Category: Pet Care

A home fit for feathered friends

Aviary Care

A home fit for feathered friends. A home-owner and pet-sitter guide.

Creating a healthy, safe and engaging home for winged companions requires daily maintenance and care.  

An aviary can be a beautiful addition to the home of any bird enthusiast, offering the pleasant daily songs of happy feathered friends. 

Maintaining an inviting, stimulating, and healthy environment for birds requires time and dedication. Here are some tips to help you create a paradise for your feathered companions.  Continue reading “A home fit for feathered friends”

Show you care on Love Your Pet Day

Our furry, scaly and feathery friends are more than just pets, they’re members of the family. The unconditional love and affection that our pet pals give willingly, is on full display every day.

Now, for Love Your Pet Day, it’s our turn to share the love. Need a few thought starters? We have you covered. Here are some of our top ideas to make your pet pal feel extra special today, and every day. Continue reading “Show you care on Love Your Pet Day”

Reading to pets

Reading to PetsReading can be a transformative experience, taking us to incredible worlds, discovering unique perspectives, learning new information and skills, and much, much more.Interestingly, a good page-turner can also have a positive effect on our pets.

While there isn’t a great deal of evidence that tells us exactly how reading impacts our pet pals, real-life examples highlight that reading presents positive outcomes for people and our four-legged friends.  Continue reading “Reading to pets”

Spruce up pet spaces this Spring

Dog in bed

It is the season of Spring cleaning! It’s the perfect time to give our pet’s belongings a little clean-up to reduce odour, and parasites and to support the general well-being of our fur kids.

While our pets love familiar scents on their bed, blankets and toys, it comes a time when all these items need to have a good wash – or get replaced altogether! Continue reading “Spruce up pet spaces this Spring”

Hefty Paws: Pet Obesity and the next steps

Ginger Cat

There are various physical and mental health risks associated with excess weight gain for our beloved fur kids.

Worrying statistics reveal that in Australia over 40% of dogs and more than 32% of cats may be considered overweight or obese. These figures highlight the need for greater awareness and education about the causes of pet obesity and the steps to take, to help protect the health and quality of life of our pet pals. Continue reading “Hefty Paws: Pet Obesity and the next steps”

Sensory experiences for pet stimulation

Sensory activities pets

Animals use their sense of smell, touch, taste and sound to learn about their surroundings, find food, hunt, play and more. Their senses are attuned to their environments and just like humans, engaging the senses of our pet pals in various ways helps keep their minds engaged and sharp.

There are various ways to engage your pet’s senses. Many of which you may already do. Here are a few ideas to spark your pet’s imagination. Continue reading “Sensory experiences for pet stimulation”

Sensible snake care

Snake care

Their slithery scales and forked tongues may make many of us squeamish, but their cleanliness and easy maintenance make snakes ss-sensational pets.

Around 3% of Australian households play home to pet reptiles with an estimated 538,000 pet reptiles dotted across the country. Snakes are the top choice for reptile lovers with 36% of reptile owners welcoming one – or more! – into their home.

As the most popular reptilian pet amongst Aussies, let’s sense-check our skills in caring for our slithery snake friends to ensure their happiness and everyone’s safety. Continue reading “Sensible snake care”

Pawesome winter warming ideas

pets in winter

As the winter chill begins to set in, it’s important to care for our pet pals’ comfort, health and safety needs as the temperature drops. Whether you have a playful pup, a curious cat, or a cuddly bunny, here are some tips to keep your beloved pets warm and cozy this winter.

The comforts of a warm bed

Blankets that pets can snuggle into will help insulate pet pals from the cold. Adding pillows or old towels to their sleeping quarters will help cushion their bodies and provide an extra layer of protection against the chill of the ground. Continue reading “Pawesome winter warming ideas”