Believe it or not, cats are really useful. Even this one.
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Scottish Folds are adorable cats with folded ears and owl-like faces. But their cuteness also condemns them to a life of suffering.
Understanding animal management and making it work better for our interspecies society will benefit humans and dogs alike.
Dogs like a little TV – and researchers have been investigating why.
Australians are keen pet owners and increasingly, we’re monitoring the behaviour of our domestic animals. Webcams, GPS tracking, dogs joining Skype calls … pets are becoming entangled with technology in myriad ways.
Tick paralysis affect 10,000 dogs each year in eastern Australia, and the treatment can be very expensive. Fortunately, a new drug available is available.
Landlords and property agents often apply ‘no pets’ rules even though many households see them as part of the family. Their difficulty in finding rental housing then becomes a source of great stress.
Hollywood shirks its ethical responsibilities when it comes to vulnerable animal species.
It’s possible – but rare – for a lick from the family pup to transmit bacteria that can cause dangerous blood poisoning.
The release of the movie ‘Finding Dory’ comes with renewed calls to leave fish in reefs – a good idea in this case – but catching some ornamental fish can have a positive impact on reef communities.
With a majority of households having pets and growing numbers living in apartments, a review of regulations on keeping animals in such communities is timely.
While cats – with their steely demeanor – have a reputation of being hard to read, humans seem intent on figuring out what they’re thinking and feeling.
Many pet fish end up in ponds, fountains and waterways. But before ditching your goldfish in the park, stop and think about the viruses you could also be releasing.
Social media has fuelled a trend for foreign dogs being rehomed in the UK, hampering domestic rescue efforts and increasing disease risks.
Disney’s latest hit movie has inspired Chinese people to keep Saharan foxes as pets.
Dogs are important users of urban parks, but these are clearly designed for the use of people – except for a few out-of-the-way dog parks. Is that fair to dogs that have no say about living among us?
Fleas have lived with people for as long as people have lived with pets.
Christmas is here again, and we’re excited for decorating, parties, and summer getaways. But before we dive into the silly season, let’s first make sure our pets are properly taken care of.
Pets have been shown to have positive effects for physical health for some time, so why don’t we take them more seriously?
It’s no coincidence that “big food” is moving in on pet food.
Principais colaboradores
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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 Sydney
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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, 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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Fellow, Keele University
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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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Veterinary Internist (Specialist), University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Veterinary Education, Royal Veterinary College
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
