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‘World's oldest dog’ dies peacefully at 30
Maggie
Mr McLaren has lost Maggie’s paperwork so he isn’t able to confirm her age.

Lived an impressive 210 dog years

An Australian Kelpie, thought to be the oldest dog in the world, has died peacefully at her home in Victoria.

Thirty-year-old Maggie is owned by dairy farmer Brian McLaren. Confirming the news to The Weekly Times, Brian said:

“She was still going along nicely last week, she was walking from the dairy to the office and growling at the cats and all that sort of thing.

“She just went downhill in two days and I said yesterday morning when I went home for lunch…'She hasn’t got long now’. I’m sad, but i’m pleased she went the way she went.”

Mr McLaren has lost Maggie’s paperwork so he isn’t able to confirm her age. However, he told the paper that he first got Maggie when his son was four years old - he’s now 34.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the greatest age recorded for a dog is 29 years and five months.

The Australian cattle dog named Bluey was owned by Les Hall, who also lived in Victoria. 

Image: 7 News Melbourne

 

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.