Articles tagged with 'Pet care'

Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Seek veterinary attention immediately. Heatstroke involves potentially life-threatening elevations in body temperature (hyperthermia). Heatstroke is...

Emergency planning for pets is an important part of emergency household preparations and greatly increases the likelihood of evacuating your...

It’s important that owners make sure their pet will be comfortable and safe during car transport. The laws regarding restraint...

It is very important to ensure your pet cat or dog is microchipped because if your pet cat or dog...

There are many instances where animals may need to stay at a boarding facility, such as when their owners are...

The best thing is to take your guinea pig to your vet for a pregnancy diagnosis. They can diagnose a...

The myxoma virus which causes myxomatosis is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of...

There are very few, if any, vertebrate-eating reptile species who will not eat anything other than live food in captivity....

Ducks need housing that meets their physical, behavioural and social needs. They are social animals and should be kept with...

Desexing cats before they can reproduce plays an integral role in reducing cat overpopulation and there are also many health...

For cats that are left on their own for long periods each day, it is a good idea to consider...

Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time but can be a little overwhelming...

Preventing unwanted/unplanned pregnancies through desexing is an essential part of responsible companion animal ownership. RSPCA Australia advocates the mandatory desexing...

After the death of a pet, it is advisable to keep the normal daily routine of any remaining pets in...

There are a number of important factors to be aware of when considering transporting your companion animal (pet) by air,...

Take some time to prepare for your road trip with your pet so that your holiday is safe and relaxed...

Cats are very efficient and prolific hunters. Research has shown that domestic cats can have individual preferences for different types...

A number of Australian dogs have suffered from kidney problems after being fed particular pet treats. The toxin which causes...

Rabbits are herbivores (they eat plant material). In the wild, they eat predominantly grass, grazing for up to 6-8 hours...

The paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, causes tick paralysis. Tick paralysis is a serious and potentially fatal condition requiring urgent veterinary attention....