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Tips from Elita Genetics’ Head Vet, Dr Caitlin Blake-Lane: 5 subtle ways winter affects your dog’s health, and what you can do to help them stay happy, mobile, and comfy all season long.

At Elita Genetics, we keep a close eye on global studies in stem cell medicine to help guide where we focus our efforts locally. Alongside insights from vets and pet owners here in Australia, international research helps us understand what’s working, and what still needs more data.

Osteoarthritis in dogs is more common than many pet owners realise, but spotting it early isn’t always easy. In this article, veterinarian Dr Caitlin Blake-Lane breaks down the subtle signs of canine arthritis that often go unnoticed. If you want to catch joint issues before they progress, this is a must-read for every dog owner.

Dr Jade Jaffar helped build some of Australia's biggest human biobanks. Now she’s leading Elita’s stem cell bank, bringing that same rigour to pets. In this interview, she breaks down why biobanking matters, and how it could transform vet care.

When we found out our dog, Edgar Allan Paws, was predisposed to arthritis, we asked about stem cell banking, and hit a wall. No options in Australia. So we built one. Elita Genetics is Australia’s first stem cell bank for pets, giving every owner access to world-class regenerative care.

Meet the vet bringing decades of hands-on experience to Elita Genetics with one clear goal: making a real impact in the pet space. Dr Caitlin Blake-Lane has seen firsthand how veterinary medicine is evolving, and she’s passionate about ensuring pet owners have access to the best possible care.