9 Tips for apartment living with cats
Lyndall Jones shares her 9 Tips for apartment living with cats Lyndall Jones knows about apartment living with cats. She lives in rental accommodation in Sydney with her two eight year old Burmese cats Darcy and Bailey. Lyndall’s cats have never been allowed to roam...
Victorian Government lifts ban on Pit Bull registration
Victorian Government lifts ban on Pit Bull registration The Labor Victorian Government lifts ban on Pit Bull registration and other restricted dog breed as part of its response to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into breed-specific legislation. The Australian...
When to desex your cat
Part of being a responsible pet owner is having your animals desexed. While cats can (and do) breed all year round, conditions are better for breeding when it's warm. This means many unwanted kittens will arrive at shelters and pounds across Australia between...
8 Tips for dog park manners
8 Tips for dog park manners that will keep you and your dog happy Just like people, dogs have their own rules to follow in doggy society. Here are eight tips on dog park manners from RSPCA NSW’s Animania Issue 32. Make sure your dog’s trip to the park is fun for you...
Do indoor cats need vaccination?
Cats in Australia are exposed to a number of highly infectious diseases, and outbreaks do occur occasionally around the country. Vaccination is a very important and necessary part of your cat's preventative health program says Bondivets. Indoor cats are becoming more...
Cats and babies myth busting
Cats and babies myth busting Feline behaviour consultant Jane Ehrlich reports on some the common perceptions (and misperceptions) surrounding cats, pregnant women and babies. Ehrlich uncovers the hot topics on the Internet about cats and babies -including allergies,...
Brooke Foy introduces The Dog Massage App
Co-Founder Brooke Foy introduces The Dog Massage App There’s a new app for dog lovers. It’s called The Dog Massage App and it’s set to improve the physical and emotional bond shared between countless pets and their owners. The Dog Massage App is very easy to use. It...
New treatments for dog skin allergies
New treatments for dog skin allergies could be just around the corner says Dr Mike Shipstone New treatments for dog skin allergies that causes chronic itching and irritation could be just around the corner, says animal dermatology expert, Dr Mike Shipstone. This week,...
CHOICE Cat food nutrient test
Cat food nutrient test - snappy cat food claims and premium prices don’t always equal nutritional goodness CHOICE cat food nutrient test covered 35 “complete” wet cat foods for key nutrients. The test results found popular offerings from Advance, Aldi Silvester’s,...
Pet Dental Health Month
Pet Dental Health Month - prevent dental disease with a regular check up As part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s (AVA) Pet Dental Health Month in August, pet owners are being urged to speak to their vet about preventive dental care and thorough yearly...
Review of the DogDecoder App
Review of the DogDecoder App - learn how to read dog body language and prevent a dog bite By Cathy Beer As a student of the Delta Society of Australia, I'm learning about positive reinforcement dog training methods, dog behaviour and how to read body language and in...
Lack of cat friendly accommodation cause for surrender says Australian Study
Lack of cat friendly accommodation cause for surrender - Numbers and characteristics of cats admitted to RSPCA shelters in Australian Study Giving up a pet to an animal shelter can be devastating for the cat or dog and their family. Animal surrender is a...
