What are my legal rights if I buy a sick or injured pet?
Adopting or purchasing a new pet is a very exciting time for both owner and pet alike as it marks...
Last updated: April 19, 2021
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How is animal welfare regulated at Australian abattoirs and poultry processors?
An abattoir is a facility that slaughters animals to produce meat and meat products for human consumption. A poultry processor...Last updated: April 9, 2021 -
How is animal welfare regulated at Australian knackeries?
A knackery is a facility where animals are killed for pet food or the making of animal by-products used in...Last updated: March 31, 2021 -
What information do we have about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and domestic animals?
It appears that it is rare for domestic animals to become ill when naturally infected with SARS-CoV-2 and this has...Last updated: March 5, 2021 -
What is Ehrlichiosis?
Ehrlichiosis is a disease primarily affecting dogs that is spread by the brown dog tick. This disease can be fatal...Last updated: January 28, 2021 -
Why does the RSPCA advocate desexing cats before puberty?
Desexing cats before they can reproduce plays an integral role in reducing cat overpopulation and there are also many health...Last updated: January 14, 2021 -
How do I keep myself and my dog safe around other dogs and people?
When you are out and about with your dog, or even just on your own, sometimes a situation arises where...Last updated: January 11, 2021 -
Can I leave my home to care for animals during the COVID-19 pandemic?
It is your responsibility to protect the welfare of animals in your care at all times. You have a legal...Last updated: January 8, 2021 -
What is the most humane way to kill crustaceans for human consumption?
This article is also available for download as a PDF: RSPCA Humane killing of crustaceans Crustaceans show responses consistent with...Last updated: December 18, 2020 -
What are the animal welfare challenges associated with meat chicken production?
Chickens grown for meat production are genetically very different from layer hens bred to produce eggs. Meat chickens have been...Last updated: December 8, 2020
