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...
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...
What do I need to know about my guinea pigs’ health? Many of the common health problems seen in pet guinea pigs are preventable by good husbandry and feeding practices. Monitoring...
Is desexing mandatory for cats and dogs? Preventing unwanted/unplanned pregnancies through desexing is an essential part of responsible companion animal ownership. RSPCA Australia advocates the mandatory desexing...
Why should I have my pet desexed? Desexing is an effective strategy to prevent unwanted pregnancies. The RSPCA receives over 125,000 animals every year and many of...
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...
Is calcium chloride used to desex male dogs and cats in Australia? Calcium chloride (Calchlorin®, CaClCa) can be used as a non-surgical castration technique in male cats and dogs but is not...
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 has many benefits, including health benefits for your cat and a reduction in nuisance behaviours. What is desexing and...
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...