What should I know before taking my dog to an ‘off-leash’ park?
Off-leash dog parks offer many physical and mental benefits for dogs and people including the opportunity to exercise, socialise, and...
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What do I need to know about tethering birds?
Tethering involves tying an animal to an anchor point for a prolonged period as a means of confinement. Due to... -
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... -
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... -
How can I help protect my pets from snakes?
Snakes are attracted to potential food and water sources and safe, quiet places to hide. To reduce the risk of... -
What should I consider before taking my dog to the office?
Dogs in the office Companion dogs can benefit the physical and mental health of people. Having companion dogs in an... -
Why should I have my cat desexed?
Desexing cats before they can reproduce plays an integral role in reducing cat overpopulation and there are also many health... -
How do I adjust a roaming cat to a stay-at-home life?
Cats can be happy staying at home if they have an environment that safeguards their physical and mental health and... -
Is it risky to smoke or vape around companion animals?
Second hand smoke exposure Passive smoking is a health risk. There is no risk-free level of passive (second-hand) smoke exposure... -
Can humans and animals transmit diseases to each other?
There are specific infections that can be transmitted between animals and humans which may cause disease; these are known as... -
How do I care for my rabbits?
There are about 30 breeds of rabbits, ranging in colours, shapes, and sizes. The most popular breeds are the Dwarf... -
How can I keep my cat safe and happy at home?
Whether you’ve just adopted a new cat or kitten, or are considering how best to care for your existing cat,... -
How should I take care of my cat or dog’s teeth?
Our pets need regular and consistent dental care to make sure their teeth stay healthy and functional for as long... -
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... -
What companionship do rabbits need?
Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone....