As Easter is just around the corner, Lort Smith Animal Hospital is reminding owners not to feed their dogs Easter treats such as chocolate, hot cross buns or any other sweet foods. Dr Russell Harrison, General Manager, Veterinary Services, at Lort Smith says chocolate contains an alkaloid called theobromine which can kill dogs. “Domestic animals […]
Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) is urging all Australians to update their pet’s microchip details and ensure that they register their pet with their local council. This comes after the Noosa council in Qld recently began their house-to-house inspection program to check for unregistered dogs due to a high number of unregistered dogs in the area. The […]
Calling all dog lovers! Now in its third year, the award winning Melbourne Dog Lovers Show will be held from 1-3 May. 25,000 visitors are expected to flock through the doors of the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, to cuddle, learn and connect with cute canines from all around the state. There will be a new […]
My Vet Animal Hospital is having it’s one year anniversary party on Saturday 7th March, from 10am to 2 pm at Joynton Dog Park in Zetland. Picnic baskets (with cookies for pets and owners) and doggy beers (non-alcoholic and pet-friendly obviously!) will be provided on the day. The aim of the party is to celebrate […]
Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) is reminding all Australian pet owners of the dangers of leaving your dogs in hot cars. “With temperatures soaring, the risk of pets becoming seriously injured as a result of being left in a hot car is high,” Nadia Crighton spokesperson for PIA says. “It is not uncommon to see parked […]
Aussie celebrities took to the park for a gruelling, boot-camp-style fitness challenge, all the name of canine health and wellbeing. Held on Tuesday 24th February at Centennial Park, the Hill’s Perfect Weight Boot Camp saw dog trainer Farmer Dave put dogs and owners through a routine of push-ups, lunges, sit ups and squats in an attempt […]
In an effort to find love for all of their shelter pets, this month the Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL) has discounted adoption fees by 50 per cent for adult cats and dogs. The AWL shelters are filled with beautiful pets who have been surrendered through no fault of their own, and they have so […]
The SASH Vets Canine Blood Bank needs your dog’s help to save other doggy lives. Many of their pet patients require life-saving blood transfusions for various conditions that cause acute bleeding or anaemia. To help, your dog can become a blood donor. Canine blood donation is a relatively simple procedure with minimal risk in a […]
Guide Dogs have launched a cute range of gift cards for Valentine’s Day called Beau Presents (named after Australia’s first Guide Dog). Each card you purchase goes toward providing much-needed food and equipment for a Guide Dog, as each Guide Dog costs around $35,000 each to breed, raise and train. There are three gorgeous cards […]
This Valentine’s Day, the Petbarn Foundation is playing match maker and inviting Aussies to go on furry ‘date’ and potentially save a life. The Pet Dating event involves over 120 Petbarn stores across Australia that provide ‘meet-and-greets’ with cute and cuddly animals that are looking for new homes. The aim of the event is to […]
