Prepare pets for bushfires
Prepare pets for bushfires With the bushfire season ahead of us, you need to be aware and prepare pets for bushfires. According to Geoscience Australia, bushfires and grassfires are common throughout Australia. Grassfires are fast moving, passing in 5-10 seconds and...
November is pet cancer awareness month
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month Cancer is a major cause of death in pets. Studies have shown about 1 in 4 dogs (and 1 in 5 cats) will develop cancer during their lifetime reported in The Lead enewsletter (Dogs NSW). November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month to...
Dog anxiety leading disorder in dogs in 2016
Dog anxiety leading disorder in dogs in 2016 Dog anxiety is probably the most common class of disorders in dogs today. At the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Western Australia Division Conference last month, animal behaviour expert, Dr Gaille Perry, talked...
Cats and dogs in Darwin
Cats and dogs in Darwin Q & A with Kerri Ann Laurence Kerri Ann Laurence is the General Manager at RSPCA Darwin, Northern Territory. Kerri Ann knows all about cats and dogs in Darwin. Prior to her appointment as General Manager a year ago, Kerri Ann volunteered...
4 Tips to deal with a shy cat
4 Tips to deal with a shy cat Like humans, there are some cats that are shyer than others. A shy cat is one that needs you to go slowly and wait for her to interact. Allow the cat time to adjust and determine that she is in a safe environment is key to developing a...
Signals of dog aggression
Renowned Australian veterinary behaviour expert, Dr Gaille Perry explains the signals of dog aggression including what provokes this type of response and ways to manage ‘aggressive’ dogs. “Dogs don’t want to engage in a physical encounter because it will likely result...
Signs of cat pancreatitis and treatment
Cat pancreatitis was once thought to be rare, but with the development and use of more sophisticated diagnostic tools, it’s a disease that veterinarians are seeing more often according to the Australian Veterinary Association. Feline medicine specialist, Dr Marcus...
Ways to manage sneezing, snoring and snuffly cats
Ways to manage sneezing, snoring and snuffly cats Nose problems can be serious for our feline friends and can lead to long-term illness and a shortened lifespan. There are ways to manage sneezing, snoring and snuffly cats depending on the causes. Common causes of...
5 Myths about cat behaviour
5 Myths about cat behaviour Cats are 'aloof'. They 'don't listen' and 'cannot be trained.' Cats are 'destructive.' I am 'notacatperson.' There are a plethora of reasons that people determine not to like cats...but are any of these reasons valid? Moreover, do cats...
Signs of snake bite in cats and dogs
With the arrival of spring, snakes can catch animals by surprise as the warmer weather and drier conditions put an end to their winter hibernation. While there are no firm statistics, it is estimated that thousands of household pets are bitten by snakes in Australia...
Getting a second dog 5 common mistakes to avoid
You have a dog and you’re thinking of getting a second dog or you want to get two puppies at the same time. Getting a second dog can be double joy or double trouble. Sibling rivalry aggression or other behavioural problems may arise when a second dog joins your...
Doglogbook to keep your dog happy
Doglogbook to keep your dog happy The Doglogbook is an exciting world-first app launched by the University of Sydney with the aim to optimise puppy socialisation and help dogs get the best out of life. Research from the UK has revealed the leading cause of death in...
