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Many are embarrassed to publicly show too much grief over the death of a dog. But research has shown just how devastating the loss can be.
Dogs – and their owners – love ‘walkies’. But who’s walking who?
It doesn’t happen often that a multinational will blink when taken on by an individual. But a passionate campaigner’s successful crusade has shown how it can be done.
As the weather heats up, Australian households won’t just be cranking up the air conditioning for themselves. Some households will also be turning it on for their dogs or cats.
Dog thefts have risen by a third – don’t be a victim.
It can be a scary time for pets – but science has some valuable solutions.
Believe it or not, cats are really useful. Even this one.
Scottish Folds are adorable cats with folded ears and owl-like faces. But their cuteness also condemns them to a life of suffering.
Understanding animal management and making it work better for our interspecies society will benefit humans and dogs alike.
Dogs like a little TV – and researchers have been investigating why.
Australians are keen pet owners and increasingly, we’re monitoring the behaviour of our domestic animals. Webcams, GPS tracking, dogs joining Skype calls … pets are becoming entangled with technology in myriad ways.
Tick paralysis affect 10,000 dogs each year in eastern Australia, and the treatment can be very expensive. Fortunately, a new drug available is available.
Landlords and property agents often apply ‘no pets’ rules even though many households see them as part of the family. Their difficulty in finding rental housing then becomes a source of great stress.
Hollywood shirks its ethical responsibilities when it comes to vulnerable animal species.
It’s possible – but rare – for a lick from the family pup to transmit bacteria that can cause dangerous blood poisoning.
The release of the movie ‘Finding Dory’ comes with renewed calls to leave fish in reefs – a good idea in this case – but catching some ornamental fish can have a positive impact on reef communities.
With a majority of households having pets and growing numbers living in apartments, a review of regulations on keeping animals in such communities is timely.
While cats – with their steely demeanor – have a reputation of being hard to read, humans seem intent on figuring out what they’re thinking and feeling.
Many pet fish end up in ponds, fountains and waterways. But before ditching your goldfish in the park, stop and think about the viruses you could also be releasing.
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Researcher, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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Veterinarian, James Cook University
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Research Associate - Pawsitive Connections Lab, University of Saskatchewan
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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