Family Pets, Kid's Pets, Dogs & Cats

'He is our sunshine': the precious gift of a family dog

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You can now have your pet cloned as plush slippers

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Nevermind baby names, these are the most popular dog names for 2018

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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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There is growing concern we are too clean for our own good. Enter the dog.

Are we too clean for our own good? Dogs to the rescue!

There is growing concern we might be too clean for our own good. Dogs to the rescue!

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Miniature pig owners want the animal to be considered a pet.

'I'm devastated': WA council forces family to remove pet mini-pigs

"They've got a large brain, so they're very good at working things out. They're self-aware, they recognise themselves in mirrors, they can work out cues to carry out tasks."

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How dogs could make children better readers

Issues around children learning to read are rarely out of the news. Which is hardly surprising – becoming a successful reader is of paramount importance in improving a child's life chances. Nor is it surprising that reading creates a virtuous circle: the more you read the better you become. But what may come as a surprise is that reading to dogs is gaining popularity as a way of addressing concerns about children's reading.

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While the giant chicken caused some people to be scared and horrified, the Brahma is actually a placid breed.

11 questions your kids might ask about THAT giant chicken

They have the questions, we have the answers!

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Imposter carrots have replaced a girl's 'precious' pets, but she hasn't noticed anything amiss.

Teen replaces sister's goldfish with carrots and she's none the wiser

The Twittersphere is in suspense waiting for her to realise her fish aren't what they used to be.

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Michelle Bridges explains why having a pet is good for kids

"Having a dog teaches you about sharing, caring and being responsible," says the fitness guru and mum to Axel, aged one.

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Marley's reaction to meeting her rescue kitten for the first time - priceless.

Girl's heartfelt reaction to new kitten has 33 million views

When 9-year-old Pennsylvanian girl Marley Frost received a surprise gift of a rescue kitten, her reaction was priceless. Opening the door to her bedroom after school one day last August with her mother Nikki Frost filming behind her, the kitten can immediately be heard mewing from a large container by Marley's bed.