Helping distressed wildlife without seeking advice may sometimes do more harm than good – as two experts explain.
- Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
When it comes to animals they love, many owners have ‘weight blindness’.
Just like any other animal, horses feel pain, which is why more needs to be done to minimise the use of whips.
There are many unhelpful stereotypes about cats. Veterinarian Anne Quain explains how seeing things from the perspective of these complex creatures can help everyone get along.
Are plant-based treats like catnip, cat thyme and silver vine safe for cats? And it it ethical to use them?
Many Victorians claim their cat or dog was acting strangely before yesterday’s earthquake. And while there’s no real evidence animals can predict a quake, they may be more sensitive to very tiny ones.
Dogs dying on flights in hot weather might be the canary in the coal mine on climate change. Pet owners should consider how climate change will change our relationship with our pets.
If dogs are bred with known health disorders, what role should vets play in discouraging potential owners from animals that could cost them both financially and emotionally?
Puppies and kittens are born without teeth, but by around two months of age they have a full set of baby teeth.
Giving male dogs the snip is a common practice in Australia and elsewhere to help reduce the number of unwanted dogs. But it can also lead to some unwanted behavioural problems.
Banning the whip in Australian horse racing would only deter a minority of race enthusiasts from gambling or watching any events.
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