When is a pet considered to be a senior?
Pets age much faster than people do, and their rate of ageing depends not only on the species type but also on the size of the breed. Cats are generally less than [...]
Kissing your cat
Many a parent has been known to say “If you kiss the cat, you’ll wake up with whiskers!” While this common falsehood might prevent small children from getting too close, the question [...]
Red Dog – could the Red Kelpie be your next family pet?
With the overwhelming success of Red Dog the movie, it's not a surprise that hundreds of Australian families have their heart set on a Red Kelpie puppy as their next family addition. [...]
What is the best age for sterilising your cat?
Desexing can be performed at anytime throughout a cat's life. However there are major health and behavioural benefits of having this procedure done at 5-6 months of age. As well as reducing [...]
Reason your cat may not be eating
If your cat’s appetite has changed recently, it could be due to something as simple as fussiness. However it could also be an indicator of an underlying medical problem. While the causes [...]
FIV and HIV – are there any similarities?
The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) was first discovered in 1986, following a study of a cattery in the United States. This group of cats were found to be unwell as a result [...]
