Pets
Cats and dogs get dementia. Here’s how to spot the signs
Dementia in pets is “highly underreported”, according to animal experts.
- by Marlene Cimons
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Fears surge in city pets will rob bush of its vets
Australia’s soaring number of family pets in capital cities has farmers worried they are going to lose vets who can do specialised tasks, like catching bull semen in a cup.
- by Catherine Naylor
Australia drops case against Amber Heard relating to importation of dogs Pistol and Boo
Amber Heard was charged after bringing her two dogs into the country without declaring them in 2015.
- by Nell Geraets
To have and to hound: ‘Puptials’ for Melbourne dogs to raise money for sick animals
Melbourne celebrant Sarah Dobson regularly sees dogs watching their humans get hitched. Now she’s giving canines the joy of “muttrimony” to support the Lort Smith animal hospital.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Angel of mercy, or executioner? The existential angst involved in putting down a pet
Euthanising a beloved feline sparks thoughts about who gets to choose when to go, and who doesn’t.
- by Fenella Souter
Want your dog to live longer? Make sure they have a social life, too
A study has found that dogs with strong social relationships – with humans and other pets – age healthier.
- by Marlene Cimons
Is it safe for your dog to lick your face?
Dogs often want to lick the ones they love, but what exactly are the health risks?
- by Trisha Pasricha
How dog-sharing became a solution to ‘pandemic puppy’ problems
Whether between neighbours or total strangers, sharing the load makes having a dog much easier.
- by Amy Fallon
Opinion
Opinion
The dog days of climate change are coming for your pets
If you don’t put sunscreen on the tips of your cats’ ears just yet, rising temperatures mean you might soon have to.
- by Edward Narayan
How a ‘demanding cat’ called Phineas became a cult influencer – with merch
A disarmingly wobbly ginger tabby has become a social media sensation. He’s also helping his neuroscientist owners educate people about a rare brain disorder.
- by Tim Elliott
Why one of these dog breeds is the victim of unfair stereotyping
These are the “Big Three” guide dog breeds – but a charity says German shepherds have an unfair reputation and are the misunderstood victims of stereotyping.
- by Joe Pinkstone