‘Creepy crawlies’: shock new diet for your pet
Cockroaches, fly larvae and sustainably-raised crickets will soon become a vital (and apparently delicious) part of what our pets eat, in a dramatic shift towards a vegan diet.
Pets
Why chickens make perfect pets
A cat is great and a dog is too, but those with little space would do well to consider the humble chicken.
‘Unliftable’: Sophie may be Australia’s fattest dog
Meet Sophie the staffie from South Australia. RSPCA inspectors say she’s more than four times her optimum weight and is the fattest dog they’ve ever seen.
‘Ridiculous’ reason woman’s cat taken away
A woman whose lost cat was rehomed after a pound mix-up has blasted the “ridiculous” situation and is pleading with the new owner to come forward.
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Meet the cranky cat with 75 outfits
BOOBOO has to be the best dressed cat on the internet, with an outfit for every occasion. But while his owner says he enjoys the dress ups, these photos suggest otherwise.
Vet ‘shot cat with crossbow’
VET Kristen Lindsey has been fired after she posted an image to Facebook of her allegedly shooting a cat with a crossbow. WARNING: Graphic Image
Why people are going crazy for chooks
SOME people feed them salmon sandwiches, others put chandeliers in their hen houses and David Pocock has named all of his. What’s with everyone being chicken obsessed?
What’s the most popular pet name?
WHETHER your furry friend is a cat or dog it’s highly likely they are called Max.
This Chanel cat earns more than you
YOU will not believe how much fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s cat earned last year. It’s in the millions — and it will buy her a whole lot of sardines.
Dogs honour woman at funeral
WHEN a group of stray dogs turned up at a woman’s funeral, everyone was perplexed. But it quickly became apparent they were there for the same reason as everybody else.
What’s the deal with this cat’s nose?
THIS cat is the talk of the Royal Easter Show this year. Look closer at her nose, and you’ll notice something rather unusual. It’s all in the shape.
Senator’s really cute idea
WHO wants one of these cute little guys as a pet? A senator wants you to be able to take one home, but the idea has divided experts and wildlife groups.
Our favourite new Instagram account
FIRST there were hot dudes reading, then hot men and coffee. Now our favourite new Instagram account features chiselled babes and their adorable pooches.
Dog show murder mystery
FIRST came reports of competitors being drugged or having chewing gum put in their coats. Now Crufts, the world’s oldest dog show, has a poisoning scandal on its paws.
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