNLOKKM52JAJnInoF4p6GSXELGSOwgTtcOOQIBId-usll6hvkvyYtuOci_Rq20WzWb1ovVkhT-ZHbj5jTA8ZIQaSDehuLLaCQqgTPjKjQsrJw/s16000/Groomer_Nation_Co-Founders_Naomi_Conroy_holding_Schnauzer_and_Vanessa_Parsons_holing_Bichon_Frise.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eConroy also co-founded \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, Australia's fastest growing online community for professional pet grooming education, with the collaboration of fellow International Master Groomer (ICMG) \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eVanessa Parsons\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, a Certified Companion Animal Hygienist, former certifier for International Professional Groomers and international award-winning competition groomer and judge among other accolades.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’s journey began in 2021 by distilling a culmination of over 55 years of passion, love and experience in the grooming world from Vanessa and myself,” said Conroy.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e“We have been so fortunate to glean insights from industry icons and, alongside many Aussie legendary groomers and breeders, we've curated this wealth of knowledge under the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e banner, creating an educational sanctuary for groomers of all levels and our library is growing every month.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u200bParsons is also the former Grooming Director of the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.piaa.net.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet Industry Association of Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (PIAA) and speaks at conferences and teaches groomers in workshops and seminars around Australia. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; 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font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSophie Corkhill (QLD) \u0026amp; Naomi Conroy (NSW) \u003cbr /\u003ewinning 1st and 2nd place in the Pure Breed Scissor\u003cbr /\u003eclass\u0026nbsp;at Sydney Royal Grooming - April 2023\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003eAs dedicated groomers, Conroy and Parsons understand the challenges of the industry first hand, and why they created Groomer Nation as an \u003cb\u003eeducational hub for groomers at every stage of their journey\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e’s Therapeutic Pet Groomer Certification is designed to equip groomers with science-based knowledge to provide healing spa and therapeutic services to clients’ pets who from suffer skin and coat conditions. \u003cbr /\u003e“Our ethos centres around longevity in our industry and fostering a supportive community that not only offers educational videos but also support, insightful blogs and engaging podcasts to keep groomers thriving,” said Conroy. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We're here to ensure that the grooming community continues to grow and evolve where queries find answers and challenges are met with solutions.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWith both grooming experts actively running their own bustling salons, Conroy and Parsons are intimately familiar with the demands of the profession. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/b\u003e provides a diverse range of events tailored to groomers' professional growth, including seminars and workshops led by renowned experts from around the world. Additionally, specially curated seminars and hands-on workshops (eg \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/courses\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eMedicpet Pet First Aid course\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e) offer practical insights for longevity and success for groomers working in salons or mobiles. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is our way of giving back and helping groomers succeed in an ever-changing industry and creating an educational sanctuary for groomers of all levels,” said Conroy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The future of pet grooming relies on current and new groomers always wishing to expend their knowledge and education, we owe this to the pet first and foremost.” \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners can benefit from \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e as well through advice and demonstrations offered at pet shows across the country.  \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’s '\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/upp\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eUltimate Pooch Parent\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’ online tutorial series is the perfect resource designed to help educate dog owners with the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eknowledge and skills needed to provide the basic home grooming\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, such as correct brushing and combing techniques in between professional grooms for their furry companions, said Conroy. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszzWw5g60qzZ-fnff56J-iK1B101p013M8r-AYVDRfjspelMYHlE7u3FfmschTgrJiZ8zaWpWv934Oov_rBceJSDI4RLuMJ2GV6axigRMrzmQJ_bOdSiVcfJk0ek-d5MWi3-9ElZr6zWe9vKQK0Hkck62oUFYARRpyjisGzE3UbSLDmyT8aBGFMKfFj0/s960/IV_San_Bernard_wet_cat_wrapped_in_a_towel_being_dried_after_having_a_bath.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"720\" data-original-width\u003d\"960\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszzWw5g60qzZ-fnff56J-iK1B101p013M8r-AYVDRfjspelMYHlE7u3FfmschTgrJiZ8zaWpWv934Oov_rBceJSDI4RLuMJ2GV6axigRMrzmQJ_bOdSiVcfJk0ek-d5MWi3-9ElZr6zWe9vKQK0Hkck62oUFYARRpyjisGzE3UbSLDmyT8aBGFMKfFj0/s16000/IV_San_Bernard_wet_cat_wrapped_in_a_towel_being_dried_after_having_a_bath.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCats also benefit from grooming. Experienced cat groomers are specialists in their field\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eand use expert handling techniques and products to improve cats lives.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDesigned not only for pet owners but also as a time-saving tool for busy groomers, the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eUltimate Pooch Parent series\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e serves as a win-win solution!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“It offers step-by-step tutorials for pet owners ensuring dogs are maintained and comfortable between professional appointments. For groomers juggling a hectic schedule, the series also acts as a valuable tool that spares them from explaining basic bathing, brushing, and combing to pet parents,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners can also find a certified therapeutic dog groomer in the TPGA Groomer Directory on the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroomer Nation\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e website:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.groomernation.com.au/tpga-directory\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.groomernation.com.au/tpga-directory\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSeminar by Dr Cliff Faver for Groomers and Pet Owners\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI22BUTgizTZEV5nygxeGoWGNIksDjrTfi8vBokihZ0-U9Hd72NI23T2oGRZyUJMxxIPzZyIHIji0HRQD7uduV7KG2lmMNarSSINfQ1O7TDWXMd1hv2NbTOBjp_u26Kg_fI3X23LbjAwmoPOg-DM99DEy_o8Lncam_AN0ZBJdfmbdZL9mk9aoVMCCIe4c/s1350/Iv_San_Bernard_groomer_giving_dog_a_head_massage_during_bath.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1350\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI22BUTgizTZEV5nygxeGoWGNIksDjrTfi8vBokihZ0-U9Hd72NI23T2oGRZyUJMxxIPzZyIHIji0HRQD7uduV7KG2lmMNarSSINfQ1O7TDWXMd1hv2NbTOBjp_u26Kg_fI3X23LbjAwmoPOg-DM99DEy_o8Lncam_AN0ZBJdfmbdZL9mk9aoVMCCIe4c/w320-h400/Iv_San_Bernard_groomer_giving_dog_a_head_massage_during_bath.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e“With his in-depth knowledge and evidence-based approach, Dr Faver has become a driving force in helping groomers address ongoing skin issues that many pets face. His insights extend beyond the superficial, offering grooming professionals the tools to truly understand the underlying causes of skin problems and provide effective solutions.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Dr Faver’s science-backed approach ensures that groomers can make informed decisions, choosing the right products and procedures that address specific skin and coat conditions. This not only leads to happier and healthier dogs but also enhances groomers' credibility and expertise within the industry.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners can also learn from Dr Faver’s seminar by gaining a deeper understanding of their groomers' expertise and the science behind skin and coat care.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“By learning to trust their groomers' recommendations and techniques, pet owners can collaborate effectively in maintaining their pets skin health in between grooms also,” said Conroy. \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Dr. Faver's insights also enable owners to make informed decisions about products and practices, fostering a stronger partnership with groomers in promoting their pets' overall well-being.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; 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font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eHair and Skin 101 - The Basis of all Grooming - The Science Seminar\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eIn this seminar presented by\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eDr Cliff Faver\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;DMV, you'll learn the science, the techniques, and product to successfully put the \"why\" in what you do. \u0026nbsp;A must of groomers, bathers, and attendants in the grooming salon and veterinary care industry.\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e2023 Dates \u0026amp; Locations:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eQLD Brisbane:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday 29th October\u003c/b\u003e, from 9am-4pm\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.dgsimports.net.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDGS Imports\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e - 9/2-12 Knobel Ct, Shailer Park\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNSW Sydney:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThursday 2nd November\u003c/b\u003e, from 4pm-8pm\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ozgroomingworld.com.au/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eOZ Grooming World\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, Unit 1/16 Bernera Rd, Prestons\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWA Perth\u003c/b\u003e:\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eSaturday 4th November\u003c/b\u003e, from 9am-4pm\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.dogswest.com/dogswest/Home.htm\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs West\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e - 602 Warton Road, Southern River\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eFor more information and to book, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.isbaus.au/events\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.isbaus.au/events\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterview with Dr Cliff Faver \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver joined \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e in 2012 after hearing about the products’ impossible claims from a pet groomer. Based on his veterinary education, he did not believe at first how the products significantly impact the skin. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e “I am a slow learner because it took me about two years to realise that \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIv San Bernard\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e products were very special. It was when she started fixing the cases that I was struggling with that she was able to get my attention,” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Soon, we had thrown out all the veterinary shampoos and my grooming department became part of our medical team (at \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Health Services\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e vet hospital).  We combined the two professions, significantly increasing our success rates with these cases.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver used the products for several years before getting involved in the company, and when he was invited to Italy, it was one of the busiest times in his career. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“My veterinary hospital was open 24 hours, seven days a week.  I had ten doctors and 68 staff members working for me.  I didn’t need something else to do, but I believed strongly that this was the answer to skin problems in our pets,” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“We have since helped thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of pets with skin issues to get better and, in most cases, get off the medication they had been on for years.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKDFfvPgBYq8D88jALH3JZnkbVSX3VJtXpqlmwSTp8D-eMzwLR2E_JqOuxu4PrZ14phmEc5W-L84yuxtFRSnIV9BWRkAP3qaog05vV6D58EQBoA30ik2z5KHSazB9WXBz1XpnfvrjJWwxH9g-anbCvbJyDMJocdnEaDjPOCP_HCAwHwwku8S_NZPm_KY/s2048/Dr_Cliff_Faver_sharing_knowledge_on_the_Iv_San_Bernard_stand_at_Grooming_Show.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1536\" data-original-width\u003d\"2048\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKDFfvPgBYq8D88jALH3JZnkbVSX3VJtXpqlmwSTp8D-eMzwLR2E_JqOuxu4PrZ14phmEc5W-L84yuxtFRSnIV9BWRkAP3qaog05vV6D58EQBoA30ik2z5KHSazB9WXBz1XpnfvrjJWwxH9g-anbCvbJyDMJocdnEaDjPOCP_HCAwHwwku8S_NZPm_KY/s16000/Dr_Cliff_Faver_sharing_knowledge_on_the_Iv_San_Bernard_stand_at_Grooming_Show.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eToday, Dr Faver evaluates and consults on skin cases from all over the world daily, dealing with animals from dogs and cats to horses, goats, cows, chickens, turkeys, pigs and even an occasional exotic like a giraffe or elephant. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“The information we teach applies to all animals.  You just need to understand the unique qualities of each species of animal,” he said.   \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver said groomers play a massive role in the wellbeing of the hair and skin of our pets. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Firstly, many if not most skin problems can be prevented.  As groomers, if we understand and use the correct products in advance, these skin conditions never get started,” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“By the same token, if we understand and use the correct products, most skin conditions can be returned to normal.  All this can be done with topicals and avoids many of the harsh or potentially dangerous drugs given on the veterinary side.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“A large percentage of skin cases should come under the profession of grooming since the role of a groomer is to clean the pet and return the skin to normal in the bathing process.” \u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo accomplish this, groomers must become educated in what it takes to achieve this, including the science, techniques and correct products.  The key to success is giving the skin what it needs to stay healthy!” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver believes therapeutic pet grooming is also beneficial for the veterinary industry. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“Most skin issues are external.  When veterinarians come to that understanding, it changes our approach to many of these cases.  There will always be a need for a veterinarian in the therapy of many of these diseases because shampoos and conditioners don’t cure \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/02/understanding-cushings-disease-in-dogs.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCushing’s\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and groomers don’t do blood work or biopsies (for example),” he said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“If we learn to work with an educated groomer or have our staff trained in the use of topicals, then we will see more success with our dermatological cases by combining the two approaches.  The doctors and hospitals that have learned this quickly get a reputation of success and become the “go-to“ hospitals for all skin cases.  Good for the clients and great for the bottom line!” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr Faver visited Australia in the past for a teaching seminar and “fell in love with the country and the people” as well as the wildlife and scenery. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e“From what I have seen and heard from others, the Australian pet grooming industry is up and coming in all aspects,” he said. “Our goal is to play a part in helping more animals with our education and the use of the \u003cb style\u003d\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eIv San Bernard \u003c/b\u003eproducts. The ultimate goal is always to help the pets in what we do!”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLdEp3HkmGLe02iuHXUWijcwjz0TEuNkYpgAx6kzT8Uutm6d7Fyc5ikL6TpDgu--svMUAIMucdAUxO6oGhi9Kmazo8noqKaAox8RfqG_GaTEu9rbYOA_n7kz_dwSmOh8Hwrf6fyS7qhU_WElZFunJ8VAsuF2CbAcAx1dp2Rk-FMIEXi7sf8VUMY2_qYU/s686/Pet_Skin_Academy_Founder_and_CEO_of_Iv_San_Bernard_USA_Veterinarian_Dr_Cliff_Faver.jpg\" style\u003d\"font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"386\" data-original-width\u003d\"686\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLdEp3HkmGLe02iuHXUWijcwjz0TEuNkYpgAx6kzT8Uutm6d7Fyc5ikL6TpDgu--svMUAIMucdAUxO6oGhi9Kmazo8noqKaAox8RfqG_GaTEu9rbYOA_n7kz_dwSmOh8Hwrf6fyS7qhU_WElZFunJ8VAsuF2CbAcAx1dp2Rk-FMIEXi7sf8VUMY2_qYU/s16000/Pet_Skin_Academy_Founder_and_CEO_of_Iv_San_Bernard_USA_Veterinarian_Dr_Cliff_Faver.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ewritten by \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCaroline Zambrano\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://petjourno.com.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ePet Journalist\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSeptember 2023\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e for \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e (all rights reserved).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FNZuIJWsnjmRcOdiHSj5UngEWr7yf6_CwrPkfUwZT8dLp_3aTveOElIyoK02zEr3zNAHPUUmEHzRJsZP_OQhMQmormccztkqQPsgXM92bA_RQgi3y61Z-7VcxyiTYF9PwATTYg7Fesu3_Gk67NpaEz2SrJ5_TtRj624iNfWlbenML-dup8nT7k9ZQ38/s1200/Animal_Welfare_League_NSW_Mobile_Vet_Truck_visiting_North_West_in_September_2023.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FNZuIJWsnjmRcOdiHSj5UngEWr7yf6_CwrPkfUwZT8dLp_3aTveOElIyoK02zEr3zNAHPUUmEHzRJsZP_OQhMQmormccztkqQPsgXM92bA_RQgi3y61Z-7VcxyiTYF9PwATTYg7Fesu3_Gk67NpaEz2SrJ5_TtRj624iNfWlbenML-dup8nT7k9ZQ38/s16000/Animal_Welfare_League_NSW_Mobile_Vet_Truck_visiting_North_West_in_September_2023.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eThe Animal Welfare League NSW Animal Care Truck is heading to North-West NSW\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAustralia’s biggest vet service on wheels will roll into Mudgee, Lightning Ridge, Bourke and Cobar this month, offering free veterinary health checks, vaccinations and microchipping.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis will be the eighth regional trip in 2023 for the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Welfare League NSW\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e clinic team, proudly supported by the NSW Government. The Australian first tour aims to bring this free service to pet owners in NSW who have animals in need of basic vet care. We aim to target communities that may need access to these services due to financial constraints and the rising cost of living.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eOver the upcoming trip, we will be at the following locations and times:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eMudgee:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonday 11 September\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e12pm to 4pm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMudgee Showground, Douro St entrance\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eLightning Ridge:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWednesday 13 September \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e8am to 12pm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCorner of Agate St \u0026amp; Kaolin St\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eBourke:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThursday 14 September \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e9am to 1pm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eShowground on Renshaw Drive\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eCobar:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFriday 15 September\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e9am to 1pm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCobar Shire Council, Lewis St carpark\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnimal Welfare League NSW\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Chief Executive Officer Stephen Albin said the country tour - which will include visits across the State over the next three years - was a new service that will deliver pet care where it is most needed.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e“The Animal Welfare League NSW is dedicated to ensuring every pet has the basic care of a health check, microchipping and vaccinations,” he said.\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e“If a dog or cat is lost, then microchipping is the best way for a pet to be reunited with its owner, and it will also ease pressure on local council pounds.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e“Vaccinations at the right time are fundamental to keeping a pet happy and free of serious diseases, and health checks are an excellent way to ensure pets remain healthy.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe purpose-built B-double trailer is over 25 metres long. It has specially designed areas for animal surgeries, such as desexing, an isolation room, and over 35 recovery cages.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eIt also features equipment for blood work, fridges, a veterinary scale, extensive storage to hold veterinary supplies and more.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“We encourage any pet owner who has a pet that needs a free check from our professional staff to take advantage of the service,” Mr Albin said. T\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ehis offer is targeted towards low-income earners, pensioners and those experiencing financial hardship.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWe hope to see a great turnout next week. For pet owners interested, be aware that dogs must be on lead and cats in carriers. We have previously experienced high demand, so pet owners should come prepared for weather as there could be waiting times.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFor the FAQs, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.awlnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MVT-FAQs.pdf\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.awlnsw.com.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQf2oGxx58RJKaaSsKGViuxQs3VqivtiAqwcK8wxy0w1GbIXEXOAezB-Xc_vjbCI9_-8UeT2_8P6IQCjEpQCddBqbxnlTagvJ6I6hy3BeKM7Zxrl9o_kz4PHFjr3wkEEH77ROGa4nvaEu570iiB5hKi0MV747bK1KpphorFQilxVpW46MCb25zfw3s750/s1850/Tummy%20to%20Temperament%20-%20How%20Canine%20Gut%20Health%20Affects%20Behaviour%20by%20Dr%20Rebecca%20Wilcox.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1265\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQf2oGxx58RJKaaSsKGViuxQs3VqivtiAqwcK8wxy0w1GbIXEXOAezB-Xc_vjbCI9_-8UeT2_8P6IQCjEpQCddBqbxnlTagvJ6I6hy3BeKM7Zxrl9o_kz4PHFjr3wkEEH77ROGa4nvaEu570iiB5hKi0MV747bK1KpphorFQilxVpW46MCb25zfw3s750/s16000/Tummy%20to%20Temperament%20-%20How%20Canine%20Gut%20Health%20Affects%20Behaviour%20by%20Dr%20Rebecca%20Wilcox.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe canine ‘gut microbiome’ refers to the incredibly diverse\ncommunity of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes or microorganisms\nthat live in a dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or gut. And it’s not just\nabout bacteria; it turns out\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id\u003d10.1371/journal.pone.0178433\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003emany viruses\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e are essential to health too.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eBut firstly; the gut comprises the \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eentire intestinal tract\u003c/i\u003e, beginning in a dog’s mouth, and ending at\ntheir anus. And it turns out, the gut is responsible for innumerable functions,\nnot simply digesting food. Research shows the\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecanine gut microbiome\u003c/b\u003e is \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5907387/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003every\nclosely related to ours\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[1] and we also \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.00073/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eshare\nmicrobes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e with our companions. Sharing our homes with dogs (and cats) is\ngreat for pet parents’ microbiome health, too. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThese microscopic critters have co-evolved with our dogs, helping\nto optimise food digestion, regulate the immune system, mood, and even produce\nessential vitamins, such as B vitamins and vitamin K.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eThe Emerging\nScience of the Gut-Brain Axis\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThat feeling of ‘butterflies in your stomach’ when you’re nervous?\nFeeling ‘sick to your stomach’ when you hear bad news? Having a ‘gut feeling’\nabout something? All of this, in humans, is now being attributed to a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641441/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003every real connection\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2] between our\nmicrobiome and brain. The gut microbiome influences the development of the\nbrain and are now implicated, in humans, in numerous neurological diseases,\nincluding dementia, and conditions such as \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146621/#:~:text\u003dThe%20gut%20microbiota%20and%20the,live%20in%20the%20gastrointestinal%20system.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edepression\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #0563c1;\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eanxiety\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, autism, and bipolar disorder.\u0026nbsp;\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146621/#:~:text\u003dThe%20gut%20microbiota%20and%20the,live%20in%20the%20gastrointestinal%20system.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e[3]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe same goes for our dogs. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJb4_pGoSpwX8Nk6-t0FFuf_z6zsp2AETAcghqY5Ior9Ze6brAliCFgRX2AyQY7db23dxsjDVkY0v38_0kbjz3to7MTVdZ0C1_AnNNTZ84nHTtEXGgskdvFbjqKyWT2A5LTI9X80_Gwps3hbdxVDB4yuYiO77VGiPLG0ux5GlResmLIPBNaNStKA5cYMI/s1920/How_Canine_Gut_Health_influences_Dog_Behaviour%20-%20depressed%20puppy%20lying%20on%20the%20floor.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1920\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJb4_pGoSpwX8Nk6-t0FFuf_z6zsp2AETAcghqY5Ior9Ze6brAliCFgRX2AyQY7db23dxsjDVkY0v38_0kbjz3to7MTVdZ0C1_AnNNTZ84nHTtEXGgskdvFbjqKyWT2A5LTI9X80_Gwps3hbdxVDB4yuYiO77VGiPLG0ux5GlResmLIPBNaNStKA5cYMI/s16000/How_Canine_Gut_Health_influences_Dog_Behaviour%20-%20depressed%20puppy%20lying%20on%20the%20floor.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe interaction between the microbiome and the brain is\nfacilitated several ways, involving neural connections via the vagus nerve,\nimmune system pathways, and specific chemicals produced by gut bacteria, called\nmetabolites. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eLet’s define the canine microbiome in greater detail.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eComposition\nof the Canine Microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2e2e2e;\"\u003eDogs harbour distinct microbiomes throughout their\nbody, varying with location, e.g.: ear canal, skin, respiratory tract, urinary\ntract, and gut, etc. Most studies in dogs have centred the gut microbiome,\nthough it’s critical to keep in mind that other microbiome populations\nthroughout the body \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34509665/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehave\nimpacts on health\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2e2e2e;\"\u003e. [4]\u003c/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe composition of the canine microbiome \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9478664/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003evaries\naccording\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to a dog's genetics, sex, age and diet, environment, medications,\nand general health. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eWhen present in a harmonious balance, healthy microbes promote\nwellbeing, though when the microbiome is out of kilter, this is called\n‘dysbiosis.’ Dysbiosis is associated with numerous canine diseases, ranging\nfrom intestinal disorders, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eskin\nissues\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cb\u003eobesity\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003earthritis\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e, and \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ebehavioural\nproblems\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThat said there is a little bit of a ‘\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echicken and egg\u003c/i\u003e’ element here: is the microbiome unbalanced \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ebefore\u003c/i\u003e the disease begins, or does the\ndisease \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003ecause\u003c/i\u003e dysbiosis? Or is it a\nbit of both?\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBox7NEwyHglnXt8on5YStjy6QkJ4N8ZxleUUT7hkRVEWBHFnbc7e0mPJCckniNSNoppzqZQ1YvYoxCEXV6MVFz-1YXTca7T2QcPN7BWGV3IiaiP5n6_r37WM9UKdhaw9Rn_ThaU-DuZ-YYab9_y60A1IhOnUnxzCLY71WZZpot-xaWoXP7Lqc7TjmmrQ/s750/How_canine_gut_hhealth_affects_behaviour%20-%20%20Lactating%20Golden%20Retriever%20passing%20her%20microbiome%20to%20her%20pups.png\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"500\" data-original-width\u003d\"750\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBox7NEwyHglnXt8on5YStjy6QkJ4N8ZxleUUT7hkRVEWBHFnbc7e0mPJCckniNSNoppzqZQ1YvYoxCEXV6MVFz-1YXTca7T2QcPN7BWGV3IiaiP5n6_r37WM9UKdhaw9Rn_ThaU-DuZ-YYab9_y60A1IhOnUnxzCLY71WZZpot-xaWoXP7Lqc7TjmmrQ/w400-h266/How_canine_gut_hhealth_affects_behaviour%20-%20%20Lactating%20Golden%20Retriever%20passing%20her%20microbiome%20to%20her%20pups.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn Texas, veterinarians and scientists test dog stool samples for\nthis \u003ca href\u003d\"https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-1-4614-6418-1_433-1\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eimbalance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, using the ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vetmed.tamu.edu/gilab/service/assays/canine-microbiota-dysbiosis-index/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edysbiosis\nindex\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eUnfortunately, this test is not available in Australia, but the Texas group\nhave identified bacteria that are present in high levels in healthy dogs, and\nnot \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26000959/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ein\nunwell dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: black;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c/i\u003e[5]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAt birth, and as\npuppies, dogs acquire their microbiome \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9951692/\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efrom their mothers\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white; color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, however its structure and composition\nchanges throughout life. [6]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome has fundamental roles in:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#1. Digestion and\nNutrient Absorption\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eMicrobes break down dietary fibres, resistant starch and proteins\nthat are otherwise indigestible for dogs. This process produces compounds,\ncalled short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that nourish the gut cells, maintaining\nthe health and integrity of the intestinal lining.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThese SCFAs are also \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8614570/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eneuroprotective\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, promoting\nbrain health.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#2. Regulation of\nthe Immune System \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome trains the immune system to recognise pathogens,\nwhilst ignoring healthy microbes, harmless substances, and the body’s own\ncells. \u003cb\u003eThe microbiome prevents allergies\u003c/b\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/10/the-many-faces-of-autoimmune-disease-in.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eautoimmune diseases\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e developing. An\nabnormal immune response towards healthy gut bacteria is implicated in \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31369623/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003einflammatory bowel disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. [7]\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDogs with\nthis condition typically have microbiome dysbiosis and faecal microbial\ntransplants (FMT), where faeces from healthy dogs is transplanted into the\nintestines of dogs with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9413255/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003echronic\ngut disease\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, is becoming a \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36256653/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eroutine\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, effective treatment. (In fact, \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond\u003d\u0026amp;term\u003dFMT\u0026amp;cntry\u003d\u0026amp;state\u003d\u0026amp;city\u003d\u0026amp;dist\u003d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFMT\nis being \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond\u003d\u0026amp;term\u003dFMT\u0026amp;cntry\u003d\u0026amp;state\u003d\u0026amp;city\u003d\u0026amp;dist\u003d\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eexplored\nin\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\nclinical trials for a myriad of human illnesses).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn dogs, FMTs use non-obese donors, as amazingly, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173282/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efaeces\nfrom obese dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e causes obesity in recipients. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#3. Integrity of\nthe Gut Barrier \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe lining of\nthe gut acts as a barrier between foreign materials (such as \u003cb\u003etoxins\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebacteria\u003c/b\u003e,\n\u003cb\u003efood allergens\u003c/b\u003e etc.) and the blood. During digestion, beginning in the mouth\nand ending with the excretion of waste products, as faeces, only certain\nsubstances should be absorbed by the intestines. \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2d2b26;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eA balanced microbiome maintains the integrity of this barrier, the\nso-called gut mucosal barrier.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUHlGgCwBWeFBrZIm8Mc_pQTylh5l67DlZIqEAtPfLYF3HgybQcCoPfxM46uy_Aqgbi9ryzt8GCrHT1EkMk9SQo_Gpx-aplaRkrWPcfmyz9V6CjuPVoV3tKto4WCmapqhroULaQfk-6eH7uN6jDSE6evObev2JpWz2M7WOaW80UasoJ8aWIKSmzZuaFI/s600/Canine%20Gut%20Health%20-%20disruptions%20in%20the%20integrity%20of%20the%20gut%20barrier%20causing%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome.png\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"449\" data-original-width\u003d\"600\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUHlGgCwBWeFBrZIm8Mc_pQTylh5l67DlZIqEAtPfLYF3HgybQcCoPfxM46uy_Aqgbi9ryzt8GCrHT1EkMk9SQo_Gpx-aplaRkrWPcfmyz9V6CjuPVoV3tKto4WCmapqhroULaQfk-6eH7uN6jDSE6evObev2JpWz2M7WOaW80UasoJ8aWIKSmzZuaFI/s16000/Canine%20Gut%20Health%20-%20disruptions%20in%20the%20integrity%20of%20the%20gut%20barrier%20causing%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDisruption of this barrier, by certain\ncompounds, pathogens, and an \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35202290/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eabnormal microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e increases\nthe permeability of the gut lining. This is sometimes referred to as ‘\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/leaky-gut-syndrome-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eleaky\ngut syndrome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e’. Increased permeability allows harmful substances and microbes\ndirect access the blood stream, causing \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5988153/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewidespread\ninflammation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and numerous disease conditions.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#4. Production of\nNeurotransmitters\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eSome of the microbes in the gut produce neurotransmitters, the\nchemical messengers regulating mood, behaviour, appetite, and sleep. More \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05756-0#:~:text\u003dMore%20than%2090%25%20of%20the,%2C21%2C22%2C23.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ethan\n90%\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/span\u003eof \u003cb\u003ethe body’s ‘happy’ neurotransmitter, serotonin, is produced in the gut\u003c/b\u003e.\nCertain types of gut bacteria produce \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8234057/#:~:text\u003dGABA%20is%20produced%20by%20Bacteroides,colonic%20enterochromaffin%20cells%20%5B31%5D.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eγ-aminobutyric\nacid\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #040c28;\"\u003e, or\u003c/span\u003e ‘GABA,’\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u003c/span\u003ewhich has a\ncalming impact on the brain. Other neurotransmitters, involved in the ‘fight or\nflight’ response, and other body functions are \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6005194/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ealso\nproduced in significant quantities\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by the microbiome.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_47qZNQyW9ctO1PILTSDXrs6cl3rPZrFzAK6BD6FlmpPhSKzoq5mQR73o6jysHjuKsV0MGVIGNb6ctds99jRuGOuGGsEd6ryrKdkV5HbJpFS4QcX-ysJxcoQpwFjmGqrNtr3kFuSefz2c0_iQwwVjjXQNODHWddK-eMjcN9NmLxsYYSIxzIjMRsPqUZs/s1450/How_the_gut_microbiome_influences_neurological_conditions_in_dogs_like_depression_and_anxiety.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"971\" data-original-width\u003d\"1450\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_47qZNQyW9ctO1PILTSDXrs6cl3rPZrFzAK6BD6FlmpPhSKzoq5mQR73o6jysHjuKsV0MGVIGNb6ctds99jRuGOuGGsEd6ryrKdkV5HbJpFS4QcX-ysJxcoQpwFjmGqrNtr3kFuSefz2c0_iQwwVjjXQNODHWddK-eMjcN9NmLxsYYSIxzIjMRsPqUZs/s16000/How_the_gut_microbiome_influences_neurological_conditions_in_dogs_like_depression_and_anxiety.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome has a significant impact on a dog’s \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32846928/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ememory and ability to learn\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e as they age.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eCertain canine \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32021942/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ephobias\nand aggressive behaviour\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e have been linked to high levels of particular bacteria, and\nmodulation of the microbiome is being investigated as a treatment modality in\nbehavioural disorders. Research has identified microbiome associations in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8614570/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecanine\nepilepsy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e and auto-immune disorders affecting the \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28125651/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ecanine brain\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e#5. Vagal Nerve\nCommunication\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe vagus nerve is the major ‘super-highway’ between the gut and\nthe brain. Some \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28092661/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003egut\nbacteria\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e stimulate this nerve directly, sending signals to the brain. This\npathway plays a role in regulating stress responses and significantly impacting\na \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30643689/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003edog's\nbehaviour\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#6. Detoxification\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP3tZAEsFFqV6QvZDby6uJ1Q4ftJVs8DCGA5ZOdUAB0-vF3AibCs5CVtmslnghmiVIFwDDkmtIpc9iuvrbvj9JP_TAMKyteHF9llIdiID79NkYB-8s_1n7kW5bsx5rKIQGv8d58BjPM7kyQucqjxNKePuHxFaZLtt8andShdQ-qwxCeuiWvqQbQX2YJE/s1800/Veterinarian_Dr_Rebecca_Wilcox_patting_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda_upside_down.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1800\" data-original-width\u003d\"1440\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtP3tZAEsFFqV6QvZDby6uJ1Q4ftJVs8DCGA5ZOdUAB0-vF3AibCs5CVtmslnghmiVIFwDDkmtIpc9iuvrbvj9JP_TAMKyteHF9llIdiID79NkYB-8s_1n7kW5bsx5rKIQGv8d58BjPM7kyQucqjxNKePuHxFaZLtt8andShdQ-qwxCeuiWvqQbQX2YJE/w320-h400/Veterinarian_Dr_Rebecca_Wilcox_patting_her_Irish_Wolfhound_Hilda_upside_down.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe gut microbiome is critical in detoxifying various harmful\ningested compounds. I suspect Hilda, my carrion-loving Irish Wolfhound has a\nparticularly excellent microbiome, in this respect.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDetoxification \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971114/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eprotects\ndogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\nagainst acute toxicity, whilst preventing accumulate of compounds to toxic\nlevels.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe microbiome impacts the way the body metabolises drugs. This\nmay explain why some dogs with the same disease \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2019.00498/full\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003erespond\nto certain treatments\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e whilst others do not. In humans with cancer, the microbiome is\ndetermining the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8276067/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eresponse\nto immunotherapies\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. The same likely applies to our dogs and pet dogs with cancer are\nin \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9412231/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eclinical\ntrials\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e investigating this. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e#7. Competition\nwith Pathogens\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eA healthy, diverse microbiome may \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5657496/#:~:text\u003dIn%20addition%20to%20metabolic%20benefits%2C%20the%20microbiota%20provides%20the%20host,and%20protection%20against%20pathogen%20colonization.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eprevent\ncolonisation with harmful bacteria\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, by competing for nutrients and attachment sites along the gut\nlining. This ‘competitive exclusion’ guards against gut infections and\novergrowth of harmful bacteria, causing dysbiosis.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDysbiosis may increase production of certain toxins or\nmetabolites, affecting brain function and behaviour. \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34509665/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eResearch shows\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[4] that overproduction of ammonia\nand certain bacterial metabolites, contributes to cognitive decline and erratic\nbehaviours in dogs.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eWhat can I do\nto improve my dog’s microbiome?\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eTo understand how we can improve our friend’s microbiome, we need\nto understand the modifiable factors contributing to dysbiosis. The most \u003cb\u003ecommon\nculprits\u003c/b\u003e are \u003cb\u003eantibiotics\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edietary changes\u003c/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eperiods of illness\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;or \u003cb\u003estress\u003c/b\u003e. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe primary way we can impact the gut microbiome is through\nfeeding a diet supporting good microbes and intestinal health, and adding\nhealthy microbes to the gut, via food. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eA Balanced,\nDiverse Diet \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eDog food is a controversial, impassioned topic, but there are some\nnon-negotiables when it comes to the microbiome. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eFeed a high-quality diet that meets the AAFCO's (Association of American\nFeed Control Officials) standards and is appropriate for your dog's size, life\nstage and health status. You can supplement this with various proteins and\nvegetables, providing a plethora of beneficial nutrients, microbes, and\nenvironmental enrichment for your pup! \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncorporate fresh, unprocessed\u003c/b\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2015/10/people-foods-your-dog-can-eat-safely_23.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efoods that are safe for dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBone\nbroth\u003c/b\u003e, without seasonings and additives, is rich in gelatine and other\nnutrients, supporting \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8618064/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ethe\ngut lining\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e and is also anti-inflammatory.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/02/the-health-benefits-of-adding-yogurt-to.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLh-sWD9vFRN1NNju4jJIAqpM9oTJZr24L8YxAjpdxP6M68_odF-nkOD2EDfhzUirFz7gabpPMm-eWxXz9zOCSPTHiRhcXXmbzzNurt6xe1mzvMhHrJdAewK7R2llxVxG0MCG3s7VJww-i6YtmnU1V6hDTlJgmt1RK3cw-n-eQPGqJQzb2SHtVDLuy1A/s724/How_to_improve_your_dog's_gut_microbiome%20-%20clean%20dirty%20bowls%20with%20biofilm%20or%20mould.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"483\" data-original-width\u003d\"724\" height\u003d\"266\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLh-sWD9vFRN1NNju4jJIAqpM9oTJZr24L8YxAjpdxP6M68_odF-nkOD2EDfhzUirFz7gabpPMm-eWxXz9zOCSPTHiRhcXXmbzzNurt6xe1mzvMhHrJdAewK7R2llxVxG0MCG3s7VJww-i6YtmnU1V6hDTlJgmt1RK3cw-n-eQPGqJQzb2SHtVDLuy1A/w400-h266/How_to_improve_your_dog's_gut_microbiome%20-%20clean%20dirty%20bowls%20with%20biofilm%20or%20mould.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/02/the-health-benefits-of-adding-yogurt-to.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eGreek yoghurt\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e (in dairy-tolerant dogs) is another good addition, providing\nbeneficial live bacteria. \u003cb\u003eClean fresh water\u003c/b\u003e is essential. Dirty bowls with \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35805598/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebiofilms\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[8] and mould contribute to dysbiosis.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eI recommend pet parents research diet, visiting \u003ca href\u003d\"https://nutritionrvn.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eevidence-based sites\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf you plan\nto make food at home, please work with a veterinarian and nutritionist to\nensure a balanced diet. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eVet\nconfession: I struggle to balance my own diet, let alone make a complete diet\nat home for Hilda, so I supplement kibble with whole foods.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eConsider\nProbiotics and Prebiotics\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProbiotics\u003c/b\u003e are beneficial bacteria, added to the diet, which can\ntemporarily help balance the microbiome. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003eProbiotic \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-info/power-probiotics\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003elabels\nshould include\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: black;\"\u003e:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\" style\u003d\"background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 18pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003ethe exact probiotic species (e.g., \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; mso-highlight: white;\"\u003eBifidobacterium longum\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; mso-highlight: white; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ethe number of microorganisms (probiotics are measured\nin colony forming units, or CFU; 1-10 billion CFUs daily are recommended for\ndogs).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ean expiry date and storage conditions; and\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003ea guarantee for the number of \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003elive\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e organisms.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe manufacturer should provide research to support claims, and probiotics should be externally audited and accredited. There is a vast difference in quality between brands, and I recommend you discuss choice with your veterinarian.\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style\u003d\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrebiotics\u003c/b\u003e are non-digestible fibre that serves as \u003cspan\u003efood\nfor the beneficial bacteria\u003c/span\u003e. [9] Prebiotics may include \u003ci\u003ebeet pulp\u003c/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003echicory root\u003c/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003egum arabica\u003c/i\u003e and\n\u003ci\u003ehigh fibre vegetables\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e(Synbiotics \u003d a probiotic and prebiotic administered together).\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eAvoid\nUnnecessary Antibiotics \u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-3QagfS0WkE1yjHiuXUZ8267dMAlerlob-t9XwlQtw9hZ05jM4wdTRIvqCemcmZUMNfF7w_XsDATsTckAKB1FWIkkJV_xPFKemFa-PEQdg-bq9XVclRsssaH5VPaUAjmQPGrWtx2qfCeKaNDaFV8HHiuCJFkS1c3Zf77tG0-Nupg33y08SiavSEWCXo/s1620/Improve_your_dog's_microbiome_by_avoiding_unnecessary_antibiotics.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-3QagfS0WkE1yjHiuXUZ8267dMAlerlob-t9XwlQtw9hZ05jM4wdTRIvqCemcmZUMNfF7w_XsDATsTckAKB1FWIkkJV_xPFKemFa-PEQdg-bq9XVclRsssaH5VPaUAjmQPGrWtx2qfCeKaNDaFV8HHiuCJFkS1c3Zf77tG0-Nupg33y08SiavSEWCXo/s16000/Improve_your_dog's_microbiome_by_avoiding_unnecessary_antibiotics.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAntibiotics save lives and are essential for treating certain\nbacterial infections. However, they damage the microbiome, and must be used\njudiciously, and \u003ci style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eonly\u003c/i\u003e under\nveterinary guidance. \u003cb\u003eInappropriate use also creates antibiotic resistance\u003c/b\u003e,\naffecting our pets and us.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eRegular\nWorming\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eRoutine worming protects against intestinal parasites (worms),\nwhich may damage the gut lining, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34933444/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003epromoting dysbiosis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Parasites\ncan also be zoonotic, infecting humans.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eExercise\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJx_mAhkpNJy1dtSyf5Wgd1PU2-nSCPPvybPYe0F5FngpcOOugtIvJA-ljLi66Ol4gzIPuROvbFeJEj2nvGIlw1rIaon5tgCRZUQzVZm2niViW8wg1rz9C-2KrGn_QaZclR_AqHf-mumXIR_CabE4AHn92D9nvzmG5R0Plr6zaztYnwM6qsQ0Ra5QUoFw/s1100/Avoiding%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome%20in%20Dogs%20-%20regular%20exercise%20-%20dog%20owner%20splashing%20with%20dogs%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"777\" data-original-width\u003d\"1100\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJx_mAhkpNJy1dtSyf5Wgd1PU2-nSCPPvybPYe0F5FngpcOOugtIvJA-ljLi66Ol4gzIPuROvbFeJEj2nvGIlw1rIaon5tgCRZUQzVZm2niViW8wg1rz9C-2KrGn_QaZclR_AqHf-mumXIR_CabE4AHn92D9nvzmG5R0Plr6zaztYnwM6qsQ0Ra5QUoFw/s16000/Avoiding%20Leaky%20Gut%20Syndrome%20in%20Dogs%20-%20regular%20exercise%20-%20dog%20owner%20splashing%20with%20dogs%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eRegular exercise creates a more diverse and \u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30157109/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebalanced gut microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e for your pup\nand for you! Grab that leash.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eMinimise\nStress\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eChronic stress \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9039956/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ealters\nthe microbiome\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, affecting digestion. Reduce stress in your dog’s environment\nwith a comfortable living space, and importantly, a consistent routine.\nPositive training methods, socialisation, and environmental enrichment are also\ncritical.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eLimit\nExposure to Toxins\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ePesticides, herbicides, and cleaning agents \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10026936/#:~:text\u003dExposure%20to%20pesticides%20can%20significantly,their%20effect%20on%20the%20host.\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003enegatively\naffect the gut health\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;[10]. Ensure your dog's environment is free from these harmful agents\nwhere possible.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eRegular Vet\nVisits\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eCheck in with your vet to detect any health issues early. At\nminimum, an annual check-up is recommended.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003eFinally, \u003cb\u003eavoid sudden changes in diet or introduction of\nsupplements\u003c/b\u003e, and reach out to your vet when in doubt. Note any changes in your\ndog's stool, weight, thirst, appetite, energy levels and behaviour, as all of\nthese may reflect changes in gut health and other diseases.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe canine microbiome has enormous influences on physical and\nmental health, and by appreciating this we can really help our friends. As the\nscience progresses, more intervention and treatments will become available, so\nwatch this space!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ewritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eDr Bec\u003c/b\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003eAugust 2023\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover\u0026nbsp;\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e(all rights reserved).\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout our writer\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIszNRFQdRM50fLTPYSloe1cAuD1MLv1QuzBcj6IQLj6oON51-b66-EbCgMlF8OzzzwZxVYtFinvG0jwjT8cSZB9-GnaNmPwfss37pnSWKAsLc8ST0hdOHkhO2K4Ca-lgg77B9usoDocoJU072fJYCV463c2YRQH7wCP__2Z6F-W5EUvSoxk20RS5sOgqq/s1076/Dr%20Bec%20Vet%20with%20her%20cat.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1076\" data-original-width\u003d\"1072\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIszNRFQdRM50fLTPYSloe1cAuD1MLv1QuzBcj6IQLj6oON51-b66-EbCgMlF8OzzzwZxVYtFinvG0jwjT8cSZB9-GnaNmPwfss37pnSWKAsLc8ST0hdOHkhO2K4Ca-lgg77B9usoDocoJU072fJYCV463c2YRQH7wCP__2Z6F-W5EUvSoxk20RS5sOgqq/w399-h400/Dr%20Bec%20Vet%20with%20her%20cat.jpg\" width\u003d\"399\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Bec is a Melbourne-based veterinarian and academic, working in the clinic, animal welfare, the media and medical research. She has a passion for sharing fascinating facts and the latest research on the intriguing lives and science of all animals, particularly those we share our lives with.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec is a regular guest on Melbourne radio, a columnist for\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Dog Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian Cat Lover Magazine\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, and she presents short segments on all things animal related (see\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.instagram.com/drbecvet/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eInsta\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id\u003d100091573852713\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e). Her emphasis is on sharing of evidence-based veterinary advances and the empowerment of pet parents, and society, through promoting medical literacy, or the understanding of our pets’ health, and our own. She relishes reaching out to all animal loving audiences.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHer academic and clinical research spans several areas, with a focus on the role of the microbiome in pet health, preventative medicine, developing new veterinary medicines, clinical trials that benefit animals and humans, and working to prevent antibiotic resistance.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDr Bec advocates for animal charities that promote animal welfare, in Australia and overseas.\u003cbr /\u003eHer blog can be found at:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.drbecvet.com/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.drbecvet.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and she may be contacted at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:bec@drbecvet.com\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebec@drbecvet.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGut instincts: microbiota as a key regulator of brain development, ageing and neurodegeneration \u003c/b\u003e-\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641441/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003ehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641441/\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class\u003d\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003e[3]\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGut Microbiota in Anxiety and Depression: Unveiling the Relationships and Management Options -\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan role\u003d\"menubar\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121;\"\u003e\u003ca aria-expanded\u003d\"false\" aria-haspopup\u003d\"true\" href\u003d\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146621/#\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" role\u003d\"menuitem\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #376faa;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePharmaceuticals (Basel).\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #212121;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #212121;\"\u003e2023 Apr; 16(4): 565.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"fm-vol-iss-date\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121;\"\u003ePublished online 2023 Apr 9.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class\u003d\"doi\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; overflow-wrap: inherit; word-break: inherit;\"\u003edoi:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fph16040565\" ref\u003d\"reftype\u003dother\u0026amp;article-id\u003d10146621\u0026amp;issue-id\u003d434554\u0026amp;journal-id\u003d2102\u0026amp;FROM\u003dArticle%7CFront%20Matter\u0026amp;TO\u003dContent%20Provider%7CCrosslink%7CDOI\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"box-sizing: inherit; 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font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, in collaboration with a leading behaviour veterinarian, \u003cb\u003eDr. Lewis Kirkham\u003c/b\u003e, is issuing a warning concerning cute pet and children posts on social media.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"It has become increasingly common in many people's social media feeds – images and videos showing pets interacting with small children and babies,\" says Nadia Crighton from \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet Insurance Australia\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\"However, for those of us who understand pet behaviour and body language, many of these videos and images are truly alarming.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegrettably, many children sustain unnecessary injuries due to unsuspecting and trusting owners who do not comprehend pet behaviour.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren must be under 100% supervision\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;when around any dog or cat, ensuring the safety of both the child and the pet.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeading behaviour vet\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Lewis Kirkham\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;also concurs that pet owners should set aside their cameras and properly supervise their pets during interactions with children. As a dedicated veterinarian and author of \"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2019/03/dog-lovers-book-club-april-2019.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eTell Your Dog You’re Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Dog Owners Expecting a Baby\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eTell Your Cat You’re Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Cat Owners Expecting a Baby\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", Dr. Kirkham is concerned about the influence social media is exerting on pet owners, impacting the decisions they make in pursuit of a great shot.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I am often tagged on social media in what are perceived as 'cute' videos of unsupervised babies interacting with dogs,\" he comments. \"Many of these are deeply concerning to those who can accurately interpret a dog's anxious body language.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCommon Signs a Dog is Anxious:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbUnXuWonbpMx0p5MyuCxoHyK2QqpA1VKwI4FKOeP-E6d8ogEtfuykUuSAla0v-pgSgy3BPdLndptaSPzyFBkCPhanQ0kZqbZGSc64vFDQNQOD6Fmgyx89C_vqBxYxGx-wiAjKvS8sBmTot5l5n2gOwC_azcgS0rr63XiCm9Ttp58bwhONalO_V-EAmY/s900/Warning%20about%20cute%20photos%20of%20dogs%20and%20cats%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Rottweiler%20with%20Easter%20Bunny%20ears%20growling%20as%20toddler%20is%20kissing%20him.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"600\" data-original-width\u003d\"900\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHbUnXuWonbpMx0p5MyuCxoHyK2QqpA1VKwI4FKOeP-E6d8ogEtfuykUuSAla0v-pgSgy3BPdLndptaSPzyFBkCPhanQ0kZqbZGSc64vFDQNQOD6Fmgyx89C_vqBxYxGx-wiAjKvS8sBmTot5l5n2gOwC_azcgS0rr63XiCm9Ttp58bwhONalO_V-EAmY/s16000/Warning%20about%20cute%20photos%20of%20dogs%20and%20cats%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Rottweiler%20with%20Easter%20Bunny%20ears%20growling%20as%20toddler%20is%20kissing%20him.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eMoon eyes (whites of the eyes are visible)  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eAvoiding eye contact  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eMoving away from the child or freezing \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTucked ears or tail  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eYawning  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePanting  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eLicking (lips or the child) \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Signs a Cat is Anxious:  \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiancatlover.com/2019/11/cat-toileting-issues-undesirable.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eInappropriate toileting\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hiding  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eCrouching  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Hissing/growling  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Overgrooming  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"With recent reports of dog attacks on children, it's crucial for pet owners to comprehend their pet's behaviour and the signals they display when feeling stressed,\" Crighton emphasises.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1U6Sln2t4j-ntuHEdzlI-QFF8CJFlyw1tYTSXBo2rIL1_btZWdkZgcZNVBgt6m8yP3QnmdPkqB5P17Dt7IS4JpGCV3fq6VljXnj43iWmhzHKQ3Je5-h1ZR23ZlLRoLFxFgGUcdmEYcd-VS_fef_wJBSIQCNH76c-lv50-xL-rsECoAE9vSEtieI-5dc/s1620/Warning%20about%20photos%20of%20pets%20and%20kids%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Nathan%20Hanna%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1620\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1U6Sln2t4j-ntuHEdzlI-QFF8CJFlyw1tYTSXBo2rIL1_btZWdkZgcZNVBgt6m8yP3QnmdPkqB5P17Dt7IS4JpGCV3fq6VljXnj43iWmhzHKQ3Je5-h1ZR23ZlLRoLFxFgGUcdmEYcd-VS_fef_wJBSIQCNH76c-lv50-xL-rsECoAE9vSEtieI-5dc/w266-h400/Warning%20about%20photos%20of%20pets%20and%20kids%20on%20social%20media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Nathan%20Hanna%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"266\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\"A child can be a bewildering source of energy for a dog or cat, and unless they are appropriately socialised and prepared for a baby, such interactions can prove catastrophic for parents, children, and pets alike.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ePet owners cannot merely assume that their pet will react in a certain way in a given situation, especially if the pet has never encountered the stimulus before, including newborn babies and children.\"  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSubjecting pets to undue stress for the sake of social media videos or images could trigger an unwanted response in your dog or cat, potentially resulting in the pet being excluded from the family, placed in a shelter, or even euthanised.  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eMany social media videos depict dogs with wide moon eyes, licking babies, and appearing visibly anxious during the interaction.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The dog often actively tries to evade the baby, avoids eye contact, and may even lick them to push them away,\" notes Dr. Kirkham.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\"These signs are frequently overlooked by the person behind the camera. Ensuring pets are supervised and kept within arm's reach at all times is imperative to prevent incidents. In my view, a video of a baby alone with a pet is equivalent to being 'unsupervised'.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ePet owners are strongly encouraged to\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003estudy pet behaviour and seek assistance from trained professionals\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;if they notice any signs of undesirable behaviours.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-size: x-large;\" /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\"In this realm of responsible pet ownership, education is paramount,\" says Crighton.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\"Many times, pet owners fail to recognise the signs, especially if they have never encountered any behavioural issues with their pet before.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing Pets for a Newborn Baby:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eExpectant parents can also\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/preparing-dog-cat-new-baby-dr-lewis-kirkham/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ebetter prepare their existing pets\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003epets for the arrival of a new baby.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRvOBQbaT5WgibMGhQj4y8jUHMwzac4XwI9fC0lOBqIaNcMyPN9kid_ESxss5SHWjrgohEHh0h0fTqnFmuz9gX395Utod2S9APgDahujGGl6WULeEB7_Mb8ppB8-cMEyo-3ShvLyxcRbbwN3ULLEPMVM94AcG1KtjW5uP0BCfOfrdUEgGtb0rJrN5DWE/s838/Introducing%20your%20dog%20to%20a%20new%20baby%20-%20%20cream%20Labrador%20sits%20on%20couch%20next%20to%20an%20expectant%20woman.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"559\" data-original-width\u003d\"838\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRvOBQbaT5WgibMGhQj4y8jUHMwzac4XwI9fC0lOBqIaNcMyPN9kid_ESxss5SHWjrgohEHh0h0fTqnFmuz9gX395Utod2S9APgDahujGGl6WULeEB7_Mb8ppB8-cMEyo-3ShvLyxcRbbwN3ULLEPMVM94AcG1KtjW5uP0BCfOfrdUEgGtb0rJrN5DWE/s16000/Introducing%20your%20dog%20to%20a%20new%20baby%20-%20%20cream%20Labrador%20sits%20on%20couch%20next%20to%20an%20expectant%20woman.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"The great news is that there are exceptional resources available that can help pets acclimate to a new addition to the household,\" Crighton points out. \"This should be undertaken as soon as you learn you're expecting – the better prepared your pet is, the smoother the transition.\"  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eUnderstandably, many devoted pet owners don't fully grasp the significant impact a baby can have on their pet's environment until the baby arrives home. This can lead to behavioural problems and significant stress in an already tired household.  \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDr. Kirkham recommends remaining vigilant for any signs when the baby arrives home and urges all expecting pet parents to prepare during pregnancy to better equip their pets for the upcoming changes.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"If the pet becomes overtly fearful or anxious – including barking in dogs or hiding in cats – intervention by a qualified behaviour vet is advised,\" he suggests.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOa075KPMJUU1aTmPMuuMj-W153OakzMergQm7tG0cwh8WH7JRFpHq7dptrIYdsDUXM4a_ZIPYX22nrSti7PHeO5bxogXVFQYhtRcYbms12_8VUVOt4246P0bB58sYBxntMOyGhRn3cJuOPzmnJjtob4u31i0KT-HB4rlJBjP59ZYT98LSuMhaqTXEdL4/s1850/Warning%20about%20social%20media%20posts%20of%20cats%20and%20kids%20-%20red-haired%20girl%20petting%20a%20Persian%20cat%20under%20the%20chin%20-%20%20Veronika%20Homchis%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1233\" data-original-width\u003d\"1850\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOa075KPMJUU1aTmPMuuMj-W153OakzMergQm7tG0cwh8WH7JRFpHq7dptrIYdsDUXM4a_ZIPYX22nrSti7PHeO5bxogXVFQYhtRcYbms12_8VUVOt4246P0bB58sYBxntMOyGhRn3cJuOPzmnJjtob4u31i0KT-HB4rlJBjP59ZYT98LSuMhaqTXEdL4/s16000/Warning%20about%20social%20media%20posts%20of%20cats%20and%20kids%20-%20red-haired%20girl%20petting%20a%20Persian%20cat%20under%20the%20chin%20-%20%20Veronika%20Homchis%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"Cats may start urinating indoors or spending more time outside. Both cats and dogs might fixate on or become aggressive toward the baby. In such cases, prompt intervention by a qualified behaviour vet is recommended.\"  \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 22nd August 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eRelated Topics:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2016/02/dog-bites-subtle-warning-signs.html\" rel\u003d\"\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDog Bites: the Subtle Warning Signs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2017/11/dogs-and-kids-how-to-manage-it-right.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs and Kids: How to Manage it Right\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/05/what-is-right-age-for-kids-to-have-dog.html\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eWhat is the right age for kids to have a dog?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/6120809997999617216/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/warning-about-cute-pets-kids-posts-on.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/6120809997999617216"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/6120809997999617216"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2023/08/warning-about-cute-pets-kids-posts-on.html","title":"Warning about Cute Pets \u0026 Kids Posts on Social Media"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YPTHbWez2g_R3zb_QIIAUmEz84rzv_uyA-gw_PicKkg35JIOgNWfxSwVkukmWbDqOBcLNwo7pV5U3ikUrsxVl7tCCbHlKXXcf_N-1tGNnVsDkNPvrtc7tzsb7FzY5Xq4uyUyFghP3fC89bZCq3dzFAQRSnDPfNDZprxYTd_sjfScX0g2HX3cK3equiI/s72-c/Warning%20about%20Photos%20of%20Pets%20\u0026%20Kids%20on%20Social%20Media%20-%20Photo%20by%20Mali%20Desha%20on%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});