Fifi's eyes dart back and forth across the room, her discoloured face, drooping ears and laboured breaths all signs of a dog who is in desperate need of help. F
Ahead of tomorrow night’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, RSPCA SA is reminding pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and protected as much as possible while fireworks are going off.
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As temperatures hovered in the mid-30s last weekend, RSPCA South Australia inspectors were called to three incidents where dogs had been left inside cars. In one incident at 3.30pm on Sunday, a border...
A routine can not only help lower your dog’s stress levels but may also help them feel secure in their new home. Establishing a happy routine for your new fur friend might mean you need to adjust yo...
For your dog, moving into your household can be a stressful experience. As we have mentioned in previous chapters, it takes time (even several months) for your new pooch to settle in and become a memb...
Bringing a new dog home is a very exciting time for everyone in the family! First introductions can help set the scene for all other interactions, so it is important you take the time to get it right....
We know how exciting the process of arriving home with a new dog can be. But we also know how nerve-wracking it can be – especially if this is your new furry companion!
If you’ve just adopted...
It's midday and Mack is impatiently waiting for his daily walk. Mack barks fixedly at the foot traffic passing the front of his kennel until he captures the attention of Volunteer Paul Benne...
Have you ever had to run across a car park, barefoot in the middle of summer? You hop in pain across the asphalt like it's hot coals, tip-toeing along the painted white traffic lines for a fleeting ...
Canine parvovirus is a serious and often fatal viral disease that impacts unvaccinated puppies and dogs. It’s important to understand the ins and outs of this virus, so you can protect your pet and ...
Just like humans, animals can suffer from arthritis. Also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, this condition results in the cartilage lining of the joint wears down, resulting in in...