Articles tagged with 'Pet care'
What should I do when I bring home a new puppy?
Before bringing home a new puppy, make sure that you can fully commit to the lifelong responsibilities of caring for a dog. Welcoming an animal into your household is an important decision.
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 laws are based on ‘breed’ not on individual dog behaviour and are an example of breed-specific legislation (BSL).
Why is water quality important when setting up a fish aquarium?
The key to a beautiful aquarium with healthy fish is effective filtration and maintaining water quality.
What should I feed my rabbits?
Rabbits are herbivores (they eat plant material). In the wild, they eat predominantly grass, grazing for up to 6-8 hours a day. Their whole digestive tract from their teeth right down to the end of their gastrointestinal tract is adapted to this diet and eating pattern.
How should I house my bird?
Birds are highly intelligent animals who require regular exercise and mental stimulation. It’s important to ensure these needs will be met when choosing how to house your pet birds.
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 nutritional requirements of mice are well established from work done in mice kept in laboratories (the same species as those we keep as companions).
How do I litter train my ferret?
Cleaning up after ferrets who have been to the toilet is not necessarily one of the most fun things about owning them – but it’s very important!
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 every guinea pig’s diet. The fibre in hay helps meet the important digestive health needs of herbivores such as guinea pigs.
What garden dangers must I protect my pet from?
Some of the most common garden dangers that pets need to be protected from include: Rat or mouse bait (rodent poisons) These are a common cause of pet poisonings. Most rat and mouse bait products use warfarin-like compounds (anti-coagulants) that kill animals slowly by causing uncontrolled bleeding.
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 registered, which may also require meeting certain standards of care but in other states, breeder registration and/or standards may not exist (see table below).