Pets
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
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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
Animal cruelty cases spike in WA as cash-strapped owners hit hard times
RSPCA WA have said they had responded to 19 reports of animal cruelty a day on average over the past year.
- by Holly Thompson
Perth boy almost loses leg to infection after falling in dog faeces
A Perth rugby coach has revealed how one of his juniors was rushed to hospital and almost needed to have his leg amputated after the training session incident.
- by Holly Thompson
Opinion
Opinion
Congratulations Melbourne, we’ve out-sausaged the world. Let doggy Utopia reign
The laissez-faire approach to our good boys isn’t working anymore. What we need is more dedicated free-range dog parks.
- by Simon Taylor
No more backyard burials: The changing face of pet farewells
Grief hotlines, taxidermy and water cremations are helping people say goodbye to their pets in new and meaningful ways.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Cats or dogs? The Perth suburb where felines reign supreme
There is only one suburb in Perth where there are more cats than dogs registered – and it may not be where you would expect.
- by Craig Butt and Holly Thompson