Forget Lassie and Rin Tin Tin — plenty of other adorable pooches have stolen the TV limelight over the years. Tim Falk looks at some of the best TV dog stars. Rex, Inspector Rex From Skippy to Flipper, the small screen has featured some pretty remarkable animals over the years, but none of them come […]
Danielle Chenery investigates the deadly food for dogs and suggests what to do if the worst happens. In winter, it’s common for people to hibernate with their favourite treats, such as chocolate — but such things can be disastrous for dogs. Some of our favourite foods are hazardous for dogs, with the worst offenders being […]
Cushing’s disease in dogs affects the adrenal glands and can be very serious, writes Laura Greaves. When Louisa Forrest’s 12-year-old Beagle cross Jack Russell, Brutus, suddenly developed an unquenchable thirst last Christmas, she knew something was wrong. Always an active dog, Brutus was also becoming lethargic and gaining weight. “He just wanted to lay around […]
Puppy parties are almost as popular as kids’ ones these days. Caroline Zambrano finds out how to throw the perfect dog birthday party for your pampered pooch. Whether it’s your dog’s first birthday or it’s headed into double digits, throwing your pooch a dog birthday party with your best doggy mates can be a wonderful […]
Should you desex your dog? Laura Greaves examines the arguments for and against whether you should desex your pet. More than 90 per cent of Australia’s registered dogs are desexed, which shows that most owners who are responsible enough to register their four-legged friends are also responsible enough to have them desexed. But, that figure doesn’t […]
Toilet training a new puppy can be a messy business. Dogs Life’s handy guide can help you toilet train your pet in just two weeks. Amid all the cuddles, cuteness and goofy antics, there’s one aspect of bringing home a new puppy that few dog owners enjoy: toilet training. Just like human babies, puppies have […]
Our furry friends are members of our families, so when they are sick we want to do whatever it takes to make them well. Unfortunately, not all of us are in the financial position to do so. Kristie Bradfield investigates a new charity that offers a lifeline to disadvantaged pet lovers. Jennifer Hunt knows what […]
Need pet health advice? Why not ask Pawl B. More, a Kelpie cross Border Collie ‘naturopath’ who has just launched his own site to answer all your canine questions!
Does your pooch like indulging in too much of a good thing? He could be an emotional eater. Tim Falk reports.
As part of a fun campaign to promote their pet-friendly properties, Stayz has hired it’s first canine holiday home reviewer, Frank.
