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.
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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.
Responsible use of flea treatments could protect both pets and wildlife.
Understanding the number and origin of animals entering a country is important to control the health and ecological problems imported wildlife can bring.
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
A dog’s heart rate is likely to rise in tandem with its owner’s heart rate in a stressful situation – even in the absence of verbal communication.
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.
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.
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.
Research has found people see backyard chickens as pets – but wouldn’t take them to the vet. It raises important questions about how we relate to the non-human world.
Why can’t you keep a wombat or koala as a pet rather than a cat or dog? There are good reasons why keeping native animals as pets isn’t as easy as it seems
Research reveals the emotional toll and ethical dilemmas faced by vets in a profession under pressure.
Some cat owners say ‘providing for the cat’ increases their feelings of enjoyment and sense of purpose.
Dogs appeared several times during testimonies, typically because an accused witch was believed to have had a dog who would do her bidding, or because the devil appeared in the form of a dog.
Evacuating is expensive, and for some people the risks of leaving can seem greater than staying despite the storm.
The first comprehensive overview of trade in Australian reptiles and frogs worldwide shows more species should be listed for monitoring under the international convention on wildlife trade.
About 80% of dogs and 40% of cats will fetch, a new study finds. Domesticating turned these carnivores’ hunting methods into a game.
The researchers hope the findings will help dog owners make more informed decisions when selecting their next furry friend.
Victims of intimate partner violence regularly cite fear for the safety of their pet as a primary reason they do not leave an abusive situation.
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