Family Pets, Kid's Pets, Dogs & Cats

Alabai dog playing with young girl in meadow

New study finds that young kids with a family dog are better behaved

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Merlin went missing after a fatal car accident that killed his owner. Photo: Facebook / David McDougall

Desperate search for son's 'best mate' after fatal crash

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Dog attacks are often complicated, with many factors.

Understanding dog personalities can help prevent attacks

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Picking the right dog for your family takes some thought.

How to choose the right dog for your family

If you are about to give in to all the begging and pleading and buy a family dog, make sure you research which dog will best suit your family.

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Keeping a pet-friendly home clean

Like our human kids the furry ones are awesome at making a mess but Victoria Birch has mastered the mess with these sanity saving tips.

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Helping your kids through the loss of a pet

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Adding a pet to the mix

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Take your time when choosing a family pet and you'll have a friend for life.

How to make sure a pet is a keeper

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Health Check: what bugs can you catch from your pets?

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Don't lose your best friend ... why you should get pets microchipped.

Why it pays to have your pet microchipped

Reuniting lost dogs with their owners is made easier with microchipping. It’s not compulsory in all states, but it should be.

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Allergy-friendly dogs ... no such thing.

'Hypoallergenic dog'? Don't fall for the myth

I hesitate sharing that the hypoallergenic dog is just a myth. To be sure, it is an incredible marketing ploy.

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Grief ... the hole the loss of the family pet leaves.

Do you ever get over the death of a dog?

Our dog Darcy was put down this week and the misery seems to fill every corner of the house.

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Mum shares happy snaps of boy and his pets.

Mum shares daily happy snaps of her son and his pets

Mother shares daily happiness snaps on Instagram.

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Will my daughter forgive me for robbing her of a childhood with man's best friend?

The consequences of not letting my daughter get a dog

Would our daughter spend years on a therapist's couch trying to forgive us for a no Fido childhood?

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Cute boy catches his first fish, names it "Free", calls it "beautiful" and a "nice fishy"

Boy catches first fish, names it "Free" and girl cries over "chopping animal-people"

There's charm in seeing a child achieve something for the first time, whether it be a significant milestone such as their first few steps, or something smaller like catching their first fish.

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Health Check: what bugs can you catch from your pets?

Household pets are often a great source of joy and have positive effects on our mental well-being. For most of us, this outweighs the risk of coming into contact with any bugs they may carry.