We know cat caregivers want to provide the very best life for their feline companions, so they are happy and healthy and live a long time. And we know that to give cats the best change at this, the RSPCA’s position is that cats should be kept

🦆 Quacking into the questions about farmed ducks

Apr 24th, 2024 14m 22s

Farmed ducks need our attention ... Ducks are truly remarkable birds, curious and vocal; and it’s a delight for many to watch groups of these inquisitive animals waddle about their local parks and waterways. But what about farmed ducks? What is

🐶 Dogs with exaggerated features

Jan 24th, 2024 20m 29s

Squishy faces, bulging eyes, curled tails ... Unfortunately, these features can represent serious health and welfare issues for certain breeds of dogs and cats (like Pugs, French Bulldogs, British/English Bulldogs and Scottish Fold cats). On th

🐑 Mulesing – the welfare issue we need to be talking about

Dec 21st, 2023 18m 47s

Mulesing is a painful surgical procedure that affects millions of Aussie sheep every year, but it's also a practice that many Australians know little about. One thing is for certain - mulesing is a welfare issue worth discussing, especially for

🐮 What you need to know about calf roping in rodeos, and why it needs to end

Nov 16th, 2023 18m 40s

Join host Brian Daly as he interviews RSPCA Australia’s Senior Scientific Officer Di Evans, to explore the issues associated with rodeos calf roping. In this episode, we delve into the physical and mental impact of young calves who are subjecte

🥚 Egg labels: Cracking into the questions

Sep 25th, 2023 26m 50s

It can be a real minefield when it comes to egg labels, and conscious consumers want to be able to make a quick choice that they know is supporting good animal welfare. With 16.8 million hens laying eggs through various production methods, the

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