LIFESTYLE NEWS

If your dog won't stop scratching or your cat seems sniffly, pollen could be to blame. Vets say pets suffer from hay fever style allergies too, and there are simple ways to help them feel better.

Snake catchers are reporting a bumper season for eastern browns, and vets say every minute counts if your pet is bitten. Here are the warning signs and the simple steps that could save your dog or cat.

After five years without a permanent base, one of Sydney's best-loved animal shelters has a brand-new home, and it hopes to find families for more than 2,000 dogs and cats a year. Here is how you can meet them.

Almost 15 per cent of pets checked in a free Sydney lump campaign last year had cancerous lumps. Here is why vets say every new lump deserves a proper look.

If your cat hides when visitors arrive but still peeks out to investigate, new research suggests it may simply be shy. Here is what scientists found, and how to help a bashful puss feel at home.

A clever breakthrough in storing canine blood products could help more sick dogs get the emergency care they need. Here's how your four-legged friend might be able to help.

Raw-style feeding just got a whole lot more convenient, with a New Zealand freeze-dried mix now sitting on Coles shelves nationwide. Here is what it is, and how to make any change to your dog's dinner a smooth one.

Two dogs have died and vets are seeing ticks every day on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Here are the warning signs every pet owner should know, and how to keep your dog safe.

Could your dog soon ride the train with you? A petition calling for pet-friendly carriages in NSW has passed 20,000 signatures, and signing closes this Wednesday.

Vets are urging dog owners to check their pets' vaccinations as parvovirus cases climb, with puppies hit hardest. Here are the warning signs and the simple step that protects your dog.

A new 40-minute test built around hidden treats can pick up subtle changes in a dog's memory from about age seven, years before obvious signs of dementia appear. Here's what the research means for your older dog.

Photo: Unsplash A backyard can look tidy while still hiding hazards that cause cuts, poisoning or an unexpected escape. Dogs explore with their noses and paws, so problems concealed beneath vegetation often attract their attention before you notice them. Regular mowing helps, but a proper safety check needs to cover plants, decaying wood, ground-level obstacles and boundary weak spots. Walk through the yard at your dog’s height every few weeks, then repeat the inspection afte