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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

My Dog Is Peeing In The House

-By Dr Graham Swinney When your dog starts to have urinary accidents in the house it can be very difficult to know what is causing it. There are a number of potential causes for signs such as these, and the management of such conditions can be very different. Could there be a urinary tract infection […] Continue reading

What No One Tells You about Dog Treats

Any dog owner would feel and think that giving dog treats is one of the great ways to show that their pet is loved and pampered. Whilst we know that you only want the best for your pup, here are 3 facts that would make you cringe about these doggy treats. Obesity Commercial treats are […] Continue reading

7 Myths About Dog Training

There are so many myths out there about dog training that we decided to share 7 of the big ones with you. We’ve also included some tips so hopefully you can learn a thing or two along the way! 1. A dog who doesn’t learn fast or doesn’t learn at all is either stupid, stubborn or […] Continue reading

Training Tips by Dr Marie Rowe

by Dr Marie Rowe 20th June 2016 Getting your dog’s attention in all circumstances is the first, and possibly the most important thing to teach your dog. Learning to immediately look at you when called could well save her life, so let’s make paying attention worthwhile for her. Begin at home. Each morning, fill a […] Continue reading

Greyhounds – The Perfect Pet

-by Rebecca Page For years I had been hinting at my husband that we needed a dog, but I was always met with common sense reasons why it wasn’t practical. Our yard was too small, it would be cruel to leave a dog at home while we were at work five days a week, or […] Continue reading

Featured Dog Minders Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney

Meet our dog minders – Cathy & Peter from Willoughby in Sydney    Click on the images to view Cathy & Peter’s profile Local doggy park & why it’s great? Hallstrom Park – all the roads are far away, so we don’t have to be worried about letting the dogs off the leash for a good […] Continue reading

How to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter

In our last article we explained that many dogs feel the cold just as much as we do and we also explored the risks connected to exposing our fur-children to the cold without any protection. Of course, not every breed has problems with the cold weather, but you should be across whether your dog is climate sensitive. […] Continue reading

Why Regular Pet Food Isn’t The Best For Your Dog

By Dr Antony Karolis With the current furore over the influence major pet food companies are having in our Veterinary Nutrition curriculum, the question “what is the best thing to feed my pet?” has never been more relevant. If the designated experts in our community are not being taught in an unbiased manner, how can […] Continue reading

Our Favourite Animal Charities

Thinking about give a little of your ‘hard earned’ to charity? Unsure which one to choose? Here are our five favourite animal charities. RSPCA RSPCA was formed in the 1980’s with the mission to prevent the cruelty to animals. They are an independent, non-government and community based organisation with around 1000 employees and 40 different shelters. The […] Continue reading