Many of us are accustomed to a visit to the veterinarian being a sign that something is wrong. This could be an emergency, like an illness or injury. A relationship with your veterinarian for routine and regular care can be…
In October 2019, ABC 7.30’s ‘The Final Race’ brought unprecedented attention to the fates of Australian racing horses when the industry no longer requires them. You can revisit the original story here. But be warned: the images and video are distressing….
Many Australians are taking advantage of the time they spend at home during the coronavirus outbreak to adopt a puppy or kitten. Many adoptees are told that they may have to wait months for a puppy. You should consider carefully…
Thousands of Australians donated generously to the RSPCA during the devastating bushfire crises of 2019-2020 in order to protect animals affected by such emergencies. We have used a large portion of the funds to provide urgent services to animals on…
It’s vital to ensure that your pet rabbits are safe and happy and have all their needs met. Pet rabbits can be confined to a small space for long periods. They must be given enough stimulation, environmental enrichment, food, water, and…
It may be tempting, as we get closer to the holiday season, to dress up your pet. You want them to dress up with the family! The holidays must be fun for all members of your family. Beware of In general, you…
The road to release can be long for some species. Humans have made great strides in improving the way we care for captive wildlife. In the Colosseum, Romans used to torture and kill lions, leopards, rhinos, and elephants. Bear-baiting became commonplace…
During the COVID-19 outbreak, many of our companion pets benefit from their owners staying at home. The ‘lockdown’ restrictions have eased, so it’s now time to leave your home. This change can be confusing and stressful. There are many things we…
We love our pets as pet owners and strive to give them the best possible care. It can be devastating to learn that we have put our pets at risk inadvertently. In recent years, there have unfortunately been several cases…
How long has it been since you last took your pet to a vet? Many of us are accustomed to a visit to the veterinarian being a sign that something is wrong. This could be an emergency, like an illness…