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Pet Insurance: The Importance of Insuring Your Pet

If you’re like most pet owners, you consider your furry friend to be a part of the family. And just like any other member of your family, you want to make sure they’re taken care of in case something happens. That’s where pet insurance comes in. Australian vet expenses can be expensive, so it’s important […] Continue reading

Don’t Leave Your Dog Alone Without Asking Yourself These 4 Questions

With the busy lives that we all live, from time to time we will need to leave our dog alone for part of the day and sometimes even longer. Here are four questions you need to ask yourself before leaving your pooch: How long do I need to leave my dog? You need to identify […] Continue reading

4 Weird But Effective Vet-Approved Products to Reduce Dog Anxiety

Like humans, dogs experience stress, separation anxiety, and noise phobias, such as those caused by storms or fireworks. As pet owners, we worry for them and wonder what to do. The development of pheromone-based canine products actively help to reduce anxiety levels. Here’s how it works: Based on an interview by Sandy Eckstein with Jacqui Neilson owner of the […] Continue reading

Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhoea?

In the final instalment from leading Vet Dr Graham Swinney,  the canine health expert explores what may be causing your dog to be feeling very unwell. Diarrhoea can be one of those things that is rather concerning to you as a pet owner. There is the worry that it may mean that your pet is unwell, […] Continue reading

Top 4 Human Mistakes At Dog Parks

A dog park is a park for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners. This is a no brainer, isn’t it? However, there are still these top 3 mistakes dog owners commit at dog parks. Not picking up after a dog It is a must to scoop up after your dog does her […] Continue reading

When It Is Appropriate to Carry Your Pup

There are some dog owners who do not allow their pup’s paws, especially the tiny breeds, to touch the ground. Thus, these dog owners carry their dog anywhere, everywhere. When this is not a bad idea to carry your dog as needed –like avoiding the mud before getting into your car or after taking a […] Continue reading

Do Dogs Like to be Hugged?

As dog owners, hugging our fur-child is just one of the many ways you can show affection to your pet. In turn, this hug makes a dog owner feel happy and relaxed. Have you ever considered the dog’s own sense of comfort and relaxation? As dog owners, we need to understand the science of why dogs actually do […] Continue reading

How to break up a dog in a fight?

There are many unavoidable scenarios wherein your dog can get into fight with other dogs. As an owner, you want to protect your dog and get him out of the fight as soon as possible. However in doing that, you should also know how to protect yourself from being bitten. You must be asking by […] Continue reading

5 Quick ‘N Easy Indoor Games for Dogs

Quick ‘N Easy Indoor Games for Dogs Sometimes a regular dog walk just won’t cut it, especially if the weather is wet and clouds grey. These indoor games are also great for those with a tight schedule or who just want to mix things up! 1. Indoor CourseInstead of an outdoor obstacle course, you can […] Continue reading

Why Is My Dog Vomiting?

-By Dr Graham Swinney No-one likes to see their dog vomit for a number of reasons. Firstly there is the concern of whether it means there is something wrong with them. Secondly it means you have a potentially unpleasant mess to clean up. Therefore we all like to have it sorted out quickly – what […] Continue reading