The study proves that dogs value our interaction.
Australia’s east coast has entered the paralysis tick season early this year with veterinary clinics already reporting cases.
With an increase across Australia of the dreaded Parvovirus, Wendy Bartlett looks at ways you can protect your pooch from this contagious disease. Parvovirus, a highly contagious disease causing severe gastrointestinal problems like vomiting and diarrhoea, affects puppies under the age of six months, but all dogs are at risk of contracting the illness if […]
Accidental poisoning by common household items affects thousands of dogs each year. Kristie Bradfield discovers some of the most common sources of these poisonings.
We know about the importance of regular exercise, but why is stretching your dog important too? Lauren McKellar speaks to Tim Norris to find out more.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues, is a real problem for humans — but can it affect our canine companions as well? Tim Falk reports.
Is your four-legged friend pulling up lame or yelping when you touch a certain spot? Learn the signs and symptoms of muscle injures and how they are treated. By Melanie Hearse.
Studies show that by age three, 80% of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease.
It’s believed 60,000 cases of snake bite in dogs across Australia each year. As many as 15,000 of them die. David Ellery presents this special report in memory of his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tequila, who was killed by a snake bite on December 24, 2003. David and his wife Myrna hope this may spare others […]
We have it for our health, house, home, car, contents — but just how essential is health insurance for our pets, and what do we need to know when considering getting it? Lauren McKellar reports.
