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From restoring vision in cats to reversing diabetes in humans, stem cell therapies are reshaping how we treat disease around the world. We’ve rounded up key breakthroughs that are helping guide our thinking about the future of pet care in Australia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Misha Garg has spent her career designing smart systems, from lab-grown meat at Vow to strategy at BCG. Now she’s applying that same precision to Elita’s stem cell bank, ensuring every process is built for safety, scale, and trust. In this interview, she shares why operations matter more than you think, and how they’re shaping the future of pet care.