Do dogs have a butt compass when it comes to pooping?
Ever notice how dogs tend to carry out a whole song and dance when going to the bathroom? They do their little twirls around a spot a fair few times before they settle and do their business. Meanwhile the owner is hovering around impatiently since time is of the...
Bird Profile – Blue-and-yellow macaw
Arguably one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the exotic Blue-and-yellow macaw can be a gorgeous addition to your family. Photo Credit: weesen via Compfight cc Scientific Name Ara ararauna Habitat The Blue-and-yellow Macaw is typically found in forested...
Dog retirement home opens in Japan
Photo Credit: Tracy Lee via Compfight cc What people wouldn't do for their pets nowadays! With more and more people around the world owning pets and loving to pamper them... no wonder businesses are springing up everywhere that are wholeheartedly dedicated to pets....
Vets for Pets: ASPCA names Koshka Cat of the Year! – Concord Veterinary Hospital
In our previous article we talked about the delightful dog, Xena Warrior Puppy being awarded Dog of the Year.This time, Koshka (Russian for cat) is in the limelight as she has been awarded Cat of the Year by the ASPCA. This impressive kitty is no stranger to awards...
Dealing with Heat Stroke in pets
Photo Credit: _tar0_ via Compfight cc With meteorologists claiming that Australia has experienced its hottest last 12 months on record, it is no wonder that we should be expecting a very hot and dry Summer. As the mercury soars, it is important to monitor your pets to...
Xena Warrior Puppy is the Dog of the Year!
Photo Credit: Klearchos Kapoutsis via Compfight cc The ASPCA Humane presented the Dog of the Year awards to *drum roll please* Xena Warrior Puppy (what a name). The annual ceremony recognises special animals and individuals who made a positive and lasting impact...
Should Native Animals be Pets? (Part 1)
Photo Credit: ciamabue via Compfight cc A hotly debated topic in Australia centres on whether or not native animals should be kept as pets. Currently, certain species can be kept under a special licence but a plan by the NSW government aims to remove the licencing...
Should Native Animals be Pets? (Part 2)
Photo Credit: Larsj via Compfight cc We have discussed arguments against the case for native animals to be kept as pets in Part 1 here on this blog. Here follows Part 2: the case for. Less people would keep exotic species as pets By exotic species the report is...
Heroic family cat saves boy from frightening dog attack
Photo Credit: play4smee via Compfight cc Family Triantafilo's youngest child, Jeremy, was having a fantastic time playing around on his bicycle outside his home. However, the neighbours dog, a labrador/chow mix, who had escaped his enclosure decided to randomly attack...
Pet Profile: Golden Retrievers Part 1
Photo Credit: Kim Wall Photography (Purplesun2001) via Compfight cc Today we take a look at the ever adorable golden retriever. They are certainly one of the most popular dogs around as they are known to be playful, pretty, smart and good around people. They’re...
Pet Profile: Golden Retrievers Part 2
Photo Credit: yeowatzup via Compfight cc Here is Part 2 of our pet profile on Golden Retrievers, one of the most beloved and famous family pets around. Size: Golden retrievers reach mature weight by their second year of age and their full height by their first full...
Understanding Your Cat’s Meow
Photo Credit: PJLewis via Compfight cc Does your cat meow all the time? Sometimes it's obvious what message your cat's trying to convey - food, wanting to go outside, etc. - but at other times it can be baffling. You may even be convinced that your cat just meows to...