Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
I am an academic who teaches animal welfare, animal behaviour and animal ethics in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide. My research interests focus on companion animal behaviour and welfare, with a particular interest in human-animal interactions in their many forms. However any type of animal behaviour is fascinating and worthy of interest and study.
TikTok says orange cats are 'dumb', and tortoiseshell cats have 'an attitude'. But how true is that?
Jan 16, 2024 09:33 am UTC| Insights & Views
If youve watched cat videos on social media lately, you may have encountered the idea a cats coat colour tells us something about their personality. Orange cats are supposedly dumb, always falling off beds or getting...
Why do cats and dogs get the zoomies?
Jan 26, 2023 12:04 pm UTC| Life
Does your cat or dog suddenly get a burst of energy and perform athletic feats around the house that would make even a gold medallist jealous? Welcome to the world of zoomies. Zoomies involve intense periods of...
Dec 21, 2017 06:04 am UTC| Health
Most pet owners know chocolate and dogs dont mix. Despite this, chocolate poisoning in dogs remains a problem, particularly at Christmas, as a new study in the journal Vet Record shows. Chocolate and cocoa are products...
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