Gracing our screens as Lucky in Channel Seven’s drama A Place to Call Home; Chilli, the loveable Border Collie, likes nothing else but spending time with trainer mum Vicki Austin. Vicki Austin first met Chilli when he was only three weeks of age. She found him at the home of breeder Tina Button from Monlaird […]
Dr Paul Ramos, veterinary surgeon at Lort Smith Animal Hospital, provides his top bushfire survival tips to protect your pet. In the 2009 Victorian bushfires, known as “Black Saturday”, the tragic loss of human and animal life was overwhelming. Sadly, more than a million animals, including pets, livestock and native wildlife, perished in this tragedy. […]
It’s summer time and we have some DIY puppy treats for our little four-legged pals, writes Lily Zeng. Puppylato Three flavours of frozen fun for your Fido! Makes approximately three scoops of Puppylato and may require an icecream maker. STRAWBERRY Ingredients: 1 cup plain organic yoghurt 8 large fresh strawberries 1 teaspoon honey Method: 1. […]
TV vet and new mum Dr Lisa Chimes talks puppies and babies with Dogs Life editor, Kylie Baracz. Many of us know Dr Lisa Chimes as the sweet and caring associate veterinarian of Dr Chris Brown on the television show Bondi Vet. However, since the show, much has been happening for the bubbly blonde. Dr […]
Does your child yearn to become a vet when they grow up? Future Vet Kids Camp may be the perfect place for them to start. Kylie Baracz discovers. Future Vet Kids Camp is run at the beginning of every year at Waverley College in Sydney. It provides children from ages nine to 16 a chance […]
Danielle Chenery is on a mission to hunt down the best dog related courses Australia-wide. From massage to doggy preschool, she talks to those in the know about which courses are a must for any responsible dog owner. The biggest benefit of undertaking any dog related course is the bond it fosters between owner and […]
When it comes to our canine companions, does size matter? Tim Falk meets some lovers of all dog sizes – devoted lovers of small breeds who’ve fallen in love with a larger dog, as well as some big-dog lovers who’ve introduced a pint-sized pooch to their family. Upsizing As a child, Nicole Stirling grew up […]
Luke Jacobz, host of popular talent show X Factor, gave up his time to help promote Maggie’s Rescue with his ‘Jug’ Ollie and a host of pound dogs, writes Kylie Baracz. Luke Jacobz has always been a lover of dogs. He grew up with a dog that his family fostered for 16 years. “I loved […]
Wenxin Zheng discovers what DIY dog toys you can make out of household items such as rope, T-shirts and tennis balls. ‘Indestructible’ dog toy Equipment Hemp/jute rope Sweet potato Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 120°C. 2. Wash potato really well and slice to 1.5cm thickness. 3. Punch with cookie cutter in middle of each slice. […]
Just like human children, most injuries, accidents and illnesses that affect our four-legged furkids happen in the home. Laura Greaves reveals tips on dog safety at home. Someone clever once quipped that “home is where the dog is”. But while it’s true that a home with a four-legged family member (or two) is a happy […]
