Across many rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, access to veterinary services can be limited due to geographic distance and cost. This can make it difficult for pet owners to obtain clear and reliable information about animal health procedures.
To help address this gap, AMRRIC worked with creative studio Blackfisch to develop an animated Informed Consent resource about desexing cats and dogs. The animation provides accessible information to support pet owners to understand what desexing involves and what to expect.
The resource explores:
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What desexing is
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Why desexing may be recommended for pets
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Potential risks associated with the procedure
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Care required after surgery
The information is presented in short animated chapters with accompanying audio, allowing viewers to engage with the content in different ways. The format also enables translation into multiple Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, supporting broader accessibility for communities.
The animation can be used by community members, educators and service providers before, during or after veterinary visits. It is also suitable for use in school education sessions about animal health and reproduction.
Watch the animation here.
This animation was made possible thanks to kind donations from AMRRIC supporters.
