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What to do if your dog is poisoned

The immediate identification of poisoning is often the deciding factor that can save the life of the poor dog that has been poisoned. Poisoning occurs when a dog eats or drinks a harmful, poisonous substance. The substance causes damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and liver, and depending on what the dog has ingested it […] Continue reading What to do if your dog is poisoned

Australian Dog Ownership Laws

My name is Paola D’Alto, I’m an Italian immigrant and have lived in Australia for about two and a half years. About ten months ago I decided to get myself a dog to have some company, because sometimes, the loneliness is overwhelming, because my family and friends are back home in Italy. Today my puppy […] Continue reading Australian Dog Ownership Laws

What to do with your dog when you leave the house

One of the biggest questions that occur to those who plan to own a dog is certainly the fear of leaving them for too long alone in the house because of work. What to do then, to better organize your commitments and avoid finding the house destroyed and a mad dog after you return? There are many small […] Continue reading What to do with your dog when you leave the house

Healthy Homemade Dog Treats

We all know that dogs love food, and will do just about anything for a treat. We teach them to sit, roll over, stay and every other trick with food as the reward. At dinner time, you may notice that your pup will sit right next to you just waiting for some of your food […] Continue reading Healthy Homemade Dog Treats

The best ways to stop fleas on your dog

We all know it’s inevitable that at some stage throughout its life, your dog will have fleas. They can cause your dog to scratch and bite, and it’s very important that you try your upmost to prevent fleas from becoming a serious problem. Make sure you have the right Pet Insurance, to avoid huge expenses. […] Continue reading The best ways to stop fleas on your dog

5 THINGS HUMANS DO THAT ANNOY DOGS

We all love our dogs and want to show them how much we love them. This may mean we sometimes can do things that irritate and annoy them, just like they can sometimes do things to irritate and annoy us, such as jumping up on strangers or sniffing someone in an embarrassing area. The following […] Continue reading 5 THINGS HUMANS DO THAT ANNOY DOGS

The 5 best breeds of dogs for children

We all know that most children cannot wait to get a puppy, and ask their parents constantly to get one. While children do not really care about what dog they get, not all breeds fit in with families as well as others might. We have put together a list of the 5 best breeds that […] Continue reading The 5 best breeds of dogs for children

Why Do Dogs Dig?

We have often asked ourselves why do our dogs dig holes in the garden, and scratch and circle their (or our) bed before deciding to lie down. This is all to do with their primitive instinct, and our dogs have the desire to sleep in and under things that resemble a den. Our pups will […] Continue reading Why Do Dogs Dig?

Dental Health for your Dog

We all want our dog to be in the best of health, and this means we try to give them enough exercise, feed them well and have them regularly groomed. However, proper dental care is often overlooked. Make sure you have the right pet insurance, to avoid high expenses. Poor dental health can have disastrous […] Continue reading Dental Health for your Dog

The Next Best Thing To Home – Motherpedia

  You’ve booked your dream holiday & you’re counting down the days until you escape. Everything’s organised. But who’s going to look after your dog? By Kirsten Anthony March 01 2015   There’s no way your beloved canine buddy would be happy in a boarding kennel – so wouldn’t it be amazing if you could […] Continue reading The Next Best Thing To Home – Motherpedia