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What is Enrichment? ‘Enrichment’ is an all-encompassing term used to describe the wide variety of ways that we can improve or ‘enrich’ our pet’s day! Anything that keeps your pet busy, gets them engaged, makes them use their…

It is no secret that dogs are social animals – we don’t refer to dogs as ‘man’s best friend’ for nothing! Unfortunately, most of us cannot spend 100% of our time with our four-legged friends, as much as…

Making sure their new dog is reliably house trained is typically a high priority for most dog owners. After all, no one wants to mop up puddles left by their pup all day long! This article is intended…

Make it safe for your cat to be curious (and playful) Cats love to climb all over their home, so move anything breakable or harmful securely out of their reach. Curiosity and playfulness can get kitties into trouble….

The diseases Chlamydophila, Leukaemia and Panleukopenia are just some of the words you may hear your veterinarian referring to when discussing cat diseases in the community. With a cross between medical terminology and more common names, it can…

Whilst cats are very fussy about going to the toilet the good news is they generally learn quickly how to use a litter tray as long as it is clean and placed in the correct location. For new…

The cat is a very meticulous animal and usually confines his or her toileting behaviour to the litter tray or garden. The smell of cat urine in the house or the discovery of faeces in a corner of…

Whilst some Australians give their cats the freedom to come and go as they please there is a growing trend for cat lovers to keep their companions indoors. In a recent online poll over 77% of cat owners…

For many, it’s an inevitability that eventually their cute, bouncy puppy or smoochy baby kitten will one day start sporting some white hairs, appreciating their sleep more and enter the golden years of being a senior pet. Some…

I am thinking of keeping it indoors. Is that ok? Keeping a cat indoors is safer for a cat and therefore, arguably, better for the cat. Indoor cats are at lower risk for injuries associated with the outdoor…

Raising an orphaned kitten can be a rewarding experience. However, kittens are very fragile, and raising them can be difficult, time consuming, and not always successful. Which kittens need to be hand reared? Normally kittens have their environmental…

So, you’re interested in adopting a cat? Well then, we know you already have a big heart to open your home to a feline in need! Have you ever considered adopting an animal that has specific requirements, but…