Easy way to train a cat to use a scratching post
Scratch here, not there! Train a cat to use a scratching post Feline behaviour consultant, Patience Fisher explains how simple it is train a cat to use a scratching post and pads rather than the furniture. Just as the litter box can be the most appealing spot to...
How to care for dogs in winter
As the temperature drops significantly in southern parts of Australia, we need to ensure our canine members of the family are well cared for. Just like us, our dogs in winter need shelter, warmth, food, and care. It doesn’t take much to keep our dogs healthy and safe...
How to care for cats in winter
11 Tips to care for cats in winter As the temperature drops significantly in southern parts of Australia, we need to ensure our feline members of the family are well cared for. Just like us, our cats in winter need shelter, warmth, food, and care. It doesn't take...
Ticks season starts early
Tick season starts early - far North pet owners urged to protect animals after tick sightings The tick season starts early in far Northern Australia. A growing number of paralysis tick sightings have prompted warnings from Cairns vets for pet owners to protect their...
3 Ways to calm an anxious pet
3 Ways to calm an anxious pet by Dr Jacqui Ley Pet owners often find themselves having to deal with an anxious pet, but there are various treatments and strategies that can be applied to shift this behaviour and improve the quality of life for both pets and their...
Bow Wow Meow response to Choice pet insurance review
Bow Wow Meow response to Choice pet insurance Media Release (April 2016) Australian consumer advocacy group, Choice, says health insurance for pets is still a relatively new product. In Australia, there are only two providers of pet insurance – Petplan and PetSure,...
5 ways to reduce repetitive behaviours in pets
Reduce repetitive behaviours in pets Repetitive behaviours in our furry friends can be a sign of stress. Dr Xavier Manteca, University Autonoma de Barcelona, discusses the signs to look for and treatment strategies at the 2016 Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)...
Cat aggression calming the fiery feline
Cat aggression - calming the fiery feline Cats are increasingly becoming popular pets around the world, but behavioural problems can be common with cat aggression the second most common complaint made by their owners. Speaking at the 2016 Australian Veterinary...
Dogs don’t like hugs or do they?
Dogs don't like hugs or do they? Australians love dogs. And if you love your dog, you should give it a hug, right? Probably not, according to new research by Stanley Coren, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and long time canine researcher at the University of British...
It’s time for an Australian Independent Office of Animal Welfare
It’s time for an Australian Independent Office of Animal Welfare This 2016 Federal Election year, it’s time for our political leaders to show leadership in the animal protection space and commit to introducing an Australian Independent Office of Animal Welfare. It’s...
12 trendy cat mutations
The cuteness factor - 12 trendy cat mutations In Catie Leary's article, The ethics of cuteness: A closer look at 12 trendy cat mutations, she describes the dark side of selective cat breeding and shows 12 examples of popular gene mutations in cat breeds. Leary says...
Schnauzer what you need to know
Schnauzer what you need to know Interview with Deidree Anderson Cathy Beer, Pets4Life interviews Deidree Anderson from the Schnauzer Club NSW at the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show about the Schnauzer what you need to know. Deidree knows all about Schnauzers. She shares...
