How can I teach my dog recall (to come when called)?
One of the most important skills your dog needs to learn is “recall” – coming to you when you call....
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What can I do if I suspect a problem with my pet’s food or treats?
There have been a number of pet food product safety incidents over the years that have raised some concerns about... -
Why and how should I groom my dog?
Grooming the dogs in your care is important. There are health and welfare benefits over and above making their coat... -
What type of cat collar should I use?
To balance your cat’s safety with providing easy identification, a collar with a breakaway clip and ID tag is recommended.... -
How can I keep my rabbits safe against household hazards?
Many rabbits are kept indoors, with free range of the house and even parts of the yard, but these unsupervised... -
What does my cat’s body language mean?
A cat’s body language can be subtle, so it’s not always easy to accurately read how they’re feeling. To understand... -
Where should I keep my rabbits?
Rabbits can be housed indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both. There are some basic considerations for housing, and then... -
Can rabbits get heat stress?
Many people mistakenly believe that, because feral rabbits seem to thrive in Australia, rabbits must be heat tolerant. The truth... -
How do I groom my rabbits?
Long-haired rabbits have been prized for many years. But, like long-haired dogs and cats, few people appreciate the effort that... -
How do I litter train my rabbit?
Rabbits have two kinds of faeces; caecotrophs (which they eat); and small, firm globe-shaped pellets approximately the size of a... -
How can I keep my rabbit entertained, alert, and interested in their surroundings?
Environmental enrichment has been defined as “the stimulation of the brain by its physical and social surroundings in an attempt... -
Why is enrichment important for dogs?
Enrichment involves mentally and physically stimulating activities that engage an animal’s mind, body, and senses (e.g., smell, taste, sound, smell,... -
How should I care for my birds?
Are birds the right companion animals for me? What is the right bird for me? There are plenty of studies... -
How can I keep my birds entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
Behaviour of wild birds There is an extensive body of literature devoted to observations of wild bird behaviour. While there... -
Where should I get my bird from?
At some time, everyone who keeps birds will acquire a new bird – a new pet, a new breeder, a... -
Where should I keep my birds?
Companion birds are most commonly kept in indoor cages and enclosures, although some are housed in either temporary or permanent... -
How will I keep my bird safe against household hazards?
Every year hundreds of birds suffer from health problems caused by their environment. Their human companions are often shocked (and... -
What does a healthy bird look like?
When looking at bird, you must be aware of the ‘masking phenomenon’. Birds are, for the most part, a prey... -
How should I handle my bird?
At some time, you, the owner, must handle (and sometimes restrain), your bird. Traditionally, it was considered acceptable to put... -
Are birds the right companion animals for me?
This sounds like a very basic question to ask, but it’s one that needs to be addressed. Are birds the...