Articles tagged with 'Pet care'

Feeding the right diet is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy rabbit. Rabbits should be fed...

Training is an important part of any dog’s life, and is important for several reasons. It provides mental stimulation which...

House training (toilet training) a puppy or a dog takes time and patience and, just as with children, every puppy...

It is important to have equipment that is safe and comfortable when teaching your dog to walk on a lead...

Across Australia, annual celebrations may involve fireworks. Unfortunately, many animals are terrified by firework displays which can indirectly pose risks...

Some of the most common garden dangers that pets need to be protected from include: Rat or mouse bait (rodent...

Many common household items such as food, plants and medicines are fatally toxic to our pets. It is important to...

Proactively socialising your puppy is very important. Puppies have what is called a ‘critical socialisation period’ between approximately 3 -17...

Chewing is part of normal dog behaviour. Puppies investigate their environment by sniffing and chewing on objects. Puppies also chew...

Dogs jump fences for many different reasons, such as: They see an animal or something else that they feel compelled...

Puppies are largely carnivores but will also eat some plant-based foods. Puppies naturally wean off their mother’s milk at around...

Domesticated dogs are largely carnivores but will also eat plant-based foods. Wild dogs eat a variety of food which comprise...

Cats are obligate or true carnivores, meaning that they need a source of animal protein to survive. In the wild,...

For many Australians a pet is an important part of the family. While owning a pet can be extremely rewarding,...

Kittens are essentially baby carnivores with specialised needs. Kittens naturally wean off their mother’s milk at around 8-12 weeks of...

Pet birds can be excellent companion animals, provided they are properly cared for and provided with an interesting and spacious...

Birds are highly intelligent animals that require regular exercise and mental stimulation. It’s important to ensure these needs will be...

Fleas are external parasites that live on the skin and survive by feeding on the blood of animals. There are...

Yes, there are many benefits to keeping your cat safe at home (contained within your property boundaries). Contained cats are...

Keeping a pet dog is a huge commitment and responsibility; they require shelter, a balanced diet, daily exercise, veterinary care...