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Also known as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ecranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, this painful orthopaedic condition can see a sudden and debilitating onset that can be very expensive to treat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E discovers what pet owners can do to prevent cruciate ligament problems and how to spot a problem in your dog. Plus, meet the adorable Hades and his loving pet parents, who know first-hand how quickly a CCL rupture can occur. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Cruciate ligament issues can be excruciating for dogs and can lead to very expensive surgery and treatments to correct the problem,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WFUO6v\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says. “Over the past five years, we have noticed the incidence of Cruciate Ligament complaints remaining stubbornly high, while the treatment costs continue to increase with the recent upsweep in inflation.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBad breeding\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eobesity\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Etrauma\u003C\/b\u003E, and other factors can increase your pet’s likelihood of suffering from Cruciate Ligament issues, with many pet owners not understanding the condition until it is too late. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The cruciate ligament plays a vital role in the knee joint, known as the stifle joint,” Crighton says. “\u003Cb\u003EDogs have two cruciate ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E in each knee joint known as the \u003Ci\u003Ecranial cruciate ligament\u003C\/i\u003E and the \u003Ci\u003Ecaudal cruciate ligament\u003C\/i\u003E.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe cruciate ligaments stabilise the knee joints in dogs by preventing excessive forward or backward motions of the bones – the femur and tibia, or the thigh bone and the shine bone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDJ78zP8IPHG7N2e7KBHSKQM98pIzhOqZWcZbmTxvXXMf-roKXGTiVFBPqU-jml-a71h8wusABCf7m9Vnty4Hu1d_zNMV06wOT1X8RTNSz4BzdFxPrbm3W_WJl3LCh6nDPQc3B0Qw6sf7uAVJxxMPDackq8l3JDbEfkrkqKLEHXxR_BCzrqrIIiC4x\/s665\/Cruciate_Ligament_Injuries_in_Dogs%20-%20showing%20normal%20versus%20torn%20ACL.jpeg\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"406\" data-original-width=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDJ78zP8IPHG7N2e7KBHSKQM98pIzhOqZWcZbmTxvXXMf-roKXGTiVFBPqU-jml-a71h8wusABCf7m9Vnty4Hu1d_zNMV06wOT1X8RTNSz4BzdFxPrbm3W_WJl3LCh6nDPQc3B0Qw6sf7uAVJxxMPDackq8l3JDbEfkrkqKLEHXxR_BCzrqrIIiC4x\/s16000\/Cruciate_Ligament_Injuries_in_Dogs%20-%20showing%20normal%20versus%20torn%20ACL.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen a dog experiences cruciate ligament disease, be it a rupture or a partial tear, it can result in sudden instability of the knee joint, with the first symptom being a sudden onset of \u003Cb\u003Elameness and pain\u003C\/b\u003E. In addition, the damage can cause those important bones inside the knee to move incorrectly, leading to other issues with the entire knee structure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9GJis-ZG21SPWStBMtRadPCmFb-UFAyAdg59jFHxMi7zVAVlgs2oQjebTDvN6NTvdU4iAj5pPv7Na5kB2JrOSDYjBFUGMNmOTmMP-vKnufEpvc4lHMssM9xr6rxscc5sNVCXkFupxV-JnImUQf4PriBICzX5EMuk1t5OYb8hbLjUBACYzhg057y4J\/s6720\/Mastiff_on_a_dog_walk_weight_management_for_cruciate_ligament_injuries%20-%20Credit%20Anil%20Sharma%20on%20Pexels.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"6720\" data-original-width=\"4480\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9GJis-ZG21SPWStBMtRadPCmFb-UFAyAdg59jFHxMi7zVAVlgs2oQjebTDvN6NTvdU4iAj5pPv7Na5kB2JrOSDYjBFUGMNmOTmMP-vKnufEpvc4lHMssM9xr6rxscc5sNVCXkFupxV-JnImUQf4PriBICzX5EMuk1t5OYb8hbLjUBACYzhg057y4J\/w266-h400\/Mastiff_on_a_dog_walk_weight_management_for_cruciate_ligament_injuries%20-%20Credit%20Anil%20Sharma%20on%20Pexels.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ENeapolitan Mastiff on a walk\u003Cbr \/\u003EPhoto: Anil Sharma (Pexels)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E“It is known that certain breeds can be more prone to cruciate ligament problems due to genetic reasons,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Overweight pets are also at risk of developing issues with their cruciate ligaments, as to dogs that have suffered accidental trauma to the area.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe rise in obesity rates in dogs is also a significant factor in the increase in cruciate ligament problems in dogs. Understanding that having an overweight pet can lead to additional stress being loaded onto the ligaments, making them much more susceptible to injury and degeneration. So, it is crucial that pet owners \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ekeep their dogs at their correct weight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help prevent problems.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeeping your pet fit is also high on the agenda\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDogs that have limited movement or a solid exercise regime can also lead to a weakening of the ligament. However, even the fittest pets can still suffer from cruciate ligament issues. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Common dog injuries can also cause cruciate ligament damage,” Crighton says. “Even a case of the zoomies causing a sharp, sudden twist or hyperextension of the knee joint that can lead to Cruciate Ligament rupture.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETreatment typically involves surgery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to stabilise the joint, alleviate pain while restoring normal function of the knee joint. There are different surgical techniques available in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Cruciate ligament disease can be a very complex condition that will vary depending on your dog’s age, breed, size, and other factors,” Crighton says. “If you suspect your dog is suffering from a Cruciate Ligament issue,\u003Cb\u003E contact your veterinarian immediately to get a correct diagnosis\u003C\/b\u003E and treatment plan for your dog’s specific needs and to prevent any future problems.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESymptoms of Cruciate Ligament Problems include:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELameness\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDifficulty Standing\/Jumping\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESwelling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJoint Pain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBreeds Commonly Affected By Cruciate Ligament Problems:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUnderstanding cruciate ligament problems can affect any dog breed at any age is essential. However, according to data from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, certain breeds have been noted to be more susceptible to suffering from these conditions, with one of the most popular cross breeds featuring high on the list, making education around this condition increasingly important.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E1.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Spoodle Cross\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/alaskan-malamute-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAlaskan Malamute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHades' Story\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgx9219MIeTCPupOuwxCalHw3R9r8Y_Ye1fRcVQxM3x9SeqaOP0R1itET3ulZ4uYLDFeK6PcSvv2YK-iz6wKtxiBT_jGeFKzNWG5Nwq9BCPxUT8lU3I5ux03dVpMq9JLbap0qzRXFpbMQJRQCu4za_HBdBYqQm2bc2Ns8_QwWMPrdWmT-WyfwiWkOU\/s1600\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_Case_Study_dog_Hades_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgx9219MIeTCPupOuwxCalHw3R9r8Y_Ye1fRcVQxM3x9SeqaOP0R1itET3ulZ4uYLDFeK6PcSvv2YK-iz6wKtxiBT_jGeFKzNWG5Nwq9BCPxUT8lU3I5ux03dVpMq9JLbap0qzRXFpbMQJRQCu4za_HBdBYqQm2bc2Ns8_QwWMPrdWmT-WyfwiWkOU\/w300-h400\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_Case_Study_dog_Hades_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMeet the beautiful six-year-old Hades, who had a terrible accident after heading out for a quick toilet break before bedtime. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We first noticed a problem one night when Hades had been let outside just before bedtime,” says Daniel Gregory, Hades' loving pet parent. “My partner and I heard a yelp and went to the door to the backyard to see what was going on. We noticed Hades was limping; his left hind leg was tucked right up against his body, and he wasn't willing to put any weight on it.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDaniel and his partner Dylan were worried about the situation and made an emergency call to the veterinarian for a check-up and booked the next available appointment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Our vet felt Hades' leg and said he suspected it could have been his cruciate ligament, but Hades' muscles were tense, and he couldn't diagnose it without sedating him. He also wanted to take an X-ray. So, he booked us in for the sedation and x-rays.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELater that day, the news was confirmed—Hades needed \u003Cb\u003Eurgent surgery to fix his damaged cruciate ligament\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The total cost for the entire process - initial consult, sedation, and x-rays, surgery, three follow-ups - was $2,985.87,” Daniel says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut Daniel and Dylan had pet insurance for Hades.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We got back $2,188.69, \u003Cb\u003Eout of pocket just under $800 for the whole process\u003C\/b\u003E, which includes the per condition excess of $200.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Pet insurance made the surgery financially viable for us,” Daniel says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimxfcEhtx9euHCuxb3UKZ4uA-YH_kG2gqeiECgDDm4OcFHj0jM7QGUC-8glIccG6tgR1asPHQbUxKK2V9fzPk4KzEU5LM5SWFL9az0H3BGcYZUcM_jkyWMddBrrBIkD29Ke6_qQI38JZsUf5FbULiDS9dttlVsFvzmZ0pzyJ-pJ5vL30Ycozd1b-Ox\/s4032\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_Hades_recovering_from_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimxfcEhtx9euHCuxb3UKZ4uA-YH_kG2gqeiECgDDm4OcFHj0jM7QGUC-8glIccG6tgR1asPHQbUxKK2V9fzPk4KzEU5LM5SWFL9az0H3BGcYZUcM_jkyWMddBrrBIkD29Ke6_qQI38JZsUf5FbULiDS9dttlVsFvzmZ0pzyJ-pJ5vL30Ycozd1b-Ox\/w300-h400\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_Hades_recovering_from_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“We can't easily come up with almost $3,000 overnight but can come up with $800; \u003Cb\u003Ehaving the insurance allowed us not to worry about the cost\u003C\/b\u003E. We could just focus on Hades' recovery.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe fantastic news is; nine weeks after surgery, Hades is doing great and back to his bouncy self. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Our dog is doing great now! It's been about nine weeks since the surgery, and he's bouncing around like a puppy! You'd never know now that he'd ever had a problem with the leg,” Daniel smiles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/07\/simple-at-home-dog-conditioning.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESimple at-home Dog Conditioning Exercises to Prevent Injury\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/the-role-of-physiotherapy-in-canine.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Role of Physiotherapy for Canine Hock Instability\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EManaging a pet cancer diagnosis is possible with right resources and support\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E A retired policeman’s quest to improve his dog’s quantity and quality of life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs a pet owner, hearing the news that your furry companion has been diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. Retired Melbourne police officer Michael Ferdinand knows the heartbreak when his 7-year-old dog Bella was diagnosed with B cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that originates in the B-cell and has no cure. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nEyLZ51clJA\u0026amp;t=1s\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evideo interview\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E to help other pet owners navigate their pet’s diagnosis, Mr Ferdinand shares his family’s journey managing the cancer of their beloved Labrador – from diagnosis, prognosis and options for treatment to finding an \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmaust.com\/petdogtrial\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eanti-cancer drug trial\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E that gave Bella more time with her family and quality of life that she deserved, until it was time to say goodbye.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJV5h7xumjOWH2uwEc-QXL5yEv1tN0RyOPfmxlT9bGDMRbQChhgmyIFJ-JWaV76pYVo4KFIhHGwH5N5gn-d4OY06e1mjWl5JpwRCKMz2G4LpvUmceJ2SioM5kEeDiCgUZssYgqtyCiqqdTjvxX5nrWRLLh5YrR8lfqIIpvXX20_rlU83kyJl2abbbW\/s1650\/Labrador_Bella_with_her_new_Oodle_sibling.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1106\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJV5h7xumjOWH2uwEc-QXL5yEv1tN0RyOPfmxlT9bGDMRbQChhgmyIFJ-JWaV76pYVo4KFIhHGwH5N5gn-d4OY06e1mjWl5JpwRCKMz2G4LpvUmceJ2SioM5kEeDiCgUZssYgqtyCiqqdTjvxX5nrWRLLh5YrR8lfqIIpvXX20_rlU83kyJl2abbbW\/s16000\/Labrador_Bella_with_her_new_Oodle_sibling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBella, lying next to the family's new dog Teddy Bear.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\"\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;\"\u003EBella was like a mum to Teddy and \u003Cbr \/\u003Eshe loved playing with him. They slept together nearly every night. \"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDr Kathleen O’Connell\u003C\/b\u003E, specialist veterinary oncologist from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Referral Hospital Brisbane\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (QLD), notes that about 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/vetcancersociety.org\/pet-owners\/faqs\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E¹\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlso, canine lymphoma is one of the most common and aggressive types of cancer diagnosed in dogs, accounting for around 7 to 14% of all cancers diagnosed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/wcorc\/cancer-research\/canine-lymphoma-research.php\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E²\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“B cell lymphoma is the more common type of lymphoma and comprises around 60 to 80%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/emedicine.medscape.com\/article\/202677-overview\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E³\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E of cases seen,” she says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Symptoms can include swellings (enlarged lymph nodes), lethargy, weight loss and loss of appetite.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne of the most significant effects of managing a pet cancer diagnosis is the emotional toll it can take on the owners. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Pets are often considered family members, and the thought of losing them can be distressing. Add to this the daily management of the disease, which can create feelings of overwhelm, fear and uncertainty,” says Dr O’Connell. “However, managing your pet’s cancer diagnosis is possible with the right resources and support for pet parents.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBella’s diagnosis was by chance \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt all began when Michael took Bella down to the beach for a run, and she \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etore the cruciate ligament\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in her right back leg. She had reconstructive surgery, and a month later, their vet found lymphoma in the back of her knees and under her chin. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUXaAeOq_3tEk4qAwROfHC8B-KLfiysD_B30vyrDZXvyoRFDeU8aCMrZ0VrdO7aKD2vMHYxDg0WjqvyV5eGWFXCJA2MFFZJJ__rHm1xkoJ9GiVvlb64tk7PW3qWU6d3pAJmINDj-5gI9fJ4Mbsp80aNi0VE24efv-3ZUQXaPwplJYAHYxjbw-fX02T\/s1500\/Canine_Lymphoma_patient_Labrador_Bella_being_a_goofball_at_home.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUXaAeOq_3tEk4qAwROfHC8B-KLfiysD_B30vyrDZXvyoRFDeU8aCMrZ0VrdO7aKD2vMHYxDg0WjqvyV5eGWFXCJA2MFFZJJ__rHm1xkoJ9GiVvlb64tk7PW3qWU6d3pAJmINDj-5gI9fJ4Mbsp80aNi0VE24efv-3ZUQXaPwplJYAHYxjbw-fX02T\/w400-h400\/Canine_Lymphoma_patient_Labrador_Bella_being_a_goofball_at_home.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBella after\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;her first scan in Albury and she's like:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Don't take a photo of me with no hair on my tummy!\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E“Poor Bella, to go from a knee operation to lymphoma in such a short time was the worst news we could receive,” says Michael.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The one positive was that if she hadn’t injured her knee, she probably would not have been visiting the vet. I did not notice the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/01\/evaluating-lumps-and-bumps-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Elumps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E were there on her hind legs until the vet showed me. Her diagnosis would have been severely delayed to the point where we may have lost her in a very short amount of time.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUpon Bella’s cancer diagnosis, Mr Ferdinand was referred to a veterinary oncologist who presented options to manage Bella’s cancer. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr O’Connell explains, “Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are highly recommended, but they can cause side effects, including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Currently, \u003Cb\u003Ethe mainstay of canine B cell lymphoma treatment is chemotherapy\u003C\/b\u003E. Without further therapy, it has a very poor prognosis and survival time is short. Not every owner may opt to pursue chemo and are left looking for other options to help improve quality of life and extend survival time.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA second commonly chosen option, \u003Cb\u003Epalliative care\u003C\/b\u003E, means your dog may need to take steroids and may only have a short time to live. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Palliative care may be chosen alongside a more aggressive treatment, or it may be reserved for patients when the cancer is advanced or has spread extensively, and the prognosis for long-term survival is poor,” says Dr O’Connell. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“There may also be treatment limitations due to concurrent health concerns and the owner may decide that, due to incurable cancer, they want to improve quality of life and minimise side effects of treatment.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnti-cancer drug trials also treatment option \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter weighing the options, Mr Ferdinand investigated a third alternative – an anti-cancer drug trial run by biotech company \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPharmAust\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, and Bella was eligible! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr O’Connell is one of the vets from around Australia, New Zealand and United States evaluating the drug \u003Ci\u003EMonepantel\u003C\/i\u003E (MPL) in dogs that have been newly diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma and have not started any treatment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E28-day drug trial\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eincludes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ethree veterinary check-ups\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;­– at the start, at 14 days and 28 days of the trial. Although this meant Mr Ferdinand had to travel from his home in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula to the nearest trial centre in Albury, NSW, he says it was worth it for Bella to have a good quality of life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgldnIcbGXggBjNkpRTsGip5PLgnywMHNRhZ90BVDudPI0G0Ix7lKtG9kfsKU0YjXzEnrnEb_ByUghFFT9bDpq0SYOYfl9wArMdxGRqd0YQKHKrRqfPoBZEzb-nknV9KRlJs7GrDnlex9Oj1q89gInDiHb2Bi0JvFZ0UZJjDK-3VC53iFgmkef0oIGq\/s1850\/Monepantel_Anti-Cancer_Drug_Trial_Patient_Labrador_Bella_happy_at_home_during_her_trial.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgldnIcbGXggBjNkpRTsGip5PLgnywMHNRhZ90BVDudPI0G0Ix7lKtG9kfsKU0YjXzEnrnEb_ByUghFFT9bDpq0SYOYfl9wArMdxGRqd0YQKHKrRqfPoBZEzb-nknV9KRlJs7GrDnlex9Oj1q89gInDiHb2Bi0JvFZ0UZJjDK-3VC53iFgmkef0oIGq\/s16000\/Monepantel_Anti-Cancer_Drug_Trial_Patient_Labrador_Bella_happy_at_home_during_her_trial.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 107%;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EBella living her best\nlife during the Monepantel anti-cancer drug trial run by PharmAust\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“I looked at the quality of life with \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPharmAust\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s MPL trial against the quantity of life with chemotherapy ­– because chemo can give you one to two years’ life extension, but it only puts cancer into remission and it will come back,” he says. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“I didn’t want Bella to go through the trauma of every week for 12 to 16 weeks, potentially experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or incontinence. On \u003Ci\u003EMonepantel\u003C\/i\u003E, Bella’s quality of life was as close to normal as it could be. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Being on the trial eased my emotions quite a lot because of Bella's lack of side effects while on the drug. It would have been extremely upsetting for me to watch Bella experiencing the side effects that come while being on chemotherapy. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“I would recommend owners to take a step back once they receive their pet’s diagnosis and do some research. Call other local vets for more information and see if any drug trials are available in the area. Take a day or two to consider your options, but \u003Cb\u003Edon't take too long, as lymphoma is a quick-acting cancer\u003C\/b\u003E.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLL6SCa3b-NGbTm14-_4jEBwV4iUTyid-1_kupQJl9FgISmySxixfRIjIdrIaidgXP99828MsC5cRX8b9EQ0bnMdYPkMX_eKigwxCRudgotRiXBiaCwNSLG5wWSlvegKARpHrpTFtbvSd4Gs82uYbr5rFXNG4hT6-uMz0MHXVxXt2uwHFLqvMMb3i6\/s1612\/Michael_Ferdinand_with_Labrador_Bella_after_Canine_Lymphoma_treatment_a_few-days_before_her_passing.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"970\" data-original-width=\"1612\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLL6SCa3b-NGbTm14-_4jEBwV4iUTyid-1_kupQJl9FgISmySxixfRIjIdrIaidgXP99828MsC5cRX8b9EQ0bnMdYPkMX_eKigwxCRudgotRiXBiaCwNSLG5wWSlvegKARpHrpTFtbvSd4Gs82uYbr5rFXNG4hT6-uMz0MHXVxXt2uwHFLqvMMb3i6\/s16000\/Michael_Ferdinand_with_Labrador_Bella_after_Canine_Lymphoma_treatment_a_few-days_before_her_passing.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESadly, Bella passed away on April 6, just a few days after Mr Ferdinand finished filming the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nEyLZ51clJA\u0026amp;t=1s\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evideo interview\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Bella’s legacy. You can also read Mr Ferdinand’s testimonial about the drug trial\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmaust.com\/dt_testimonials\/bella-from-melbourne\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EManaging pet cancer diagnosis requires a team effort \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUltimately, managing a pet cancer diagnosis requires a team effort, says Dr O’Connell. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Veterinarians, pet owners and support systems must work together to ensure that pets receive the care they need. While a cancer diagnosis can be difficult, resources and support are available to help dog owners navigate this journey,” she says. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The first and most important step would be to contact their veterinarian; this can be with their local general practitioner or specialist. Both will be able to offer guidance and support by discussing their concerns. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“If owners find the process daunting, reaching out to support groups or an online community will connect them to other owners that have experienced similar challenges, which can be immensely helpful.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf an owner is struggling with their own mental health, then getting support during this time is essential. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Therapy and counselling services can provide some people with an improved ability to deal with stress and help develop improved coping mechanisms while going through these difficult challenges,” she says. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAbout PharmAust Monepantel anti-cancer drug trial\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHD91fEraTvuCpiGaWJNttnSeE2j297G362gEqPwhu6pYP23m716ovLMZDbXI2HQfUJlpLY5BmEai-TvcY8ExZ5dsvseaNgxGTWfVz7Dx4ECozeGe9M1-N6JdvsGFJJ0tF_H9lp1HqyvKNH0Rqp-gm26xJ9uVG-VtWBLwZQMmCuEB_4z0kcdZMiw9a\/s2000\/PharmAust_Infographic_showing_Common_Lymph_Nodes_Targeted_by_Lymphoma.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1409\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHD91fEraTvuCpiGaWJNttnSeE2j297G362gEqPwhu6pYP23m716ovLMZDbXI2HQfUJlpLY5BmEai-TvcY8ExZ5dsvseaNgxGTWfVz7Dx4ECozeGe9M1-N6JdvsGFJJ0tF_H9lp1HqyvKNH0Rqp-gm26xJ9uVG-VtWBLwZQMmCuEB_4z0kcdZMiw9a\/s16000\/PharmAust_Infographic_showing_Common_Lymph_Nodes_Targeted_by_Lymphoma.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWorking towards a successful alternative treatment for canine lymphoma, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPharmAust\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is continuing the recruitment of pet dogs in Australia, New Zealand and the United States with untreated B cell lymphoma to finalise the evaluation of \u003Ci\u003EMonepantel\u003C\/i\u003E (MPL). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMPL is already approved for veterinary use for a different indication and species, and\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E PharmAust\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E aims to repurpose MPL as a safe and effective cancer treatment. During Phase 2a and Phase 2b trials, Monepantel demonstrated effective anti-cancer activity and minimal side effects, which supports continued development into Phase 3 registration trials. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn Australia, participating veterinary trial centres have been set up in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor trial eligibility, participant case studies and veterinary trial centre locations, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pharmaust.com\/petdogtrial\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.pharmaust.com\/petdogtrial\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EKylie Baracz\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/contentbykylie.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EContent by Kylie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMay 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout PharmAust Limited \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPharmAust (PAA) is a clinical-stage company developing targeted cancer therapeutics for both humans and animals. The company specialises in repurposing marketed drugs lowering the risks and costs of development. These efforts are supported by PAA’s subsidiary, Epichem, a highly successful contract synthetic drug manufacturer which generated $3.4 million in sales of goods \u0026amp; services in FY 2022. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPAA’s lead drug candidate is monepantel (MPL), a novel, potent and safe inhibitor of the mTOR pathway - a key driver of cancer. MPL has been evaluated in Phase 1 clinical trials in humans and dogs. MPL treatment was well-tolerated in humans, demonstrating preliminary evidence of anticancer activity. MPL demonstrated objective anticancer activity in dogs. PAA is uniquely positioned to commercialise MPL for treatment of human and veterinary cancers as it advances the drug into Phase 2b clinical trial.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo discover more, visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pharmaust.com\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.pharmaust.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxm2QLfHotu5-9ZPIFdGw7gHe-1XBtZt_TI-xB3_vxmM56afiKGWcAz18FXcmzgaRv26vDO-kF-p78Q_xFbuBDuvQE6ii4SKOcCRckGnbXfo7ksDsavHQzSae8kn96XDPdZ-Q2iDlZEMhdNBb_K65_9UdEsE0RcUkSByMon1IUj02-d2buOSi-HBKe\/s1850\/PetSure's_Pet_Health_2023_Report_results%20-%20woman%20kisses%20the%20top%20of%20her%20dog's%20head%20on%20the%20couch.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxm2QLfHotu5-9ZPIFdGw7gHe-1XBtZt_TI-xB3_vxmM56afiKGWcAz18FXcmzgaRv26vDO-kF-p78Q_xFbuBDuvQE6ii4SKOcCRckGnbXfo7ksDsavHQzSae8kn96XDPdZ-Q2iDlZEMhdNBb_K65_9UdEsE0RcUkSByMon1IUj02-d2buOSi-HBKe\/s16000\/PetSure's_Pet_Health_2023_Report_results%20-%20woman%20kisses%20the%20top%20of%20her%20dog's%20head%20on%20the%20couch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPlaytime \u0026amp; pampering: 90% of Aussie pet parents overlook at-home pet health checks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJust one in 10 (10%) pet owners provide at-home pet health checks\u003C\/b\u003E like brushing their pet’s teeth or checking for flea and ticks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDespite cost-of-living pressures, 82% spend money spoiling their pets each month, with younger owners more likely to spoil.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAhead of \u003Cb\u003EWorld Vet Day (29 April)\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is calling on the nation to prioritise proactive at-home checks for better pet healthcare outcomes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s \u003Ci\u003EMEOWS [1]\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;tips remind Aussies of common pet health conditions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAussie pet owners are missing a trick when it comes to ensuring the health and happiness of their furry loved ones, as new research from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\/\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, Australia’s leading pet insurance underwriter, reveals just one in 10 (10%) prioritise regular at-home pet health checks or routines. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe research, released alongside \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPetSure’s Pet Health Monitor 2023 report\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, comes ahead of this year’s \u003Cb\u003EWorld Vet Day (29 April)\u003C\/b\u003E. With the data presenting a worrying view of the current landscape, with pet parents prioritising pampering over proactive pet health checks, \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E is calling on pet parents to do their due diligence - not just for their pets, but for vets across Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith $3 billion spent every year on pet toys and accessories in Australia, pet owners don’t hold back on splashing the cash when it comes to their furry friends.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[1] \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E research reveals 82% of owners spoil their pets with human food, gifts, clothes and toys each month, while a third (34%) of those who pamper their pets with spa or beauty, spend up to $500 monthly. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOf those who pamper their pets, one in five (20%) devote up to 5 hours a week to pampering. By contrast, \u003Cb\u003E65% of pet parents\u003C\/b\u003E that have an at-home health routine, \u003Cb\u003Eonly spend up to an hour a week on pet health checks.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDespite cost-of-living pressures, of respondents who spoil with pet tech one in five (21%) spend up to $500 monthly on specialty tech including pet fit-bits, automated ball throwers and pet cameras, with one in 10 (9%) pet parents spending $2,000 a month. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYounger pet owners are twice as likely to embrace pampering and spoiling\u003C\/b\u003E compared to older generations, with half (50%) of 18-35-year-olds buying clothes, toys and accessories in a given month, compared with just a quarter (26%) of 56+ year olds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EPet Health Monitor 2023\u003C\/b\u003E report analyses \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E claims data to reveal key pet health trends including insights from the veterinary field, common health conditions for dogs and cats, and tips for proactive pet healthcare.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif817kcWVXO5pVorUG75vzUVaVYuVhCwK1er-uX3TuUFR5BzVtJ1pT1VSyNc0Sxr8tamIFf4biORl3e5ToC-0Dgkf6ke9h1xd1KQd664tOrTlHRIXbFmvc761WVe2h55bNEyO1uM0d49_ibYjDTrb314ZHuUYYvYUWFDsB_AIFbner-3e1urhJID9G\/s1850\/PetSure_Pet_Health_Monitor_2023_Report_Vet_Dr_Betty_Chan_examines_Pickle_the_Chihuahua.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif817kcWVXO5pVorUG75vzUVaVYuVhCwK1er-uX3TuUFR5BzVtJ1pT1VSyNc0Sxr8tamIFf4biORl3e5ToC-0Dgkf6ke9h1xd1KQd664tOrTlHRIXbFmvc761WVe2h55bNEyO1uM0d49_ibYjDTrb314ZHuUYYvYUWFDsB_AIFbner-3e1urhJID9G\/s16000\/PetSure_Pet_Health_Monitor_2023_Report_Vet_Dr_Betty_Chan_examines_Pickle_the_Chihuahua.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Betty Chan\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EVet Advisor \u003C\/b\u003Eat \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E said: “Like many pet owners, vets are animal lovers and they want the best for your fur baby, but pet parents need to do their due diligence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003EWhile pampering can provide enrichment for pets, it’s simple things like regularly \u003Cb\u003Ebrushing your dog’s teeth \u003C\/b\u003Eor \u003Cb\u003Echecking for fleas and ticks\u003C\/b\u003E that pet parents should prioritise.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBeing proactive with a regular at-home health routine could help detect and address issues early on, resulting in better pet healthcare outcomes. In some cases, this could mean a health condition is less complex and costly to treat - leading to a more positive experience for pets, their owners and vets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBeing financially prepared for pet healthcare costs\u003C\/b\u003E, such as having a pet insurance policy or savings can be important too, as it means you’ll be empowered to follow the recommended course of treatment and manage veterinary expenses next time you’re at the clinic,” she said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAffection Into Action\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe research shows just a third (38%) of respondents can spot signs of stomach or gut issues in their pets, despite \u003Cb\u003Egastrointestinal tract infections\u003C\/b\u003E cited as one of the top five health conditions for both cats and dogs, according to the \u003Cb\u003EPet Health Monitor 2023\u003C\/b\u003E report.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELess than a third (28%) of pet parents brush their pet’s teeth\u003C\/b\u003E each week, despite it being an \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/07\/why-dog-dental-care-is-essential.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eimportant way to avoid dental disease\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETim \u0026amp; Kransky's Story\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6oYOus_G_tflRNm6dy2ci4NiBwcQGDQj7rw8Y6QKQb2N_tFm4izptklrH5DNHLZJGpd0MtnAe7--J-4Vcubrj0BLKC1fw9IZ-OLrEr0fhOgZ2o82cn9fhCxw-TOyqJasrZP2vjMKCZZW0SANBUtV_uSeUXpfg2SJ3ykIeUgoT0i9BmniP9oucNOOw\/s1600\/PetSure_2023_Pet_Health_Monitor_report_shows_lack_of_at-home_pet_health_checks%20-%20owner%20Tim%20brushes%20teeth%20of%20his%20Dachshund%20Kransky.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6oYOus_G_tflRNm6dy2ci4NiBwcQGDQj7rw8Y6QKQb2N_tFm4izptklrH5DNHLZJGpd0MtnAe7--J-4Vcubrj0BLKC1fw9IZ-OLrEr0fhOgZ2o82cn9fhCxw-TOyqJasrZP2vjMKCZZW0SANBUtV_uSeUXpfg2SJ3ykIeUgoT0i9BmniP9oucNOOw\/w300-h400\/PetSure_2023_Pet_Health_Monitor_report_shows_lack_of_at-home_pet_health_checks%20-%20owner%20Tim%20brushes%20teeth%20of%20his%20Dachshund%20Kransky.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETim McLeod, a 32 year-old Melbourne-based graphic designer is the pet parent to miniature \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/10\/dachshund.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDachshund\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Kranksy. When Tim noticed the build-up of plaque and tartar in Kransky’s teeth, he became concerned about Kranksy’s oral health.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter taking Kranksy to the local vet, they recommended better dental care and regular brushing to prevent further oral health problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"We started brushing Kranksy's teeth when he was around 3 months old, as we realised \u003Cb\u003Ethe importance of introducing this routine early to help him adjust to the routine\u003C\/b\u003E.\" explained Tim.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Training Kranksy to remain still during teeth brushing and other at-home health routines required patience, but with \u003Cb\u003Epersistent effort and positive reinforcement\u003C\/b\u003E, he eventually adapted to the process. In the beginning, we dedicated \u003Cb\u003E5-10 minutes daily\u003C\/b\u003E to acquaint Kranksy with the toothbrush and pet-friendly toothpaste, progressively starting to brush his teeth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhenever he stayed calm and allowed for his teeth to be brushed, I would reward him with treats and words of praise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAs time passed, the entire procedure, including the at-home health routine, took approximately 10-15 minutes. Maintaining consistency and demonstrating patience were crucial in helping Kranksy feel at ease with this routine.\" concluded Tim.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETim also provides Kranksy with \u003Cb\u003Edental chews to help prevent plaque and tartar buildup\u003C\/b\u003E, and to help maintain healthier teeth and gums. Since starting this at-home routine, Tim has noticed a significant improvement in Kranksy’s oral health.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOnly 36% of Aussie pet parents clean their pets’ ears\u003C\/b\u003E. Given there were over 15,000 claims among\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPetSure\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;customers alone for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eear infections\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E last year, knowledge like this is important for all pet owners to have.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn response, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E published its MEOWS* tips in the Pet Health Monitor 2023 report to remind Aussies of common health issues and tips for proactive healthcare and early detection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Chan urges pet parents to remember MEOWS* = Mishaps, Ears, Oral Hygiene, Weight and Skin.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\"\u003E\n \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(142, 170, 219); border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent1; mso-background-themetint: 153; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003EHealth area \/ condition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(142, 170, 219); border-left: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent1; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003EData\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(142, 170, 219); border-left: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent1; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"\u003ETips\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EMishaps\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EMishaps can include broken legs - in 2022, the\n  average cost of a broken rear leg for a cat was $3,805**.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\n  \u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EEnsure your pet is socialised from an early age to prevent fights\n       and bite injuries\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ESecure your property to avoid escapes, and secure balconies and\n       windows to avoid any accidental falls\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n  \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EEar infections\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EEar infections were one of the top five health conditions\n  experienced by dogs**.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\n  \u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ERemember to clean the ears every week\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EKeep an eye out for signs of an ear infection - if you see your\n       dog shaking their head, scratching their ears or if you notice any\n       discharge, seek advice from your local veterinarian\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n  \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EOral hygiene\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003E(dental disease)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EFor cats aged 3 years, the average claimed amount\n  per case for dental disease was $833***.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\n  \u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ERegularly brush your pet’s teeth\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EConsider feeding your pet dental chews as these can help prevent\n       build up of plaque, and help maintain healthy teeth and gums\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n  \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EWeight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003EBeing overweight can predispose pets to a variety\n  of diseases, including arthritis, cruciate disease and diabetes. In 2022, the\n  average claim cost for cruciate ligament disease was $2,408.****\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\n  \u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EKeep up daily exercise, including walks and at-home play\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EFeed your pet a balanced breed-specific diet - follow the feeding\n       guidelines on packaging\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n  \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255, 217, 102); border-top: none; border: 1pt solid black; mso-background-themecolor: accent4; mso-background-themetint: 153; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 91.65pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"122\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ESkin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt; width: 193.15pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"258\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ESkin allergies were the top health condition for\n  2022 experienced by dogs, with an average cost of $520 for treatment.**\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;,serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid black; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid black; border-top: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black 1.0pt; padding: 5pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003E\n  \u003Cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003EStay up to date with flea and tick preventatives\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n   \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,sans-serif\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ERegularly brush your pet’s coat and check their skin to identify\n       problems early\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n  \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo learn about pet health trends and proactive healthcare, download the Pet Health Monitor 2023 report: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Epetsure.com.au\/pet-health-monitor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgys9z68S6M7JHRIDJE176aIGF9pvdR4x3_Xu92uqnOv8avAj7Qcnc1PKF_fLeOgu_TNxXrgS65OAhET6PSH0RFL2XGeBjYSJW4raVCArnx7s6nlKmJgNNDBnyJpSwtlFJQPzUI50TdvPQy6cF6cgkPUDRmh-ULuX1MyaycC4oGQHhCc2tXDy0aJdTi\/s1921\/PetSure_Australian_Pet_Health_Monitor_2023_report_cover.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1081\" data-original-width=\"1921\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgys9z68S6M7JHRIDJE176aIGF9pvdR4x3_Xu92uqnOv8avAj7Qcnc1PKF_fLeOgu_TNxXrgS65OAhET6PSH0RFL2XGeBjYSJW4raVCArnx7s6nlKmJgNNDBnyJpSwtlFJQPzUI50TdvPQy6cF6cgkPUDRmh-ULuX1MyaycC4oGQHhCc2tXDy0aJdTi\/s16000\/PetSure_Australian_Pet_Health_Monitor_2023_report_cover.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPet Health Monitor 2023 Report:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPetSure’s 2023 Pet Health Monitor Report reveals key pet health trends and insights from the industry and veterinary field to provide an overview of the issues and themes impacting pet health in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003EDrawing on PetSure’s claims data for the 2022 calendar year, our flagship report features useful insights, tips and expert commentary to provide pet parents with a resource to better understand the ailments pets may experience, and how they can help.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESurvey definitions: \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt-home pet healthcare\u003C\/b\u003E: Any health checks or behaviours you perform on your pet at home, including activities such as cleaning your pets ears, brushing their teeth, weighing them, checking for parasites like ticks\/fleas\/mites, providing internal and external parasite preventative medication, checking your home for dangerous toxins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet pampering\u003C\/b\u003E: Making your pet feel comfortable by doing things for them over and above healthcare and animal welfare, or giving them expensive or luxurious things such as buying toys and gadgets. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EConsumer survey:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPetSure surveyed 1,000 dog and cat owners nationwide across Australia from 14 to 17 April 2023. Research supplied by \u003Ci\u003EPureProfile\u003C\/i\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E* Animal Medicines Australia, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AMAU008-Pet-Ownership22-Report_v1.6_WEB.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, 2022\u003Cbr \/\u003E** PetSure claims data for the 2022 calendar year\u003Cbr \/\u003E*** Dental illness treatment by age. PetSure claims data for the 2022 calendar year, average claimed amount per case.\u003Cbr \/\u003E**** According to PetSure claims data 2022, some conditions with increased risk of occurring in overweight dogs and their costs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout PetSure:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd (“PetSure”) a leading pet health company and industry leader as an insurance underwriter, administering pet insurance products across Australia and New Zealand.\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor over 20 years, PetSure has been the market leader in both size and innovation. PetSure administers the pet insurance policies of 28 partner brands.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs the category leader, and in close collaboration with members of the veterinary industry, PetSure continually seeks to extend coverage, keep pace with modern veterinary practices, provide policies that are transparent and operate with the highest levels of integrity. In  March 2023, PetSure obtained its own APRA general insurance licence, making it the first general insurer in Australia that’s fully dedicated to pet insurance. PetSure is committed to the long-term growth and sustainability of the pet insurance category.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDisclaimer:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. 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display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"747\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-RQR-GtqVDJEv6Luk_fECaQTJDRCdijBHmhn0SJQ8qAc7nUV8LLLC3EoDVi-I8eNrTuZB6eMTgFdoQqhuF2tA8kqllmFwpxEpqZ_1EUMOzGqi5esYrD9qGL2iQ6JqF3UkTldc9eFGe9GqLUT5Q-y5hKphuIGKiK4rJAIKQ1L34xfRKBsD0-Xh15dG\/s16000\/Physio_for_Pets_Susan_Yuen_working_on_Chocolate_Labrador_busy_with_enrichment_toy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELike humans, active dogs of all ages are susceptible to broken bones or ligament tears due to trauma or strenuous activity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor dogs who enjoy intense running or jumping like canine athletes, the small hock joints on the back legs can be particularly vulnerable to injury.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnimal Physiotherapist\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ESusan Yuen\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPhysio for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;explains what happens when a dog is suffering from canine hock instability\u0026nbsp;and the various treatment options to give your dog the best chance of making a full recovery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat is the hock joint?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWmXonXFaKpuat18TtiQ9DpBjMFevlz0RD-bmrrn769eA4DhTYvelp2qakRpSyakG6M47ZlCNkJ-IjKIHwQcAVwcvp9FN7emL4KfKoRPxC1HKCl421YAw90zIxMCzemwFiBApkr-K3fmYTo5JB2P4qsjI2LMOs5aPflCvtXDbR2BlMar1L6cZr8H05\/s800\/Canine_Hock_Instability%20-%20Dog%20Diagram%20showing%20positions%20of%20Hock,%20Stifle,%20Hips.png\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWmXonXFaKpuat18TtiQ9DpBjMFevlz0RD-bmrrn769eA4DhTYvelp2qakRpSyakG6M47ZlCNkJ-IjKIHwQcAVwcvp9FN7emL4KfKoRPxC1HKCl421YAw90zIxMCzemwFiBApkr-K3fmYTo5JB2P4qsjI2LMOs5aPflCvtXDbR2BlMar1L6cZr8H05\/w320-h320\/Canine_Hock_Instability%20-%20Dog%20Diagram%20showing%20positions%20of%20Hock,%20Stifle,%20Hips.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe hock joint is anatomically known as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etarsal joint\u003C\/b\u003E. It is a composite joint comprised of:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsocrural joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETalocalcaneal joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProximal and distal intertarsal joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsometarsal joints\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVertical intertarsal joints\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe tarsocrural joint is responsible for the majority of the movement within the tarsal (hock) joint and \u003Cb\u003Eallows the joint to move in flexion and extension\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003EEvans and de Lahunta\u003C\/i\u003E, 2013).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat causes hock joint instability?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe tarsal (hock) joint has\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eminimal musculature covering the joint\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;so this joint is reliant on the fibrous joint capsule and surrounding ligaments for support (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020). When the surrounding ligaments of the tarsal (hock) joint are stretched and strained beyond their normal capacity then this can cause a tear, otherwise known as a sprain.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELigament sprains can occur through\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Edirect trauma\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;which may be experienced through collisions between a motor vehicle and dog (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlternatively, ligament sprains can occur\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egradually over a period of time\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;when a dog repeatedly performs movements that involve:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERunning on slippery surfaces\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFalls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERepetitive twisting and turning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Vertical jumping and landing initially on both hindlimbs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiH0b25NsdjVBCafFwuyDV3qz913rMeAVHIBIKvv0_yKA2nM-TJGboaNkzaL4gZE39Ve78mDeh74Qyk1qMj44cOHFMHX7n-zjhjNkOr3u1Xpe5RF5r5Pv_dnUV5jF6zeVzQRuHfWjGAGS_CS7-gyi84iHWBFo13TOPObgwpxWsl1iKFUMirZSkJnEYt\/s1850\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Thera-Paw_Carpo-Flex_used_by_Malinois_jumping_to_catch_frisbee.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1412\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiH0b25NsdjVBCafFwuyDV3qz913rMeAVHIBIKvv0_yKA2nM-TJGboaNkzaL4gZE39Ve78mDeh74Qyk1qMj44cOHFMHX7n-zjhjNkOr3u1Xpe5RF5r5Pv_dnUV5jF6zeVzQRuHfWjGAGS_CS7-gyi84iHWBFo13TOPObgwpxWsl1iKFUMirZSkJnEYt\/s16000\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Thera-Paw_Carpo-Flex_used_by_Malinois_jumping_to_catch_frisbee.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto Credit:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThera-Paw Inc.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsal (hock) ligament sprains cause hock joint instability because the damaged ligaments allow for uncontrolled movements to occur within tarsal joint. So instead of the joint allowing just flexion and extension, there may be some side to side “wobble” occurring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat are the physical signs of hock instability?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe physical signs associated with tarsal (hock) instability may vary\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Edepending on the number of ligaments damaged\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eseverity of ligament sprain\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and whether it is an\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eacute or chronic\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;episode.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECommon physical signs include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIntermittent or constant limping in hindlimb\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESwelling at the tarsal (hock) joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELocalised pain at the site of the ligament sprain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMild to moderate wasting of the hindlimb muscles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThickening of the tarsal (hock) joint in chronic cases\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFavouring the hindlimb in standing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiT7rPoNhTin9GKVWkFXGJOYvGz3--j5LXmBtqmGdtqvWpKTPlYhyefWR_U4n9kpBP9y-qD1mp-NORBD6ajpj-6_eZZ4sOGGnIanMyQpnruuFoXE6gyQUhtWg7q92SpUkg-IlUtpUnOHGEndKFRaPg0SOocHryPIH47iHDiJyAdFXJFNsBqBy1w2KPI\/s1200\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Diagnosis_swelling_media_aspect_of_the_hock_joint_seen_from_both_front_and_back.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiT7rPoNhTin9GKVWkFXGJOYvGz3--j5LXmBtqmGdtqvWpKTPlYhyefWR_U4n9kpBP9y-qD1mp-NORBD6ajpj-6_eZZ4sOGGnIanMyQpnruuFoXE6gyQUhtWg7q92SpUkg-IlUtpUnOHGEndKFRaPg0SOocHryPIH47iHDiJyAdFXJFNsBqBy1w2KPI\/s16000\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Diagnosis_swelling_media_aspect_of_the_hock_joint_seen_from_both_front_and_back.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESwelling media aspect of the Hock Joint seen from both angles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiagnosis of canine hock instability\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDiagnosis is done by physical examination whereby the tarsal ligaments are manually stressed (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020). The\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eshort and long collateral ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;of the tarsal (hock) joint are commonly damaged.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETesting the collateral ligament integrity\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is performed with the tarsal (hock)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ejoint firstly in extension\u003C\/b\u003E. If the lower limb moves medially or laterally when the tarsal joint is stressed in extension, this indicates damage to the \u003Cb\u003Elong collateral ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe second testing position is performed with the\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;tarsal (hock) joint in flexion\u003C\/b\u003E. Again if the lower limb below the joint deviates medially or laterally when the joint is in flexion, this indicates damage to the\u003Cb\u003E short collateral ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe physical exam can be supported by stress x-rays.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Role of Physiotherapy\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsal (hock) joint instabilities that are\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Emild to moderate grades\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etreated conservatively\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and this is where physiotherapy plays an important role.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E1. Pain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe first priority when treating tarsal (hock) joint instability is to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Emanage your dog's pain\u003C\/b\u003E. Having a discussion with your vet regarding the most appropriate medication (eg.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eanti-inflammatories and\/or analgesics\u003C\/b\u003E) for your dog will ensure that they are comfortable and thus willing to use the injured hindlimb during rehabilitation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2. Swelling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDamage to the tarsal (hock) ligaments will allow extra uncontrollable movement to occur in the joint especially with normal activities eg. walking, running and jumping. So it’s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Enot uncommon for swelling to occur\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Earound the tarsal (hock) joint post exercise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECryotherapy can be used to reduce swelling.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ECryotherapy i.e. cold therapy\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be applied in many different ways.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtuA8MmKc6jnL-gmz0vn6WhXlkeASVUTe7zq5q9Sd9GWj5IlyY5AuxGf6V4zEdGlX_I9JNGw8NL9SEIkFmrHVRQwBt0L-ko7SwGwZ-l5GA4lbMlPY-Vg0PcOHvGXB50HhbhL7Q3v4uBpW2MAlFqNnBZ9z3hDgGRwxIgkJyndbkvqBQ5P_GqvfdyYnr\/s1080\/Treatment_of_Canine_Hock_Injuries_Cold_Therapy_using_Ice_Pack.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"721\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtuA8MmKc6jnL-gmz0vn6WhXlkeASVUTe7zq5q9Sd9GWj5IlyY5AuxGf6V4zEdGlX_I9JNGw8NL9SEIkFmrHVRQwBt0L-ko7SwGwZ-l5GA4lbMlPY-Vg0PcOHvGXB50HhbhL7Q3v4uBpW2MAlFqNnBZ9z3hDgGRwxIgkJyndbkvqBQ5P_GqvfdyYnr\/s16000\/Treatment_of_Canine_Hock_Injuries_Cold_Therapy_using_Ice_Pack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGel ice pack wrapped in a damp tea towel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECool damp flannel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWater immersion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIce massage (below)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUtArpz54gGLAHS-RmBO4GIQYYYAoHt38Ibz2RGBxfAeL6HfaeSgq9mlOX-k04xyE3gXVA_4JB6v1TnzbcCTzKL3Hfbhe3xC7CIn0vqYTRs1NHikz4zYeth_Tbcl5PhzgBwNymfr8wGXSZv1M3aX7CG7Lc7r1_ipuJSprjLPowXhGNaQsXCGw2XV8g\/s1080\/Phyotherapy_for_Pets_ice_massage_cup_used_to_treat_swelling.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUtArpz54gGLAHS-RmBO4GIQYYYAoHt38Ibz2RGBxfAeL6HfaeSgq9mlOX-k04xyE3gXVA_4JB6v1TnzbcCTzKL3Hfbhe3xC7CIn0vqYTRs1NHikz4zYeth_Tbcl5PhzgBwNymfr8wGXSZv1M3aX7CG7Lc7r1_ipuJSprjLPowXhGNaQsXCGw2XV8g\/s16000\/Phyotherapy_for_Pets_ice_massage_cup_used_to_treat_swelling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELow level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non thermal treatment modality that can help reduce inflammation and swelling at the tarsal (hock) joint (\u003Ci\u003EMillis and Levine\u003C\/i\u003E, 2014). LLLT achieves this by delivering light energy to the tissues which is then absorbed and converted to chemical energy within the cells, optimising cellular function (\u003Ci\u003EMillis and Levine\u003C\/i\u003E, 2014).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E3. Muscle Atrophy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollowing injury, the muscles in the hindlimb will\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Edecondition as a result from pain and disuse\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgA6ti89zxtVQz5Pd3Sf8ooY9AJz-zf-gUWi63pODHnKLf9PT_Sf082Y6n8-1JMAEhnboI4Q4ZpyoLxo3PyohHlmjnAkf_uC0LS2J1frNYZcm7PpK5KZUD5jqkQQ_iDy0Gbs0yO8oNAr_GQkanBnlX_no5GdUbwSDOOI9YZveuSzxRBre-Lk7pJ-41X\/s1024\/Rehabilitation_after_Canine_Hock_Injuries_using_Neuro_Electrical_Muscle_Stimulation_on_Dogs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgA6ti89zxtVQz5Pd3Sf8ooY9AJz-zf-gUWi63pODHnKLf9PT_Sf082Y6n8-1JMAEhnboI4Q4ZpyoLxo3PyohHlmjnAkf_uC0LS2J1frNYZcm7PpK5KZUD5jqkQQ_iDy0Gbs0yO8oNAr_GQkanBnlX_no5GdUbwSDOOI9YZveuSzxRBre-Lk7pJ-41X\/s16000\/Rehabilitation_after_Canine_Hock_Injuries_using_Neuro_Electrical_Muscle_Stimulation_on_Dogs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the early stages of physiotherapy rehabilitation, this can be minimised by using\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eneuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(NMES).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENMES selectively recruits type 2 muscle fibres, facilitating an increase in muscle mass and strength (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMillis and Levine\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, 2014).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs muscle function improves, therapeutic exercises can be added to challenge the injured limb. The function of therapeutic exercises should focus on improving stability,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eproprioception and balance in the hindlimb\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E4. Hock Braces\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor mild to moderate cases of instability, a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eflexible hock brace is a necessity\u003C\/b\u003E. The hock brace needs to allow flexion and extension of the tarsal (hock) joint plus provide stability by limiting medial, lateral and rotational movements that are available due to ligamentous damage.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s best to seek the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eadvice from your animal physiotherapist\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they can help you choose an appropriate hock brace for your dog’s needs. It’s important for dog owner’s to be educated on:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow to put the brace on\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;How long to wear the brace\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;When to use the brace\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;How to check for pressure areas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the long term, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Euse of a hock brace provides a better quality of life\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Ethat is less restrictive for the dog’s that have tarsal (hock) joint instability.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlP2CYLefQOszeg_Hw4GSWOiarhubXydyPoqFeZwMH3LiJJSZl2EkOB9SbUNq3ICIHtscEYOubBDUYf1XUOUqdY-IjX9YbnNUd73tnplW5xgkzhYC7kKMXJ7AVjdj2QyoXNe_LkKytBWjeqhdrxyaqwU9_gXVhvW5TDqySymHEIPGZuOlzyONP5yZ1\/s960\/Canine_Hock_Instability_dog_using_Thera-Paw_Inc_Custom_Tarsal_Wrap.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"790\" data-original-width=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlP2CYLefQOszeg_Hw4GSWOiarhubXydyPoqFeZwMH3LiJJSZl2EkOB9SbUNq3ICIHtscEYOubBDUYf1XUOUqdY-IjX9YbnNUd73tnplW5xgkzhYC7kKMXJ7AVjdj2QyoXNe_LkKytBWjeqhdrxyaqwU9_gXVhvW5TDqySymHEIPGZuOlzyONP5yZ1\/s16000\/Canine_Hock_Instability_dog_using_Thera-Paw_Inc_Custom_Tarsal_Wrap.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhoto:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EThera-Paw Inc.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Custom Tarsal Wrap\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large; text-align: start;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ESusan Yuen\u003C\/b\u003E, Animal Physiotherapist from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.physioforpets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPhysio for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, February 2023 for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. Duerr, F.M. (2020) Canine Lameness. New Jersey: Wiley Blackwell.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Evans, H.E., de Lahunta, A. (2013) Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog. 4th ed. Missouri: Elsevier Saunders.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Millis, D.L., Levine, D. (2014) Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg23nALrg-5-L7BQ0HltBPvh6pPzFlKhw7uoH0ZV_nGEi9tDCbuIW58t6SB70FeCUXi_vGXLnQnlqTxfnQjXZTRHP6nI8-CVrmUc4k0IN6ep1HwSKdi68h_rn4VFMDV4XwH7Llq7hyy8IVaRx4G1g-F7JtmjRt4LJfA62yS3twqMmCDDi_CJ13_kK3E\/s1024\/Animal_Physiotherapist_Susan_Yuen_Physio_for_Pets_Perth.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"768\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg23nALrg-5-L7BQ0HltBPvh6pPzFlKhw7uoH0ZV_nGEi9tDCbuIW58t6SB70FeCUXi_vGXLnQnlqTxfnQjXZTRHP6nI8-CVrmUc4k0IN6ep1HwSKdi68h_rn4VFMDV4XwH7Llq7hyy8IVaRx4G1g-F7JtmjRt4LJfA62yS3twqMmCDDi_CJ13_kK3E\/w300-h400\/Animal_Physiotherapist_Susan_Yuen_Physio_for_Pets_Perth.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAbout the Author\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESusan Yuen is an Animal Physiotherapist who runs\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhysio for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Perth, Western Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESusan provides physiotherapy for a wide variety of different animals ranging from cats, dogs, horses and the occasional goanna.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESusan graduated from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ECurtin University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ein\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E1997 as a physiotherapist and then completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EUniversity of Liverpool\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Eto pursue her lifelong dream of working with animals. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLWd4B1RcirPl4Mdry6hpzoh24jEQGq7Lc-YlJ99FBCKQryDormqkZNyqSrjOsuCsLza96luwKz8Dj0MluzLwaKYPtTrICjzTe9-9p3ULkicto1DUyL0jxJmtXC38M7tTyevyoeAMvCuE5_IjZGTylUbyEbbVRGHGD5GOm0IHPlshpEUkLWZG360Vb\/s1280\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Dogs_2022_sad_black_Pug_wearing_cone_of_shame.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"853\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLWd4B1RcirPl4Mdry6hpzoh24jEQGq7Lc-YlJ99FBCKQryDormqkZNyqSrjOsuCsLza96luwKz8Dj0MluzLwaKYPtTrICjzTe9-9p3ULkicto1DUyL0jxJmtXC38M7tTyevyoeAMvCuE5_IjZGTylUbyEbbVRGHGD5GOm0IHPlshpEUkLWZG360Vb\/s16000\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Dogs_2022_sad_black_Pug_wearing_cone_of_shame.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWith the new year in full swing, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E looks at the top 10 most common pet insurance claims of 2022.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis gives Australian pet lovers a good insight into the benefits of pet insurance, particularly for those breeds prone to suffer from \u003Cb\u003Eskin conditions and gastrointestinal upsets\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“As we look back at 2022, we can see the benefits pet insurance provides for pet owners, particularly when it comes to common claims they have made over the year,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E says. “Undoubtedly, pet insurance can help with major health issues and accidents, like broken bones and cancer. But our biggest claims are for illnesses prevalent in the Australian cat and dog population.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBpcGdaY6hZOnPoQUEY2ivATDY6k6lTJ-6HzGsqFuj0HeOY8UVVS-lT7sQz72NzGE2uSPRVAJwkylvub-vgovyLruwgH4utMgBGiDOJeMGHx9a1hSqtDUAv4euZJvmEvs1t5jPT6Z34KoQ3lGleNcILEfrFqTyuPqOno_CRS9oFolNMBMt1SaNVfii\/s1500\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Dogs_2022_Skin_Conditions_Chronic_Ear_Infection_red_inflammed_dog_ear.jpg\" style=\"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=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1125\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBpcGdaY6hZOnPoQUEY2ivATDY6k6lTJ-6HzGsqFuj0HeOY8UVVS-lT7sQz72NzGE2uSPRVAJwkylvub-vgovyLruwgH4utMgBGiDOJeMGHx9a1hSqtDUAv4euZJvmEvs1t5jPT6Z34KoQ3lGleNcILEfrFqTyuPqOno_CRS9oFolNMBMt1SaNVfii\/s16000\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Dogs_2022_Skin_Conditions_Chronic_Ear_Infection_red_inflammed_dog_ear.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith \u003Cb\u003Eskin conditions topping the list for both dogs and cats\u003C\/b\u003E, it is a good indication that many Australian pets are heading off to the vet with a case of itchy and scratchy. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Skin conditions can include a range of issues, including allergies and infections,” Crighton says. “\u003Cb\u003ESecondary skin infections caused by allergies\u003C\/b\u003E is a major concern to many pet owners and can be caused from a mass of reasons including foods, contact allergens, and flea bites.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith any skin conditions, pet owners should seek advice before skin infections take hold. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“If your pet is showing symptoms such as \u003Cb\u003Eitching\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E scratching\u003C\/b\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E biting\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eodorous coat\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eflaky skin\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Erashes\u003C\/b\u003E, or \u003Cb\u003Eflapping their ears\u003C\/b\u003E, it’s best to seek professional advice from a registered veterinarian before the problem escalates into an infection,” Crighton says. “Also, speak to your vet about possible prevention methods such as adding additional omega into their diets.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMany top Veterinary Dermatologists also recommend the following:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESpecially formulated dog food for skin allergies \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESupplementation with Omegas\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ESpecialised \u003Cb\u003Edog allergy shampoo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERegular flea control \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELots of outdoor exposure during puppyhood \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBath only \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eusing specially formulated dog shampoos\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E that are natural and gentle  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAllergy testing \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDesensitisation programs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESwimming in saltwater\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh_de1uJ3IE70QTO9Csa70Di421Iddfpv_2IjwSx9zb-8NXNutaqBH1OvPpDAQfBPirLw5P-S738WnCelgqS-eIuYnd-zglpgt2Hsy9xBIqTA2JDGIrR95TvHPcN_ri5FlnlRdANOPuMecYXr8QR6uc7BVq-K06chOISfOTle0fmeupcL02hOMIQ_an\/s2000\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Dogs_2022_Skin_Conditions_helped_by_swimming_in_saltwater.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1333\" data-original-width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh_de1uJ3IE70QTO9Csa70Di421Iddfpv_2IjwSx9zb-8NXNutaqBH1OvPpDAQfBPirLw5P-S738WnCelgqS-eIuYnd-zglpgt2Hsy9xBIqTA2JDGIrR95TvHPcN_ri5FlnlRdANOPuMecYXr8QR6uc7BVq-K06chOISfOTle0fmeupcL02hOMIQ_an\/s16000\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Dogs_2022_Skin_Conditions_helped_by_swimming_in_saltwater.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Veterinary Dermatologists also recommend never washing your pet in human-grade shampoo. This is critical for those pets suffering from skin allergies,” Crighton adds. “The PH in specially formulated dog shampoo compared to human-grade shampoo can be radically different. In addition, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ehuman-grade shampoo can escalate dog skin allergies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EInterestingly, both cats and dogs have the same top five claims for 2022: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/08\/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eskin conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, gastrointestinal tract conditions, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eear complaints\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Earthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“This is a great indication that many who have pet insurance are claiming on common complaints,” Crighton says. “It does showcase the benefits of pet insurance for common pet issues, and this shows in our rate of claims.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 Pet Insurance Australia Claims for Dogs (2022):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Skin conditions – infections \/ allergies \/ other symptoms \u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Ear conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Arthritis \u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Mass Lesion \u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Neurological conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Eye conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Neoplasia \u003Cbr \/\u003E10. Muscle \/ skeletal condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 Pet Insurance Australia Claims for Cats (2022):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLmq6oNKRDBIKO7lDGNC1cIONSlLdHrEtjUyRYlVSGGZxDhMgkONOLK1i4nC1v1NzwHY4qQWTQ64RNRZmhabx6Ck-K9m9dV_gx82vul0Dy-041um7V0D8OM4QXRn3legwI0c5mHGt4QKg_4zJp9NVb5r4SYBIHKAWOEzs04fSjD7Pd4zCxZichih0p\/s863\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_foreign_body_ingestion_ginger_cat_being_examined.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"625\" data-original-width=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLmq6oNKRDBIKO7lDGNC1cIONSlLdHrEtjUyRYlVSGGZxDhMgkONOLK1i4nC1v1NzwHY4qQWTQ64RNRZmhabx6Ck-K9m9dV_gx82vul0Dy-041um7V0D8OM4QXRn3legwI0c5mHGt4QKg_4zJp9NVb5r4SYBIHKAWOEzs04fSjD7Pd4zCxZichih0p\/s16000\/Top_10_Pet_Insurance_Claims_for_Cats_foreign_body_ingestion_ginger_cat_being_examined.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Skin conditions – infections\/allergies\/ other symptoms \u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Ear conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Arthritis \u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Eye condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Mass lesion \u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Muscle\/skeletal condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Ingestion of foreign body or toxin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E10. Skin conditions – lumps and bumps \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 1st February 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"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=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/08\/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEnvironmental Allergies in Dogs: a Pain in the Skin!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMars Petcare and the Broad Institute create open-access database of dog and cat genomes to advance preventive pet care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe genome database will power ongoing scientific efforts worldwide and help advance individualised pet health care\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Einsights from this partnership will feed into the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMars Petcare Biobank\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E™, a longitudinal study to understand pet health and disease, transforming pet care for future generations of dogs and cats.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Science \u0026amp; Diagnostics President, Nefertiti Greene, hailed the partnership as an \"important milestone\" and \"integral to drive scientific breakthroughs for the future of pet health\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is partnering with the \u003Ci\u003EBroad Institute\u003C\/i\u003E of \u003Ci\u003EMIT\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EHarvard\u003C\/i\u003E, a world leader in the genetic and molecular analysis of diseases, to create one of the largest open access cat and dog genome databases in the world.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGenomes from 10,000 dogs and 10,000 cats enrolled in the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMars Petcare Biobank\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E™ initiative will be sequenced over the next 10 years. Insights from the open access database can help advance individualised pet health care for future generations of dogs and cats.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe full genome sequence and variant data of the 20,000 pets will be made publicly available via the \u003Ci\u003ENational Center for Biotechnology Information\u003C\/i\u003E (NCBI) Sequence Read Archive, enabling scientific investigation across a range of areas, such as \u003Cb\u003Ein-depth dog- and cat-breed ancestry\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Enew genetic mutations\u003C\/b\u003E specific to certain dog and cat breeds and \u003Cb\u003Ehow they link to diseases\u003C\/b\u003E, as well as \u003Cb\u003Epets' aging process\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E anticipates releasing the first raw genome sequences as soon as they become available throughout 2023, with additional, processed data to follow as pets are enrolled in the biobank study. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E scientists will be analyzing data and publishing initial results for the scientific community throughout 2023 and beyond.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Our latest initiative with the Broad Institute is hugely exciting when it comes to advancing preventive pet care. This project could help us further understand how we can build individualized pet care solutions for each unique dog or cat, which has the potential to become part of routine healthcare practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs veterinarians, we're always looking to improve patient outcomes and for new ways to solve some of the most pressing pet healthcare challenges such as obesity, skin conditions, dental disease, infectious and zoonotic diseases, orthopedic disorders and, of course, cancer. I look forward to seeing how the open access data can enable new insights supporting individualised pet health.\" said\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, Chief Medical Officer, \u003Cb\u003EMars Veterinary Health\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESequencing and analysis will be spearheaded by Elinor Karlsson, director of the Vertebrate Genomics Group at \u003Cb\u003EBroad Institute\u003C\/b\u003E and professor of bioinformatics and integrative biology at\u003Ci\u003E UMass Chan Medical School\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We're excited to partner with Mars Petcare to establish an open access resource of full-genome sequences for thousands of pet cats and dogs living in homes across the United States.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMaking this data fully accessible to the global scientific community will provide new insight into the ancient origins of dogs and cats - who have lived by our sides for thousands of year - and support research projects focused on improving healthcare for pets living today.\" said\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EKarlsson.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/marspetcarebiobank.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Emarspetcarebiobank.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Broad Institute\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Broad Institute is a world leader in providing genetic information for biobank projects, creating the databases and tools that have made possible systematic studies of the genetic basis of disease.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAbout \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMars Petcare Biobank\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E™\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMars Petcare Biobank\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E™ and genome sequencing initiatives are part of Mars Petcare's long-standing commitment to investing in science, technology and innovation. The company has a well-established history in driving transformative pet health innovation through the \u003C\/span\u003EWaltham Petcare Science Institute,\u003Cspan\u003E which has focused on pet health for over 50 years; and through \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/email.prnewswire.com\/ls\/click?upn=3slWLw94I3jq-2B-2FedjFNgZF7aMNSotfsJetPS4YHRA1gArOsXZtZCR-2FSmkCFgVU8t-2BAmiTxGDSxw78iwa9AONew-3D-3Dsw8g_YCkTy3EkfBevM68KYbjrBIBPtBLmkd7uxeK9cTohD75604BeLIpwkI5i2K2vAK9iCIFixxb4FinDoigEqtIt8-2FMPCBQbkref1ukUuB79cdXKmlkuBJdoBg6aYkHHSfRmcrQ26eAbU95abiJ1Te34DA9CGCl8kmRaKiO1hmZN1X0agG5hg-2FFoGjOZglifTnvAnQ3QiAbO3Ojoc2bTBz9iuoeKJBerf6ghIbjvJ-2Fr79YSjBMNrxRbRWDc0Nzdu8kvWLLpxqePSjwO4opiPjq0NY02w9wEe639LYP0E6ZbxHqg1ssFjbP68We-2FU-2BV-2BTyAGMiRIG9ehce6bw5EQdFu7nIf-2Fo3E55wvNby9YTRDZb5z3eJGjwTiKL7vHTTH0Ge22B9XqSrmS4ZvnWTAfAWCKMvQ-3D-3D\"\u003EMars Veterinary Health\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, a network of 2,500 veterinary clinics and Antech diagnostic labs across more than 20 countries.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ESource: Mars Petcare Media Release, 9th January 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3779208402107244736\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/01\/largest-database-of-dog-and-cat-genomes.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3779208402107244736"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3779208402107244736"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/01\/largest-database-of-dog-and-cat-genomes.html","title":"Largest Database of Dog and Cat Genomes to Advance Preventative Pet Care"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXDeqNFmx7XY-XbaFoUKp2Og3POpuhOP0CffWHaRAb7q3WQP8iiiQc9I3I-jLVZH0mOyCafhFftDZqwXtl7n2lCSOS32rT6DexyiORH6XyZik1Yaj5mB_ixpkjZdVDeVdWKqCCLzjpJfdF54w2hf19dbdEaXgIX4zYhsUnMjP-nmBt4TZOQfkMN0Bs\/s72-c\/Mars%20Petcare%20and%20Broad%20Institute%20Database%20of%20Dog%20\u0026%20Cat%20Genomes%20to%20Advance%20Preventative%20Pet%20Care.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});