Other Pets

Keeping cats happy with a safe and enriching environment is as important to their mental and physical wellbeing as it is for our dogs, to help keep their brains and bodies active, as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Dr Keshuan Chow, a Feline Medicine Specialist explains what this looks like for cats. Cats are less domesticated than many other pets or domestic species, therefore,...

Cats are highly intelligent animals, and like our dogs, they need to be kept mentally and physically stimulated to keep their brains and bodies fit and healthy. So, training a cat is as great activity to consider. Bored cats are prone to overeating and oversleeping, and can develop stress disorders, so incorporating some training into your cat’s daily routine is a great way to keep...

When it comes to spring safety tips for dogs and cats, there are a few things owners need to be aware of as the change of season kicks in. Often we forget that with the change of weather, comes a new set of conditions and threats that we may need to be more mindful of than in other months throughout the year. To help, PETstock...

A new study by West Australian diabetes researchers has found that there are six genes that put Australian Burmese cats at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared to other cat breeds. According to Professor Grant Morahan from WA’s Centre for Diabetes Research, which is supported by charity Diabetes Research WA, said that Burmese cats in Australia are more at risk of type 2...

Fish can be an excellent choice of pet for a time poor household or a family wanting to give their child the responsibility of looking after their own pet, but aren’t quite ready for the much bigger commitment that owning a dog or other furry friend requires. Fish are one of the easiest pets to take care of. Not only are they great for kids,...

There has been a growing trend over recent years with chickens becoming more common as pets in inner city homes, particularly as people realise the many benefits that owning chickens can provide. The benefits of backyard chickens Not only do chickens provide tasty, organic, fresh eggs, they also help lower food wastage by eating kitchen scraps and love to get into any damaged or overripe...

Meet Winta the parrot who shows us his amazing bird tricks! Winta was one of our Series 3 Smart Pets and he was a star in front of the camera as you can see in the video above. Did you know that male and female parrot species look exactly alike? For most species of parrot, it takes an experts eye and sometimes even a lab...

Cat’s are highly intelligent animals so they can be easily trained (similarly to dogs) and can learn new tricks such as sit, shake paws and more.

If you are looking for a sustainable kitty litter option then check out the Wee Kitty Clumping Corn Litter from Rufus & Coco. Whilst it can be confusing with so many different types of kitty litter on the market and cats having their own preference for what they do and don't like to use, if reducing your impact on the environment is important to you,...

With over 30% of dog owners also having at least one cat and 45% of cat owners having at least one dog, it’s clear that dogs and cats can get along pretty well. However, it is important when introducing dogs and cats that it is done slowly and steadily. When introducing dogs and cats that will be expected to live together happily (or at least...