My cat is being aggressive towards my other cat, what should I do? Aggressive behaviour (a threat, challenge, or attack) may include scratching, biting, and visual (e.g., changes in posture, erect fur), vocal...
Should I get another cat to provide company for my cat? The way cats relate to one another varies. Some studies suggest that multi-cat households are more stressful for cats, others...
How should I introduce my new dog or puppy to my existing cat? Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time, but it can be a little...
One of my cats has died, should I get a companion for my remaining cat? Losing a member of the family is difficult, both for human and non-human members of the household. It has been...
How should I introduce a new cat or kitten to my existing cat? How well cats get along with each other is influenced by a range of factors related to the owner, the...
Is socialising my puppy important? Socialisation involves exposing an animal to a range of experiences to help them prepare for and cope with different situations,...
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...
Do animals grieve the loss of another animal in the household? While cannot know exactly how animals are feeling, there is evidence that animals can experience positive and negative emotional states...
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...
Does my horse need a companion? Horses naturally live in herds and a normal horse is never alone by choice. These facts drive the behaviour of...
What companionship do rabbits need? Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone....
Why should I desex my rabbits? Desexing has numerous benefits for both male and female pet rabbits including reducing problem behaviours, facilitating easier bonding with new...
How do I socialise my new bird with other birds? Birds gather together in a flock which serve primarily as a protective unit for the birds. The relationship the birds...
What company do my pet rats need? Rats need the company of other rats and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,...
What company do my pet mice need? Mice need the company of other mice and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources,...
How do I socialise my ferrets with people and other ferrets? Normal social behaviour Domesticated ferrets, unlike their wild cousins (the polecat and the weasel), are diurnal animals (active during the...
Can my ferrets get parasites? Internal parasites Adult ferrets are rarely affected by internal parasites such as worms, but juvenile ferrets (whose immune systems are...
What should I feed my ferrets? Ferret dietary needs There are two key facts to understand when you are planning a diet for your ferrets: They...