My cat is very active at night and keeps waking me up, what should I do?
Some cats are active at night, or are awake and ‘raring to go’ very early in the morning. Since many...
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What are the animal welfare issues with pets wearing costumes?
Many people enjoy dressing their pets in costumes, particularly for special events such as Christmas. Some animal welfare organisations include costume... -
Is it okay to keep my cat at home all of the time?
Yes, it is okay to keep your cat at home all of the time, as long as you make sure... -
How do I stop a neighbour’s cat from entering and toileting in my yard?
RSPCA Australia encourages owners to contain of cats within their property boundaries to help protect cats from disease and injury,... -
Why does my cat scratch the furniture?
Cats naturally perform scratching behaviour for a variety of reasons, such as to maintain their claws, mark territory (cats deposit... -
My dog is barking excessively, what should I do?
Dogs bark excessively for numerous reasons including boredom, excitement, distress, territorial defence and fear and anxiety. Therefore the solutions to... -
My neighbour’s dog is constantly barking and disturbing me, what should I do?
Barking can be a source of annoyance and frustration for neighbours. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs so if... -
What causes dogs to bark excessively?
Barking is a normal behaviour in dogs. Humans have encouraged and selected for barking over generations of domestication. What constitutes... -
Why is my cat urinating inappropriately?
Feline inappropriate urination (urinating in the wrong place) can be quite common. It often involves the cat urinating outside their... -
How should I introduce my new dog to my existing dog?
How well dogs get along with each other is influenced by a range of factors related to the owner, the... -
How should I introduce my new cat or kitten to the family dog?
First consider if it would be safe and appropriate to have both a dog and cat as part of your... -
How do I communicate with my dog?
Body language is one of a dog’s main forms of communication, so it’s really important that we learn how to... -
Can greyhounds live in harmony with other pets?
Like all breeds of dog, there are some greyhounds who can happily co-exist with other animals, some who can never... -
How can I help my adopted greyhound settle into their new home?
There will be many unfamiliar sights and sounds for your newly adopted greyhound to adapt to in their new home.... -
How can I help with my adopted greyhound’s behaviour?
Adopted greyhounds can do amazingly well considering that many are considerably disadvantaged by their start in life. Their different early... -
How do I best care for my newly adopted greyhound?
There are many things to consider to ensure your greyhound is healthy. This includes diet, vaccinations, parasite control, and keeping... -
Should pet greyhounds have to wear muzzles?
In some Australian jurisdictions, there is a compulsory requirement for pet greyhounds to wear a muzzle in public. Greyhound muzzling... -
What is the best way to train my adopted greyhound?
Helping your dog to become a good canine companion is one of the most important responsibilities for every dog owner.... -
Why do greyhounds need help with toilet training?
Many greyhounds haven’t had the opportunity to learn about toilet training. Therefore, your new greyhound may need some help to... -
Why is it important to understand my greyhound’s background?
Greyhounds can, and do, make great pets. Unfortunately many of their early life experiences, such as a lack of appropriate...