Pets, Pet Care & Native Animals

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Pets, Pet Care & Native Animals

  • Native Animals as Pets

    Within Australia there are complicated rules and regulations governing the keeping of native wildlife as pets. These vary from state... read more

  • Oldest Budgie in Australia

      Oldest Budgie in Australia A few weeks ago on Burke’s Backyard we featured celebrity gardener, Rob Guest. Don was... read more

  • Albinism

    As a schoolboy John Harris was hit right between the eyes with a cricket ball. After that he gave away... read more

  • Alaskan Malamute

    Breed: Alaskan Malamute Temperament: dominant, stubborn, trainable Maintenance: High Lifespan: 11-14 years Recommended for: experienced large dog owners Dumpage rate:... read more

  • Oriental Shorthair Cats

    Oriental Shorthair Cats Breed: Oriental Shorthair CatTemperament: playful and affectionateCost: from $300 to $500Recommended for: couples and familiesMaintenance: low Appearance... read more

  • Turtles in Suburbia

    Turtles in Suburbia Council workers recently found a huge American alligator snapping turtle (Macroclemys temminckii) in a Sydney drain. Alligator... read more

  • Vet’s Best Reward

    Vet’s Best Reward is made from dried liver. It has a flavour that dogs love, is great for a treat... read more
  • Lorikeet

    Lorikeets – Rainbow and Scaly-breasted

    Breed: Lorikeets Temperament: gregarious and trainable Maintenance: medium-high Cost: $50-$6500 Lifespan: 7-9 years Recommended for: beginners to experienced birdkeepers History... read more

  • Cornish Rex

    Cornish Rex Breed: Cornish RexTemperament: affectionate, activeCost: $300-$400Lifespan: 12-15 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: families Appearance The Cornish Rex is known for... read more

  • Cat Behaviour

    Have you ever wondered why cats rub up against people and why they flick their tails? In our segment those... read more

  • Red-back Without Red Back

    Red-back Without Red Back Red-backs (Latrodectus hasseltii) are usually glossy black, with a distinctive red/orange stripe on the abdomen. However,... read more

  • Cat Enclosures

    A pet cat is an environmental hazard which can have a devastating effect on local wildlife populations. The average cat... read more