Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.
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Pesticides present in pet flea and tick treatments pose a risk to human health and the environment - but monthly application as a preventative measure isn’t essential.
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Dogs may be a human’s best friend but there are limits – is face licking one of them?
People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
The dangers of passive smoking for humans may be well-known but second – and even third-hand – smoke is also hazardous to our pets. Here’s what you need to know.
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
While some people blanch at the thought of bed-sharing bed with a pet, others can’t sleep without their animal companions – an expert explains the pros and cons of sharing a bed with a pet (or two).
Questions about how to ethically train different kinds of pets depend on the nature of those animals’ inner lives and their abilities to learn.
Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
The place of dogs in society changed when hunting became an aristocratic pastime, rather than a necessity.
Writing an obituary is one of the many things people do when a loved one dies. And animals are more frequently mentioned in the obituaries of their human companions.
A new law has been introduced that officially brings dog meat to an end as a commodity in South Korea.
Surveys on cat personality are filled out by people. As such, results are affected by human perspectives, projections and biases.
Most Australians think of scorpions as exotic desert animals, but they are fairly widespread across the continent. Still, next to nothing is known about most local scorpion species.
Are plant-based treats like catnip, cat thyme and silver vine safe for cats? And it it ethical to use them?
There hasn’t been a lot of research into adult cat play, but a new study shows it’s not just dogs who like to play fetch.
Many believe the presence of cereals such as rice or wheat in kibbles can upset their dog’s stomach. But is this backed up by science?
People have invested emotionally in animals for thousands of years, but their financial situation directly impacts their ability to properly care for for their pets.
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Scotland's Rural College
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PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
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Veterinarian and PhD scholar, University of Sydney
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Animal Geographer, Keele University
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Associate professor, Queen's University, Ontario
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Visiting Research Fellow, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Nottingham Trent University
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Richard Malik is a Friend of The Conversation.
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Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College, Western University
