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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

How to pick the right vet for your dog

When you own a dog, they are your best friend for life, you want the best for them, and you are responsible for their health, nutrition, safety and care. Choosing the right vet and pet insurance can be a difficult process, and you need to make sure you find the perfect one. Here are some […] Continue reading How to pick the right vet for your dog

Marking the Spot

There are many reasons why dogs ‘mark territory’ and most of the time we think that they just want to establish their ground though there is more to it than just that. Here are the various reasons why dogs do this: Social Triggers – male dogs urine mark in the presence of female dogs (especially if […] Continue reading Marking the Spot

New Treatment for Ill Dogs

      Even our furry friends can get the terminal illnesses that are sadly so prevalent amongst us humans. Dogs aged 10 years and over are second only to humans in the likeliness that they will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. Scientists at the University of Vienna in Austria have for the first […] Continue reading New Treatment for Ill Dogs

Prevention against heat stress

  Even as we head into Winter its still important to keep heat stress in mind when dog minding especially in tropical parts of Australia. Us humans can release heat by sweating but dogs cannot.  This can raise the humidity to a dangerous level on their body temperature and can cause heat stroke and heat […] Continue reading Prevention against heat stress

My Dog isn’t Hungry

Dog owners frequently worry when they see that their pup just isn’t eating as much as usual.  Many often believe that this immediately indicates that the dog is not feeling well, however a dog’s appetite can fluctuate for many reasons.  If your pooch has not eaten for a day or two and shows aggression and […] Continue reading My Dog isn’t Hungry

Doggy Obesity is on the Rise

Research has now told us that obesity can reduce a dog’s life by as much as two years. In Australia as many as 8% of dogs are obese whilst many more are in the overweight category and the health implications of this are huge.  Obesity can increase incidences of heart disease and diabetes which can […] Continue reading Doggy Obesity is on the Rise

Treating a Dog Bitten by a Snake

In Australia you can find the 10 most venomous snakes in the world, though its comforting to know approximately 80% of pets survive a snakebite if treated quickly.     Humans are the most vulnerable and worryingly about 3000 snakebites occur each year in Australia alone.  Did you know that since our dogs spend a lot […] Continue reading Treating a Dog Bitten by a Snake

Does Your Dog Seem Unwell?

There are various reasons why dogs get sick, but all to often its because of what they have put in their mouth.  In most cases it is nothing serious, but occasionally there can be a sign of a more serious problem. Some common sign will be licking their lips, heavy drooling and you will notice […] Continue reading Does Your Dog Seem Unwell?

Home Made Dog Food

As human beings we want our pooch to be as healthy as we are and we know the importance of having them eat foods that are low in fat and rich in carbohydrates and protein. Despite this, it’s easy to just give your dog scraps and leftovers from our meals but this is certainly not […] Continue reading Home Made Dog Food