Run, Spot, Run: The ethics of keeping pets
Book review - Run, Spot, Run: The ethics of keeping pets Run, Spot, Run: The ethics of keeping pets is a new book by Jessica Pierce, bioethicist at the University of Chicago. A pet keeper, herself, Pierce makes clear that some animals should not be kept at all while...
Fat cats and dogs compete to become UK’s ‘biggest loser’
Fat cats and dogs compete to become the UK’s ‘biggest loser’ and take on the ultimate pet weight-loss challenge Sadly, overweight pets are a big problem in the UK and other western countries including Australia. Vet charity PDSA unveils the heavy hounds, colossal cats...
Top tips for car travel with dogs
Traveling with a dog involves more than just loading Rover in the back seat and driving off-especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. There are three things that matter when travelling in car with your dogs: preparation,...
Top tips for car travel with your cat
Top tips for car travel with your cat By Cathy Beer Going on a long journey by car with your cat? There are three things that matter for car travel with cats: preparation, preparation, preparation! International Cat Care says most cats are not particularly happy...
Shelti honoured with a 2016 Canine Hero Award
11 year old Shelti honoured with a 2016 Canine Hero Award by Cathy Beer Charlene Meade lives independently with two dogs and a cat. I had the privilege of meeting Charlene and her two Sheltis: 11 year old Brook and four year old Piper, and...Puss the cat. Over a cup...
Review of pet insurance by CHOICE – beware of terms & conditions!
A review of pet insurance policies by consumer group CHOICE has found consumers can pay up to $2120(1) per year and still not be covered for common illnesses such as Kennel Cough and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). CHOICE reviewed 68 policies from 19 brands and...
9 tips for choosing pet insurance
9 tips for choosing pet insurance Consumer group, CHOICE has 9 tips for choosing pet insurance following their latest review of policies. CHOICE explains in their Pet Insurance Buying Guide that health insurance for pets is still a relatively new product. In...
Australian WW1 animals honoured in France
Australian WW1 animals honoured in France Australian WW1 animals will be honoured with a memorial at Pozieres in France. This will be Australia's official war animal memorial for all WW1 four legged veterans. The Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) is...
Worms in dogs simple tips to treat and prevent
Worms in dogs, simple tips to treat and prevent the common ones Many dogs carry a burden of gastrointestinal worms without their pet parent being aware of it! The common worms in dogs are: Roundworm, Hookworm, Tapeworm and Whipworm. We explain how dogs can get these...
Play with your cat to prevent unwanted behaviours
Play with your cat to prevent unwanted behaviours Cat behaviour consultant Patience Fisher, explains why playing with your cat can help him cope better with stress. People often assume their cats are fine because they are not doing anything to upset the people in the...
Let sleeping dogs lie, why dogs need sleep
Let sleeping dogs lie, why dogs need sleep and when should your dog relax during the day? Diane Garrod is the behaviour consultant/trainer and owner at the Canine Transformations Learning Center in Washington State. Diane gathered information from a six-year study,...
Dog-friendly destinations in Australia
The Australian dog lovers’ destination guide, compiled by Pet Journo Caroline Zambrano for Dogs Life magazine March/April 2016 issue shares some great dog-friendly destinations in Australia. Dogs are such a big part of our family that we want to take them wherever we...
