The best present for pets

THE best Christmas present pet owners can give their furry friends may be to ensure they are desexed, veterinarians and animal groups have said.
Not only does desexing help reduce the problem of unwanted puppies and kittens, it can also result in improvements to a pet’s behaviour.
Jean Hill of Pakenham Veterinary Clinic said the message of responsible pet ownership could not be emphasised enough.
Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato said the plight of animals was often more desperate at this time of year, as unwanted pets were dumped or abandoned.
RSPCA shelters expect to care for over 8000 unwanted animals over the holiday period.