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A sturdy scratching post can save your sofa, skirting boards and door frames while giving your cat a healthy way to stretch, scratch and mark its territory.…

A wagging tail is often treated as a friendly greeting, but it is better understood as a sign of emotional arousal. A dog may wag when happy, worried,…

Cats climb onto kitchen counters for warmth, height, food smells and a clear view of the household. For many Australian families, this becomes especially…

Seeing a cat have a seizure can be frightening, especially when the episode starts without warning. Your cat may fall over, stiffen, paddle with the legs,…

A reliable recall is one of the most valuable skills a dog can learn. It allows your companion to enjoy safe off-leash exercise, return from distractions and…

A sensitive stomach can make mealtimes difficult for cats and their owners. Vomiting, loose stools, excessive wind, reduced appetite, or frequent hairball-like…

Arthritis is common in older dogs, but its first signs can be easy to dismiss as “just slowing down”. A senior dog may still greet you at the door, enjoy a…

Most cats are excellent self-groomers, so a full bath is rarely needed. A wash may still be necessary when a cat has oily fur, diarrhoea, sticky substances,…

A dog that drags you towards every smell, person or patch of grass can make an ordinary walk tiring and unpredictable. Lead pulling is common, but it is not a…

A cat weaving around your ankles or pressing its cheeks against a chair is usually communicating in a calm, familiar way. This behaviour can signal affection,…