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The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- Health
- The Advertiser
Research the whole kit and cavoodle, vet costs can bite
Inflation has not spared the family pet, and the costs of keeping them healthy has outstripped some other increases. Rising pharmaceutical costs continued to outpace broader rises, according to insurer PetSure's latest Pet Health Monitor. Some owners are diligent researchers, the company's chief veterinary officer Simone Maher told AAP. "But then there are others who unfortunately are caught out because there are some underlying predispositions that they're not aware of and not prepared for," she said. According to the insurer's data, from more than 700,000 insured pets across Australia, the average dog owner claimed $1047 in vet bills in 2024. No longer relegated to "outside", dogs are now allowed at many cafes, pubs and offices. Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow them on domestic flights. Owners were willing to spend more and plan for vet costs amid the increasing the "humanisation" of dogs, Dr Maher said. The popular cavoodle accounted for 10 per cent of the insured breeds and were second in costs only behind border collies, with owners claiming less than $800 a year. Traditional working dogs such as collies and kelpies are less prone to obesity and related diseases, and less likely to need corrective surgeries than dogs bred for exaggerated anatomical features. The same can't be said for flat-faced dogs such French bulldogs and pugs, which sometimes require complex treatments. French bulldogs had an average annual claim of $1641. They also had great personalities, Dr Maher said. But as with any breed it helps to research, and financial costs aren't the only ones to consider. "We do need to be mindful that if we are selecting for those features, they do come at a welfare cost," Dr Maher said. The report also provided some insight into pet name trends. Whether it's a certain generation of first-time pet owners' enduring affinity for Harry Potter, or perhaps the canine tendency to howl at the moon, Luna is once again the most popular name for female dogs. It proved similarly popular for cats. Teddy was most popular for male dogs, while Milo topped the list for for male cats. Dr Maher advised prospective owners to put some thought into what they call their dog. "Just make sure it's something you're comfortable yelling out for the next 15 years or so." Inflation has not spared the family pet, and the costs of keeping them healthy has outstripped some other increases. Rising pharmaceutical costs continued to outpace broader rises, according to insurer PetSure's latest Pet Health Monitor. Some owners are diligent researchers, the company's chief veterinary officer Simone Maher told AAP. "But then there are others who unfortunately are caught out because there are some underlying predispositions that they're not aware of and not prepared for," she said. According to the insurer's data, from more than 700,000 insured pets across Australia, the average dog owner claimed $1047 in vet bills in 2024. No longer relegated to "outside", dogs are now allowed at many cafes, pubs and offices. Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow them on domestic flights. Owners were willing to spend more and plan for vet costs amid the increasing the "humanisation" of dogs, Dr Maher said. The popular cavoodle accounted for 10 per cent of the insured breeds and were second in costs only behind border collies, with owners claiming less than $800 a year. Traditional working dogs such as collies and kelpies are less prone to obesity and related diseases, and less likely to need corrective surgeries than dogs bred for exaggerated anatomical features. The same can't be said for flat-faced dogs such French bulldogs and pugs, which sometimes require complex treatments. French bulldogs had an average annual claim of $1641. They also had great personalities, Dr Maher said. But as with any breed it helps to research, and financial costs aren't the only ones to consider. "We do need to be mindful that if we are selecting for those features, they do come at a welfare cost," Dr Maher said. The report also provided some insight into pet name trends. Whether it's a certain generation of first-time pet owners' enduring affinity for Harry Potter, or perhaps the canine tendency to howl at the moon, Luna is once again the most popular name for female dogs. It proved similarly popular for cats. Teddy was most popular for male dogs, while Milo topped the list for for male cats. Dr Maher advised prospective owners to put some thought into what they call their dog. "Just make sure it's something you're comfortable yelling out for the next 15 years or so." Inflation has not spared the family pet, and the costs of keeping them healthy has outstripped some other increases. Rising pharmaceutical costs continued to outpace broader rises, according to insurer PetSure's latest Pet Health Monitor. Some owners are diligent researchers, the company's chief veterinary officer Simone Maher told AAP. "But then there are others who unfortunately are caught out because there are some underlying predispositions that they're not aware of and not prepared for," she said. According to the insurer's data, from more than 700,000 insured pets across Australia, the average dog owner claimed $1047 in vet bills in 2024. No longer relegated to "outside", dogs are now allowed at many cafes, pubs and offices. Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow them on domestic flights. Owners were willing to spend more and plan for vet costs amid the increasing the "humanisation" of dogs, Dr Maher said. The popular cavoodle accounted for 10 per cent of the insured breeds and were second in costs only behind border collies, with owners claiming less than $800 a year. Traditional working dogs such as collies and kelpies are less prone to obesity and related diseases, and less likely to need corrective surgeries than dogs bred for exaggerated anatomical features. The same can't be said for flat-faced dogs such French bulldogs and pugs, which sometimes require complex treatments. French bulldogs had an average annual claim of $1641. They also had great personalities, Dr Maher said. But as with any breed it helps to research, and financial costs aren't the only ones to consider. "We do need to be mindful that if we are selecting for those features, they do come at a welfare cost," Dr Maher said. The report also provided some insight into pet name trends. Whether it's a certain generation of first-time pet owners' enduring affinity for Harry Potter, or perhaps the canine tendency to howl at the moon, Luna is once again the most popular name for female dogs. It proved similarly popular for cats. Teddy was most popular for male dogs, while Milo topped the list for for male cats. Dr Maher advised prospective owners to put some thought into what they call their dog. "Just make sure it's something you're comfortable yelling out for the next 15 years or so." Inflation has not spared the family pet, and the costs of keeping them healthy has outstripped some other increases. Rising pharmaceutical costs continued to outpace broader rises, according to insurer PetSure's latest Pet Health Monitor. Some owners are diligent researchers, the company's chief veterinary officer Simone Maher told AAP. "But then there are others who unfortunately are caught out because there are some underlying predispositions that they're not aware of and not prepared for," she said. According to the insurer's data, from more than 700,000 insured pets across Australia, the average dog owner claimed $1047 in vet bills in 2024. No longer relegated to "outside", dogs are now allowed at many cafes, pubs and offices. Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow them on domestic flights. Owners were willing to spend more and plan for vet costs amid the increasing the "humanisation" of dogs, Dr Maher said. The popular cavoodle accounted for 10 per cent of the insured breeds and were second in costs only behind border collies, with owners claiming less than $800 a year. Traditional working dogs such as collies and kelpies are less prone to obesity and related diseases, and less likely to need corrective surgeries than dogs bred for exaggerated anatomical features. The same can't be said for flat-faced dogs such French bulldogs and pugs, which sometimes require complex treatments. French bulldogs had an average annual claim of $1641. They also had great personalities, Dr Maher said. But as with any breed it helps to research, and financial costs aren't the only ones to consider. "We do need to be mindful that if we are selecting for those features, they do come at a welfare cost," Dr Maher said. The report also provided some insight into pet name trends. Whether it's a certain generation of first-time pet owners' enduring affinity for Harry Potter, or perhaps the canine tendency to howl at the moon, Luna is once again the most popular name for female dogs. It proved similarly popular for cats. Teddy was most popular for male dogs, while Milo topped the list for for male cats. Dr Maher advised prospective owners to put some thought into what they call their dog. "Just make sure it's something you're comfortable yelling out for the next 15 years or so."
West Australian
25-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Research the whole kit and cavoodle, vet costs can bite
Inflation has not spared the family pet, and the costs of keeping them healthy has outstripped some other increases. Rising pharmaceutical costs continued to outpace broader rises, according to insurer PetSure's latest Pet Health Monitor. Some owners are diligent researchers, the company's chief veterinary officer Simone Maher told AAP. "But then there are others who unfortunately are caught out because there are some underlying predispositions that they're not aware of and not prepared for," she said. According to the insurer's data, from more than 700,000 insured pets across Australia, the average dog owner claimed $1047 in vet bills in 2024. No longer relegated to "outside", dogs are now allowed at many cafes, pubs and offices. Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow them on domestic flights. Owners were willing to spend more and plan for vet costs amid the increasing the "humanisation" of dogs, Dr Maher said. The popular cavoodle accounted for 10 per cent of the insured breeds and were second in costs only behind border collies, with owners claiming less than $800 a year. Traditional working dogs such as collies and kelpies are less prone to obesity and related diseases, and less likely to need corrective surgeries than dogs bred for exaggerated anatomical features. The same can't be said for flat-faced dogs such French bulldogs and pugs, which sometimes require complex treatments. French bulldogs had an average annual claim of $1641. They also had great personalities, Dr Maher said. But as with any breed it helps to research, and financial costs aren't the only ones to consider. "We do need to be mindful that if we are selecting for those features, they do come at a welfare cost," Dr Maher said. The report also provided some insight into pet name trends. Whether it's a certain generation of first-time pet owners' enduring affinity for Harry Potter, or perhaps the canine tendency to howl at the moon, Luna is once again the most popular name for female dogs. It proved similarly popular for cats. Teddy was most popular for male dogs, while Milo topped the list for for male cats. Dr Maher advised prospective owners to put some thought into what they call their dog. "Just make sure it's something you're comfortable yelling out for the next 15 years or so."
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Research the whole kit and cavoodle, vet costs can bite
Inflation has not spared the family pet, and the costs of keeping them healthy has outstripped some other increases. Rising pharmaceutical costs continued to outpace broader rises, according to insurer PetSure's latest Pet Health Monitor. Some owners are diligent researchers, the company's chief veterinary officer Simone Maher told AAP. "But then there are others who unfortunately are caught out because there are some underlying predispositions that they're not aware of and not prepared for," she said. According to the insurer's data, from more than 700,000 insured pets across Australia, the average dog owner claimed $1047 in vet bills in 2024. No longer relegated to "outside", dogs are now allowed at many cafes, pubs and offices. Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow them on domestic flights. Owners were willing to spend more and plan for vet costs amid the increasing the "humanisation" of dogs, Dr Maher said. The popular cavoodle accounted for 10 per cent of the insured breeds and were second in costs only behind border collies, with owners claiming less than $800 a year. Traditional working dogs such as collies and kelpies are less prone to obesity and related diseases, and less likely to need corrective surgeries than dogs bred for exaggerated anatomical features. The same can't be said for flat-faced dogs such French bulldogs and pugs, which sometimes require complex treatments. French bulldogs had an average annual claim of $1641. They also had great personalities, Dr Maher said. But as with any breed it helps to research, and financial costs aren't the only ones to consider. "We do need to be mindful that if we are selecting for those features, they do come at a welfare cost," Dr Maher said. The report also provided some insight into pet name trends. Whether it's a certain generation of first-time pet owners' enduring affinity for Harry Potter, or perhaps the canine tendency to howl at the moon, Luna is once again the most popular name for female dogs. It proved similarly popular for cats. Teddy was most popular for male dogs, while Milo topped the list for for male cats. Dr Maher advised prospective owners to put some thought into what they call their dog. "Just make sure it's something you're comfortable yelling out for the next 15 years or so."
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dog abandoned outside of Las Vegas shelter taken by passerby, shelter says
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A dog abandoned outside of a Las Vegas shelter after hours was taken by a random passerby, the shelter said. According to the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), on the morning of Wednesday, May 21, staff arrived at the Las Vegas shelter to find an empty crate placed at the entrance of the building. Security cameras show two people leaving the crate, which contained what appeared to be an English Bulldog, outside of the shelter on Tuesday, May 20, shortly after the shelter closed. The dog was left unattended for nearly four hours before a random passerby removed the animal. The shelter said they do not know where the dog is. 'Abandoning an animal in this way is not only heartbreaking—it's illegal and dangerous,' Nevada SPCA Executive Director, Lori Heeren, said. 'We offer resources to help struggling pet owners, including our Community Support Program and owner surrender appointments. There is no need to resort to abandonment.' The Nevada SPCA said the incident was particularly alarming because of the vulnerability of brachyecephalic breeds, such as bulldogs, pugs, and French bulldogs, to heat. The health risks of leaving pets outdoors and unattended are severe, especially with the rising temperatures in Southern Nevada. The NSPCA reported the incident to Animal Protective Services and said there is an investigation ongoing. If you or someone you know needs help caring for a pet, please reach out to Nevada SPCA for assistance by calling (702) 873-7722 or visiting the website at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Shocking moment vile woman batters French bulldogs with spade after keeping TWENTY sick animals locked up
THIS is the shocking moment a vile woman battered her French bulldogs with a spade after keeping 20 animals locked up. Elizabeth Perrin was captured beating the defenceless animals in the garden of her home in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester. 3 The sick 52-year-old was then heard shouting "next one" as she continued the horrific rampage. One of the dogs was knocked to the ground and another had to be put down after suffering gash wounds. Perrin was also caught on video hitting the animals with a broom in a year-long campaign of abuse. When RSPCA officers attended the home, they discovered 20 dogs that had been kept in cramped conditions. One of the French bulldogs, named Wizza, was found lying on the sofa injured. Inspector Ryan King said: "There was a bad smell coming from him, on closer inspection I noticed a number of puncture wounds on his front legs, there was some blood around his ears and further puncture wounds around his groin." Wizza was taken to a vet but had to be put to sleep two days later to end his suffering. Perrin and her partner Trevor Hague both appeared at Tameside Magistrates' Court charged with abuse offences. The mum admitted causing unnecessary suffering to three dogs by inflicting blunt force trauma and physical violence. She also pleaded guilty to failing to ensure their needs were met by housing them away from other animals. But magistrates decided against banning her from keeping animals because her two children have special needs, which benefit from having support dogs. The court was told Inspector King was called to the home in November 2021 following reports a number of dogs were fighting. Perrin and Hague told him they had 20 dogs in total and showed them around an open plan area where a number of the pets were kept. A month later, the officer was handed two videos - one showing Perrin hitting the dogs with a broom and another clip of Hague kicking one of the animals. The vile couple claimed they 'only hit or kick the dogs to split them up when fighting" and signed two of the pets over to the RSCPA. But Inspector King received a video a month later of Perrin smacking the dogs with a spade. He said: "On the first swing I could hear a dull thud as she made contact with something. On the second swing there was more of a harsh sound and a slight sound of a dog yelping. 'She swings the spade down on three dogs that are in the corner, hitting two of the dogs on the head. One is hit with such force that is knocked off its feet onto its back and struggles to get up for a second. 'She then turns around, pauses, looks round at the dogs and shouts 'next one'.' A veterinary expert said the dogs would have been 'caused to suffer' from blunt force trauma. He added the welfare needs of a number of other dogs kept by Perrin had not been met because they were not sufficiently separated from each other. Perrin was made subject to a 12-month community order, a 16-week night-time curfew and ordered to pay £700 costs. Inspector King said after the case: 'Having to see that video of someone deliberately inflicting pain on an animal with a weapon was awful. 'There is no excuse for this behaviour towards an animal. It really does defy belief that someone could behave in this way. "Animals deserve to be shown kindness and respect.' 3 3
