Associate Professor Leonie Richards

Associate Professor (General Practice) Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Sciences & Technology

Life after the pandemic for your (new) pet

As some of us take the first steps to returning to life after lockdown, there are steps that can help your pet adapt to the new normal – especially if social distancing is the only life they’ve known

Environment

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Why cats obsess over Christmas trees

Bright, dangly, shiny things hanging off branches may lead to feline mayhem, but not (usually) injury – except perhaps to your tree

Sciences & Technology

Make sure your pets have festive fun too

The holiday season is a time for treats - but many of the things that bring humans joy can be hazardous for our pets

Sciences & Technology

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Why a cat’s whiskers are the bee’s knees

These multipurpose organs are a navigation aid, early warning system, indicator of mood ... and much more

Sciences & Technology

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Does a wet nose mean a healthy dog?

It’s a well-worn adage that drives thousands of visits to the vet, so let’s unwrap the fact from the fiction

Sciences & Technology

If your dog is overweight, you probably are too

Our pets are getting fatter, and the blame lies with us as we humanise and treat our pets as equals