Is it necessary to feed my pet reptile live prey? There are very few, if any, vertebrate-eating reptile species who will not eat anything other than live food in captivity....
What should I know before feeding dog treats? A number of Australian dogs have suffered from kidney problems after being fed particular pet treats. The toxin which causes...
What should I feed my puppy? Puppies are largely carnivores but will also eat some plant-based foods. Puppies naturally wean off their mother’s milk at around...
What should I feed my cat? Cats are obligate or true carnivores, which means they are dependent on the nutrients provided by a diet based on...
What should I feed my kitten? Kittens are essentially baby carnivores with specialised needs. Kittens naturally wean off their mother’s milk at around 8-12 weeks of...
What should I feed my dog? Domesticated dogs are largely carnivores but will also eat plant-based foods. Wild dogs eat a variety of food which comprise...
What should I feed my guinea pigs? Your guinea pigs are herbivores, which means they eat only plant material. Grass hay should be the high-fibre cornerstone of...
What should I feed my mice? Wild mice are omnivorous, often eating grasses, seeds, grain, and occasionally invertebrates. Fortunately for the owners of pet mice, the...
What should I feed my rats? Wild rats are omnivorous, often eating grasses, seeds, grain, and occasionally invertebrates. Fortunately for the owners of pet rats, the...
What should I feed my donkey? Donkeys have evolved over thousands of years to live in semi-arid environments where the nutritional quality of the food available...
What is swill and can I feed it to pigs, poultry or other farm animals? Swill is any animal food that contains animal matter such as meat, meat products or meat by-products. It is illegal in...
How much milk should dairy calves be fed? Common dairy industry practice is to feed unweaned calves around 10% of calf body weight in milk daily. However, this...
Why is colostrum feeding important for calves? Colostrum is a fluid produced by the pregnant cow prior to giving birth to her calf in readiness for the...
Can I feed my horse on lawn mower clippings and other garden waste? NO! Feeding horses on lawn mower clippings can be very dangerous for several reasons. When lawn mower clippings are fresh...
How much water does my horse need? All horses must have access to clean drinking water 24 hours a day. Horses should always be provided with more...
What should I feed my horse? Horses have evolved to eat a very high fibre diet so this should be the main component of any feeding...
What weight should my horse be? A healthy horse should not be fat or too thin. Until you gain experience it can sometimes be hard to...
Do cats have special nutritional requirements? Cats have special nutritional requirements because they have some fundamental differences in what and how they can metabolise and utilise...
Should I be feeding wildlife affected by bushfires? Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to feed wildlife as this can make them sick, get them too used...
What are the animal welfare issues with feedlots for sheep? Welfare issues for sheep in feedlots, particularly where sheep are housed indoors in sheds, include social stress, limited space allowance...