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Barking dogs among updated NSW noise guidelines

Adam Zuchetti August 2, 2021

Complaints about barking dogs and crowing roosters are among the updates being proposed to NSW noise guidelines.

Clever cockatoos teaching each other garbage tricks

Adam Zuchetti July 24, 2021

Bird lovers have long known that cockatoos are highly intelligent. But a new study has shown that cockatoos are teaching each other a new skill – how to open garbage bin lids.

Victorians warned after mystery liver toxin deaths in dogs

Adam Zuchetti July 17, 2021

A mystery outbreak of severe liver disease has been found among young, healthy dogs in Victoria, with owners warned to be vigilant for signs their dog may be affected by the potentially fatal condition.

Most uncommon things a dog ate

Adam Zuchetti August 24, 2020

New data has revealed the most common and unusual things vets have had to remove from a dog’s digestive tract. Can you guess what everyday household items made the list?

Most popular dog breeds in Australia in 2020

Adam Zuchetti July 24, 2020

Which breed of dog is the most popular in Australia right now? And how do crosses compare with pure breeds? All is revealed in 2020’s list of the 20 most popular breeds and cross-breeds.

Is your hand sanitiser really effective?

Adam Zuchetti July 17, 2020

Pet owners and dog walkers are being urged to take care when buying hand sanitiser. It comes after one major brand was allegedly found to have such low levels of alcohol that it was essentially useless.

Why are more pets seeing vets during COVID-19?

Adam Zuchetti May 25, 2020

Vet claims are skyrocketing during COVID. Find out why with this in-depth article on what’s affecting our pooches the most whilst we isolate with them.

Puppy scams snare lonely hearts amid COVID-19

Adam Zuchetti May 23, 2020

Looking to bring home a new puppy? Do your homework – scammers are using the confusion of COVID-19 to sell phantom puppies.

Bars March: Aussie pubs welcome dogs for charity

Adam Zuchetti March 5, 2020

This month marks the annual Bars March fundraiser for animal charities, and there are more pubs than ever now participating as the charity event celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Obesity in dogs a weighty problem

Adam Zuchetti February 5, 2020

You could be killing your beloved pet with kindness, with an Australian vet warning that unhealthy treats, and too many of them, is seeing a healthy dog weight give way to obesity and related illnesses.