I think my guinea pig might be pregnant, what should I do? The best thing is to take your guinea pig to your vet for a pregnancy diagnosis. They can diagnose a...
Is desexing mandatory for cats and dogs? Note: Desexing is the term generally used in Australia to refer to any kind of surgical sterilisation that permanently renders...
Should I have my pet desexed? Note: Desexing is the term generally used in Australia to refer to surgical sterilisation that permanently renders an animal incapable...
How can we best manage domestic cats in Australia? There are an estimated 3.3 million owned cats in Australia; cats are the second most popular pet and 29% of...
What are trap-neuter-return programs in cat management? The management of unowned and semi-owned cats is a complex issue. Trap-neuter-return (TNR) is one method promoted as a humane...
Should I breed from my horse? The first question you should seriously ask yourself is why do you want to breed a foal? Horse breeding should...
Why should I have my cat desexed? Desexing cats before they can reproduce plays an integral role in reducing cat overpopulation and there are also many health...
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 should I groom my rats? Rats are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your rat Because of their cleanliness,...
What do I need to know about reproduction in mice? Mice mature and can breed at a young age (even as young as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and...
What do I need to know about reproductive control in ferrets (including desexing)? Some important things to know about ferrets and reproduction: A male ferret is called a ‘hob’. A female ferret is...
How should I groom my mice? Mice are very clean and usually do a great job of grooming themselves. Washing your mouse Because of their cleanliness,...
What do I need to know about reproduction in rats? Rats mature and can breed at a young age (as early as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and have...