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Cats, Babies, and Children: Anticipating Change in the Home

Cats and children can share close relationships, yet guidance on cat–child interactions during pregnancy and early childhood remains limited. This article presents a new evidence-informed developmental framework linking typical child behaviours with recognised feline behavioural responses, offering practical insight for…

Why Behaviour in Dogs and Cats Is Never Just About the Animal

Behaviour in dogs and cats is often misunderstood when labels replace explanation. A clinical perspective shows how learning, environment, and…

How does a cat’s chatter help them catch birds?

Have you ever watched your cat stand at the window, wide-eyed, tail flicking, and making that rapid staccato “chatter” sound?…

DNA Evidence Confirms Feral Cats are Driving Declines in Reintroduced Native Species

In the remote conservation sites of South Australia, a quiet but devastating predator is undermining efforts to restore native wildlife!…

Grab a Slot at our In-person Training & Behaviour Surgery

We are holding our annual popular in-person dog and cat training and behaviour surgery on Thursday, 15th May 2025, at Hastoe Village…

Understanding Your Pet: The Key to a Happy and Healthy Pooch or Kitty

As a devoted pet owner, you know that your furry friend is more than just a pet; they are a…

Hormone Replacement Therapy and the risk to our pets

NOTE: It’s important to acknowledge that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is vital for many individuals, including trans people and those…

Cats have nearly 300 facial expressions

Researchers Lauren Scott and Brittany Florkiewicz embarked on a mission to understand the facial signals of domestic cats, particularly during…

Why do cats love boxes?

Most cat carers will have experienced a time where they have brought in a box and before they know it,…

Understanding Feline Inappropriate Elimination: Some Common Causes and Tips for Cat Owners

Feline inappropriate elimination refers to a common behaviour problem in cats, where they eliminate inside the home and outside of…