Pet obesity crisis fuelled by takeaway and alcohol
Takeaways and booze – charity reveals the shocking ‘treats’ fuelling the UK’s pet obesity crisis A combination of snacks, scraps, takeaway leftovers and even booze continues to fuel a pet obesity crisis, according to leading UK vet charity, PDSA. With new data showing...
Queensland laws to stop puppy farms
Queensland laws to stop puppy farms - Bill to legislate compulsory registration for dog breeders An end to the cruel and ruthless exploitation of dogs for profit is a step closer after the Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Leanne Donaldson introduced a Bill to stop...
Cats and dogs stay in new Australian quarantine
Thousands of cats and dogs are imported into Australia each year. Since 1993, an estimated 80 000 cats and dogs have been imported into Australia. Now cats and dogs stay in new Australian quarantine with a state-of-the-art Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility in...
10 New Year resolutions for pets
The year of the Monkey starts on the 8th of February 2016 in the Chinese New Year calendar, but let's don't forget our cats and dogs. We share our top 10 New Year resolutions for pets to keep them happy and healthy in 2016. And a happy pet means a happy pet parent!...
How to search for a lost cat
Our shelters fill up each day with lost and surrendered cats, and even more so during the festive season (Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day). Microchipping and tags are great ways to try to reconnect lost pets with their family. But what else can you do?...
Pet euthanasia personal journey step by step
Many pet parents will eventually have to face pet euthanasia. It is difficult to know when is the right time to make that very difficult decision. I share with you my personal experience of pet euthanasia and a few tips to help you face the process without fear. On...
Smoky the War Dog and Australia’s first therapy dog
Lest we forget our four-legged diggers: Smoky the War Dog This Remembrance Day, we commemorate all the animal deeds and sacrifices in war, in particular, a small Yorkshire Terrier no bigger than an army helmet, but with a heart of a lion. 'Smoky' as she was known,...
Tips to prevent cat litter box problems
Is your cat not using her litter box? We share top tips to prevent your cat litter box problems from renowned American animal behaviourist Trish McMillan Loehr as presented at the 2015 G2Z Summit. Whether you have a cat or thinking of getting a kitten, these tips...
Pets In The Park free vet care for homeless people’s pets
100,000 people are homeless on any given night in Australia, and around 8% is visible, that is, living on the street. Pets In The Park is a national charity established in 2012 with the mission of improving the lives of homeless people by caring for their pets. Pets...
Who will look after your pet when you’re gone?
Around two-thirds of Australians have a cat or dog or both. However, very few of us have a plan in place should we find ourselves unable to look after our pet due to an emergency or a change in circumstances. British fashion designer Alexander McQueen had three dogs...
Belinda Fagan’s helpful hints for moving overseas with pets
Belinda and Michael Fagan have a twelve-year-old West Highland White Terrier called Jessie who’s been around the world twice. Ten years ago, they moved back to Sydney from London with Jessie. They also took her to Geneva to live for two years, five years...
Know the signs of pet stress
Stress can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress can be felt instantaneously, can pass quickly or can become chronic when experienced over the long term. Your pampered pooch or pussycat...
