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Exhaustion. Sleep deprivation. Feeling depressed and guilty. Lingering doubts and regret. If you’ve had a puppy, this may all sound grimly familiar.
Cats make many of us sneeze – but don’t think a hairless cat will solve the problem.
The president has followed in the footsteps of Louis XIV of France and the czars of Russia, who operated national theaters as extensions of monarchical power.
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and are often used to do evil.
For many dairy farmers, the solution to their rodent problem isn’t poison – it’s working cats. But at present, there are no tax deductions for their care.
We all know cats are territorial creatures, but they’re not nearly as aloof as you might think – whether towards people or even other cats.
Do you have a secure or anxious attachment with your pet?
Just as caring for a human loved one can come at great personal cost, a growing body of research shows people with a seriously ill pet experience ‘caregiver burden’.
The plane’s cabin is an unfamiliar and stressful environment for your pet. And people with allergies or phobias may not want to share the plane with dogs and cats.
One of Australia’s pet microchip registries, HomeSafeID, could soon go defunct. Here’s how to make sure your pet’s details are up to date.
From dogs to snakes, people have been keeping pets for millennia. Here’s what people in ancient civilisations thought about their furry (or scaled, or feathered) friends.
By understanding the disease and the treatment options, pet owners can ensure their dogs and cats have healthy and happy lives.
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.
Boarding facilities during peak periods can stressful environments for dogs and cats. Some may not be suited to it at all.
Social media is an effective way to raise conservation awareness about wildlife living on the urban edges.
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange – an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
The ginger colour in cats’ coats has a curious link to being male or female. Now, scientists have finally pinpointed the gene responsible for ginger colour in cats.
The new exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia is raining cats and dogs, presented with respect, sometimes with humour and occasionally with reverence.
The scariest thing about a black cat may be the way superstition and tradition shape people’s perceptions and prejudices about animals based solely on their color.
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Wildlife Conservation, Australian National University
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Professor Emeritus in Terrestrial Ecology, University of Sydney
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