I think my dog has arthritis, what can I do?
Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease) is a common and serious animal health and welfare problem in...
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Can I keep guinea pigs and rabbits in the same enclosure?
Rabbits and guinea pigs should not be housed together in the same enclosure. While they are often regarded as similar,... -
How often do I need to groom my cat?
While most companion cats will groom themselves, maintaining a regular grooming routine will benefit their health and welfare. How, and... -
Why does my dog’s breath smell?
There are a number of reasons why a dog’s breath might smell, a condition also known as halitosis. Underlying illness,... -
What are common health problems in rabbits?
The following is a list of the most common ailments and diseases that can affect your rabbit. It’s very important... -
How should I introduce my new cat or kitten to the family dog?
First consider if it would be safe and appropriate to have both a dog and cat as part of your... -
How do I care for newborn kittens and their mother?
The RSPCA strongly recommends that you seek veterinary advice to ensure that your cat and kittens receive the best care... -
How should I look after my new kitten?
Congratulations on the recent addition to your household! Now that you have a kitten to care for there are many... -
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... -
My rabbit keeps biting me, what should I do?
Rabbits are timid, gentle, curious, and affectionate if given the opportunity. However, they lack the ability to communicate directly with... -
What is myxomatosis and how do I protect my rabbit from it?
Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as... -
What is rabbit calicivirus and how do I protect my rabbit from rabbit haemorrhagic disease?
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a type of calicivirus which is fatal... -
What is the most humane way to euthanase aquarium fish?
The term euthanasia comes from the Greek language meaning a good death (eu = good, thanatos = death). Euthanasia of... -
Should pet greyhounds have to wear muzzles?
In some Australian jurisdictions, there is a compulsory requirement for pet greyhounds to wear a muzzle in public. Greyhound muzzling... -
Where should I keep my mice?
Location Where you place the enclosure for your pet mice is just as important as the type of enclosure and... -
Where should I keep my rats?
Location Where you place your rats’ enclosure is just as important as the type of enclosure and its accessories. So,... -
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... -
Are there laws that require companion animal breeders to meet certain standards of care?
Laws relating to the welfare of animals vary in different states. In some states, companion animal breeders have to be... -
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...