Sonia Hickey shares her personal journey about living with Wobbler’s Syndrome and how to manage her dog, Louie’s lifelong condition. We were two weeks away from heading overseas on a much-anticipated month-long holiday to Europe when our vet, Dr Mark Campbell, dropped a bombshell: Louie, our three-year-old female Dobermann, had early onset of Wobbler’s Syndrome. […]
Katie Cincotta takes us on a journey with some very spoilt pooches. From mud wraps to doggy day spas, discover how your dog can get the very best of human luxury and more! “Lets start the day with a lazy snooze on the patio, on my gorgeous new faux-fur cushion. Then its off for […]
Hypothyroidism/thyroid disease in dogs is a common endocrine disease, but has become over-diagnosed in Australian dogs. Caroline Zambrano learns more about this condition and how to be certain your dog has the disease or not. When I was researching the fussy eating article (published in the #84 Dogs Life July/Aug 2008 edition) – inspired by […]
Dogs need a balanced diet that includes all the essential nutrients and vitamins. However, as temperatures change, so must your dogs diet. Michelle Minehan caught up with experts to find out what foods and supplements is required to make sure you provide a nutritious winter diet for dogs. Veterinarians say that because most of Australia […]
Pet owners are constantly searching for new and exciting ways to improve their canines health and fitness. Eliza Tickle caught up with leading animal therapists to dig up the facts on animal hydrotherapy/water therapy for dogs. Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment but with today’s advanced methods and […]
This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue of Dogs Life.Ever pondered the terrifying consequences after Rover or Fluffys close encounter with a car? Or that mysterious behaviour or lump that’s recently appeared? Never fear, if the worst ever happened to your beloved dog, there are a range of animal heroes just waiting to […]
Caroline Zambrano brings to light the debilitating disease of arthritis in dogs, in conjunction with Pet Arthritis Week in May. A 2005 Newspoll survey revealed pet owners don’t know their pets are at risk of arthritis, a painful and potentially debilitating condition that causes degeneration and inflammation of the joints. Arthritis in dogs can be […]
We all want the very best for our dogs and their health, but sometimes our best intentions with their diet requirements can go off track. Nadia Crighton discovers which vitamins and minerals for dogs are necessary. With so much conflicting information available and so many products to choose from, its no wonder that many dog […]
This article first appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Dogs Life.Many pet owners enjoy exercising with their dogs to keep fit and healthy, but Sue Moses brings up a few matters to consider before hitting the pavement together. There is no greater incentive to exercise than to go with your best, four-legged friend. And if […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life.Fleas are universal and are probably the most problematic irritation to our pets. Michelle Minehan discovers how to eliminate these bloodsucking parasites that cause so much trouble to humans and pets alike. Fleas are bloodsucking wingless parasitic insects that feed off the blood of animals […]
