Articles tagged with 'Pet owner basics'

Interacting with companion animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, horses, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians) can have a range of...

Microchip identification is recommended for all companion animals where it is feasible and appropriate for the species. If your pet...

The information presented here is not intended to be relied on for legal advice and you should seek advice from...

Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time, but it can be a little...

Rabbits are herbivores (they eat plant material). In the wild, they eat predominantly grass, grazing for up to 6-8 hours...

Rabbits’ nails should be trimmed as required with cat/rabbit nail trimmers, if they are growing too long. Keeping nails at...

Note: Desexing is the term generally used in Australia to refer to any kind of surgical sterilisation that permanently renders...

Note: Desexing is the term generally used in Australia to refer to surgical sterilisation that permanently renders an animal incapable...

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

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 can be toxic to our companion animals (pets) and can...

Cats are obligate or true carnivores, which means they are dependent on the nutrients provided by a diet based on...

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

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

Microchipping your pet is very important. A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip itself is very...

Every breeder has an important responsibility to ensure their dogs are able to live a healthy, happy and long life....

This question is not easily answered because it depends on the child. Some teenagers are not aware of the responsibilities...

Fleas are external parasites. The most common type of flea that affects companion animals is the cat flea. These fleas...

Most cats can learn how to use a litter tray from an early age and often do this on their...

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