Articles tagged with 'Pet care'

Socialising with people Rabbits are affectionate and lovable creatures who can bond with their owners. But, as a prey species,...

Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease) is a common and serious animal health and welfare problem in...

Bushfires can lead to persistent smoke and related air pollution and this can cause serious negative effects and health problems...

Gingivitis and stomatitis both involve inflammation of the mouth tissues and can be painful and affect your cat’s health. Gingivitis...

There have been a number of pet food product safety incidents over the years that have raised some concerns about...

Grooming the dogs in your care is important. There are health and welfare benefits over and above making their coat...

Due to the unique nature of and often subtle changes in feline body language, recognising pain in cats can be...

Many rabbits are kept indoors, with free range of the house and even parts of the yard, but these unsupervised...

Dental anatomy and function Rabbits have continuously growing incisor and cheek teeth without true anatomical roots. Incisors (front teeth) Rabbits...

Rabbits can be housed indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both. There are some basic considerations for housing, and then...

Many people mistakenly believe that, because feral rabbits seem to thrive in Australia, rabbits must be heat tolerant. The truth...

Long-haired rabbits have been prized for many years. But, like long-haired dogs and cats, few people appreciate the effort that...

Rabbits have two kinds of faeces; caecotrophs (which they eat); and small, firm globe-shaped pellets approximately the size of a...

Environmental enrichment has been defined as “the stimulation of the brain by its physical and social surroundings in an attempt...

Enrichment involves mentally and physically stimulating activities that engage an animal’s mind, body, and senses (e.g., smell, taste, sound, smell,...

Are birds the right companion animals for me? What is the right bird for me? There are plenty of studies...

Behaviour of wild birds There is an extensive body of literature devoted to observations of wild bird behaviour. While there...

At some time, everyone who keeps birds will acquire a new bird – a new pet, a new breeder, a...

Companion birds are most commonly kept in indoor cages and enclosures, although some are housed in either temporary or permanent...

Every year hundreds of birds suffer from health problems caused by their environment. Their human companions are often shocked (and...