BREAKING NEWS: New Laws will Protect Animals who are Victims of Violence.  > Animals will soon be included in Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders,  > animal abuse will be recognised as a form of domestic violence, and  > A grant of half a million will upgrade refuges to...

Social isolation got you bored out of your mind?  Pamper yourself with this AMAZING holiday giveaway. To celebrate travel restrictions easing in parts of Australia, and some wider opening of the borders, luxurious Gold Coast Resort, Rhapsody Resort, are giving away a 2 Night Stay in a 2 bedr...

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You are ready to buy or adopt your little canine fur baby and have been eagerly researching dog breeds online. You have checked with your landlord that you are allowed a pet. You've even purchased the dog bowl and chew toys. But have you really calculated the cost of owning a dog? Here is a b...

Feeding a raw food diet is an increasingly popular trend amongst dog owners. However, recent research from the University of Melbourne has linked feeding raw chicken to a 70-fold increased risk of developing the paralytic nerve disease, acute polyradiculoneuritis (APN).  The Popularity of Ra...

Sometimes, dogs can be strange, mysterious creatures. While most dog behaviors are easily understandable, certain canine behaviors can seem bizarre and weird to humans -- and since dogs can't speak, they cannot explain their unusual actions. However, there is generally a sensible reason behin...

Do you Need to Brush your Dog's Teeth? The statistics for dental disease in dogs is frightening. It's estimated that two-thirds of dogs over three years old have dental disease. This means teeth covered in bacteria-rich plaque that hardens to tartar, this irritates the gums causing sorene...

For decades, perhaps centuries, people across the western world have thought of themselves as cat people or dog people.  Of course, there are plenty of households with both of those pets, but cat people notice certain behaviours their four-legged friends exhibit on a regular basis.  One of...

We all love a long relaxing session in the bath tub at home, or even better at the spa. The reasons are obvious...bubbles, warm water, steam and a peaceful place to unwind.  But, it doesn't explain why cats seem to share our love of hanging out in the bathtub. If you have often found you...

Does your cat use vocal cues to communicate with you? Have you ever wondered what your kitty is trying to say? While it's impossible to know exactly what your cat is trying to tell you, there will be some cues in inflection and tone. Here are some common ways cats use their voices to communicate...