Series 3

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...

Over the past couple of months I have seen a number of dog accidents - road trauma and general -  that has served as a stark reminder at how easily accidents can happen with dogs. The most recent I personally experienced also shows how dangerous a stick injury can be. Sticks can easily cause damage to a dog's mouth by getting stuck across the hard palate,...

With many cat owners out at work all day, and more and more cats spending most if not all of their time indoors, it can be hard to know how to exercise an indoor cat.  However, ensuring your cat gets the mental and physical stimulation it needs is vital to keeping it fit and healthy. Cats can live to their mid-to-late teens or even early...

Cherry eye is the common name for a prolapsed gland of the third eyelid, a medical condition that can occur in dogs and occasionally cats. Whilst Cherry eye is more common in dog breeds such as the American Cocker Spaniel, Pekinese, Bulldog and Beagle, it can affect any breed. Cherry eye generally occurs in young dogs and there are no known preventative measures for it....

There’s something wonderful about the sounds of wild birds happily chirping away. It’s a great reminder that there is plenty of nature and wildlife around our homes that we sometimes forget to appreciate. Attracting wild birds into your garden is a great way to experience the many mental and physical benefits that pets can provide us, without having to commit to the daily care that...

Keeping your pets' teeth clean is vital, yet around 80% of dogs and cats in Australia over the age of 3 have some degree of dental disease. Often if our dogs or cats have ongoing bad breath it can indicate some degree of gum disease, known as periodontitis.  Depending on the level of the dental disease there are often other symptoms as well, so it is...

When bringing a new feline friend into the family you’ll no doubt have a shopping list of items you’re going to need, with kitty litter high up on that list.  If you’ve never owned a cat before you might think that this is an easy decision to make. However, if you haven’t done your homework first you might find yourself breaking out a sweat when...

Meet Soup the Rosella who shows us her awesome bird skills. Soup was one of our Series 3 Smart Pets and she was a star in front of the camera!

For this weekend's episode (#7) of Pooches at Play, I had the opportunity to meet up with Yvonne Hong, the Founder & CEO of Pets of the Homeless Australia, which is an amazing charity that works to keep vulnerable people and their pets together by alleviating the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship. They do this by providing pet food and...