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Each year in Australia more than 5000 dogs are injured or killed in auto-related accidents, for a variety of reasons including inefficient restraint or no restraint at all. To highlight the dangers of driving with dogs in the car, the Purina Petlife Roadie team has launched the Dogs in Cars Safety Week with top tips […]

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Sam "Sam Mac" McMillan talks Puppy Picnic

DogsLife editor Kylie Baracz talks with radio and television personality Sam “Sam Mac” McMillan on his work with Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, their Puppy Picnic and being mistaken for a toilet by a Rottweiler. Why did you decide to get involved with Sydney Dogs and Cats Home? I’ve always been an animal lover so […]

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Wet weather dog activities

On November 7th, 2014

Wet weather dog activities

On November 7th, 2014

Kate Potter discovers the best wet weather dog activities to do in the warmth of the indoors. Rain, hail or shine, dogs need physical and mental stimulation. We’d all like to walk our dogs twice a day for an hour or so, however, sometimes our lives are less than perfect! When it’s so cold and […]

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Available exclusively at Coles stores nationally, the Joseph Lyddy Pet Indulgence Christmas Hamper is the perfect stocking filler for your pet or pet lover. Joseph Lyddy Pet Indulgence Christmas Hamper (small) RRP $15.00 The small hamper contains: 1 x 300ml Cleansing Everyday Oatmeal Shampoo 2 x 75gm Activity Treat Bars Joseph Lyddy Pet Indulgence Christmas […]

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Dr Lisa Chimes

One lucky campgoer from the Future Vet Kids Camp will win a private tour and morning tea with Bondi Vet veterinarians Dr Lisa Chimes and Dr Andrew Marchevsky, plus hands-on experience with furry patients and ‘future vet’ tips from the vets. “Bondi Vet is not only entertainment – it’s education!” says Dr Chimes. “The vets […]

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From arthritis to cardiovascular disease, acupuncture can be used to treat a range of common ailments in our furry friends. Tim Falk reports. Needles: the mere mention of the word is enough to send shivers down many a spine. For some people, the idea of using scores of fine, sharp acupuncture needles to treat a […]

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Dogs participate in Walk to d' Feet MND Event

People with Motor Neurone Disease need the support of family members and friends, and often feel isolated. Pets often have the magical ability to relieve that isolation. The Sydney Walk to d’Feet Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will take place at Blaxland Riverside Park at Homebush Bay on November 9, 2014. Each year, more than 20 pets take […]

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(c) Guinness World Records 2015

Guinness World Records 2015 has gone to the dogs, with many pooches breaking new world records. Some noteable records include: Fastest time to complete 10 m on hind legs by a dog The fastest time for a dog to cover 10 metres on its hind legs is 6.56 sec and was achieved by “Jiff” (USA) […]

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Natural treatment for dogs

On November 5th, 2014

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Your dog will appreciate these natural treatments!

Natural treatment for dogs

On November 5th, 2014

Kylie Baracz discovers a Japanese thermal therapy for dogs that has been said to treat all sorts of chronic canine conditions. How does this natural treatment for dogs work? Natural therapies are on the rise when treating canines, but there is one you may not have heard of. Known as Onnetsu heat therapy, this Japanese […]

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Dog Pals smartphone app

On November 4th, 2014

Dog Pals smartphone app

On November 4th, 2014

Dog Pals is a free smartphone app allowing you to find and communicate with other like-minded dog lovers in your area. You can organise a play date for your dog, or if you don’t like leaving your dog home alone during the day while you’re at work, you can organise to take your dog to […]

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