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Animal behaviour and welfare: Cats Part 2

CAT BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 2 Cat’s senses: Communication: Social behaviour By Dr Clive Dalton Vision Hearing Smell Taste Touch (Kinaesthetics) Memory and learning Communication – sound Pure calls Complex calls Communication – body language Cats use a large amount of non-verbal communication such as: Communication – pheromones Balance and activity Play Grooming Purpose of grooming: … Read more

Farm working Dogs in New Zealand. 2. Buying a dog.

By Dr Clive Dalton Buying a dog can be a very worrying experience, especially if your current dog has just died or been killed.  You generally want a good dog that will work for you within 24 hours – and be as good if not better than the old friend you are still grieving.  A pup … Read more