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A survey has found that older Aussies are shying aware from pet ownership. Source: Pexels.

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No pooch for you! Older Aussies least likely to own pets

The survey also found that cat owners recorded a lower wellbeing than those with dogs.

Written byRachael Rosel

Pets

How to keep your pets safe this summer

How to keep your pets safe this summer

With NRMA rescuing 1,400 pets from locked cars in the past 12 months - being a vigilant owner has never been so important.

Written byRachael Rosel

Dogs primarily sweat through their feet and cool themselves down through panting. Source: Getty.

News

Who’s the favourite? Top dog breeds of 2020 revealed

Who’s the favourite? Top dog breeds of 2020 revealed

With pet ownership rates skyrocketing in 2020, which breeds proved the most popular?

Written byRachael Rosel

The most popular dog breeds of the year have been announced! Source: Getty.

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Calming canines: The dog breeds that reduce the most stress

Calming canines: The dog breeds that reduce the most stress

The results found that after five minutes of dog cuddles, most owners' stress levels were reduced by about half.

Written byRachael Rosel

Which dog came out on top? Source: Getty.

Downsizing your home

You and your best friend: How to rent and have a pet

You and your best friend: How to rent and have a pet

Many seniors are turning to pet ownership for a sense of comfort and companionship.

Written byIngenia Gardens

Pets can provide companionship and reduce social isolation for the elderly, something Joan Moore (pictured) knows all too well.

Pets

Real-life Dr Dolittle: Pet psychic reveals secrets of communicating with animals

Real-life Dr Dolittle: Pet psychic reveals secrets of communicating with animals

One client sought out Amanda De Warren's services after suspecting that her husband was having an affair, while another client's cat exposed her husband's secret stash of money.

Written byJessica Galley

As well as being able to communicate with animals, Amanda is also a medium. Source: Supplied.

Pets

‘Don’t just wing it! Know the rules around keeping backyard chickens’

‘Don’t just wing it! Know the rules around keeping backyard chickens’

Considering a coop? Be sure to double check your local council's rules - some of them are weirder than you think!

The Backyard Chicken BuffChris Lesley

Were you aware that the rules differ between states? Source: Getty.

Celebrity

Meet Louis! Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban welcome new addition to their family

Meet Louis! Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban welcome new addition to their family

The family, who are currently living in Byron Bay, have adopted a rescue cat.

Written byJessica Galley

Nicole and Keith have adopted a new pet! Source: Getty.

Pets

Now’s the time to protect your pets against nasty fleas and ticks

Now’s the time to protect your pets against nasty fleas and ticks

Medications, flea collars, special shampoos and brushes will all help to protect your dogs and cats from fleas and ticks - and you can buy it all online from Amazon Australia.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

With the weather warming up your dogs and cats will be spending more time outside, which means they're at greater risk of getting fleas or ticks! Source: Getty

Pets

Are you feeding your pet the right amount? Use this simple tool to find out

Are you feeding your pet the right amount? Use this simple tool to find out

There's a simple online tool you can use to make sure you're not over or under feeding them - and it's completely free!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

You can work out just how much your pet should be eating to help ensure they live a long and happy life. Source: Getty

From our community

‘We like to eat healthy, fresh food – so why don’t we feed our dogs as well?’

by Angela Di Lorenzo

‘The feathery companion who has made living alone so much easier!’

by Sue Leighton