A behind-the-scenes look into the journey of a Guide Dog

It isn’t just the training that is a focus as these dogs prepare to graduate, but their health as well.

A veterinarian examining an eight week old yellow labrador puppy. The puppy is on an examination bench and looking at the camera

The untold story of a Guide Dog

The untold story of a Guide Dog is an important one in understanding the importance of protecting a Guide Dog from parasites and infectious diseases whilst they are learning to support people with blindness or low vision.

To tell this story of prevention and protection, Australians have been invited to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the journey a Guide Dog takes from its first vaccination as a puppy, to the role protection plays in their lives as they grow into adult life and beyond. It isn’t just the training that is a focus as these dogs prepare to graduate, but their health as well.

A veterinarian holding an eight week old yellow labrador puppy. The photo is taken outside and the puppy and vet are looking at each other, the veterinarian is smiling at the puppy.
"Vets at Guide Dogs across Australia trust the safety and efficacy of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health preventatives and vaccines... With protection, our active community can feel confident when going to work in the city, for a bushwalk or to the shops,"
- Caroline Moeser, Guide Dogs veterinarian

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has a longstanding partnership with Guide Dogs, supporting the charity with preventative medicines to help keep their dogs safe. Today, the company supplies Guide Dog handlers all over Australia with its tasty NexGard SPECTRA® chews to keep these special dogs protected against parasites. The company’s support also extends to providing vaccines to all Guide Dogs, including those in training.

A veterinarian and fully grown yellow labrador are sitting outside. The veterinarian is looking at the dog with a smile on their face and the dog is smiling at the camera.

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