In an age where we can hire pretty much anything, it is no surprise that one US-based company, called FLEXPETZ, has come up with the idea of rental dogs. This service provides clients with an array of canine friends to choose from and then rents them out for however long suits the clients. This controversial […]
West Highland White Terrier, Emma, playfully strolled into Wagging Tails Professional Stylists, a pet grooming salon in Sydney, where she comes regularly for one hour of pampering to be clipped, bathed and brushed to perfection! And that’s how you groom your show dog. Emma isn’t a showdog, but she would look like one in no […]
Surviving your bitch’s first time in heat can be a challenge. Carrol Baker speaks to experts about dogs on heat/in season information and where the responsibility of an unplanned pregnancy lies. I knew doggy love was in the air the day my Golden Retriever looked longingly over the fence at the Staffy next door. With […]
To help raise awareness of the animals which share our planet, Billie Dean and Andrew Einspruch started Laughing Owl Productions and entertain us with life-affirming, warm, witty and often mystical film and television productions. Michelle Minehan reports about dogs on film. These days, Billie and Andrew focus on making films from their animal sanctuary in […]
Advances in medical veterinary technology helps veterinarians to offer a more comprehensive, flexible and cost-effective service for treating a huge range of conditions. Caroline Zambrano discovers how high-tech machines bring a fast and accurate diagnosis to many pet owners. Imagine that your dog has been hit by a car and you do not know the […]
Karin Larsen Bridge explores why our dogs do the naughty things they do, whether the fact ‘if it feels good, dogs do it’ is true or not. Dogs are intelligent, sentient creatures but, in most cases, they are not very complex. Even more than people, they appreciate the simple things in life food, drink, walks […]
Why is it important to maintain your dog’s grooming schedule during the winter months? Caroline Zambrano answers your winter grooming questions. It is essential to stick to your dogs grooming schedule during the winter months because colder weather often stimulates more hair/coat growth, says award-winning dog groomer Susie Simmons. “Our lifestyles and the role canines […]
When is it the right time to say goodbye/consider euthanasia? Deciding to euthanase your adored dog is one of the hardest decisions in the world, and one that needs to be made with the right advice at hand. Dogs Life hopes this article will offer help during those hard times. Knowing when its time to […]
If you refuse to restrain your dog in back of your Ute, you are risking the dog safety in cars, as well as a whopping fine. Restraining your dog in vehicles save lives. “He’s been doing it for years. He knows what he’s doing.” This is one of many excuses RSPCA Victoria Chief Inspector Kevin […]
Diabetes is a serious disease in humans but it also affects our pets, as Caroline Zambrano reports on diabetes in dogs. Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. While the causes […]
