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 […]
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 […]
Do you notice a change in your dogs behaviour during the cooler months? Nadia Crightonfinds out why there are winter blues in dogs floating around. Like humans, dogs can suffer from depression too. A death of a close companion, anxiety-related issues and change of routine/home can all lead to a depressing state of mind in […]
Single? Looking for love? Want someone who shares your love of animals? Why not try an online doggy dating site? Must love dogs! Tim Falk reports. Dogs are great at bringing people together. Whether its making new friends at the dog park or simply attracting plenty of attention from the opposite sex when you’re out […]
Moving home, finding a vet or just looking for the perfect veterinarian to suit your dogs increasing needs? Nadia Crighton investigates how you can find a good vet in your area without the hassle of clinic hopping. In today’s world, our local veterinarians play an important role in our families and our pets. They are […]
The term “puppy farm” conjures up a lot of negative feelings. Caroline Zambrano investigates these farms with some very interesting findings. NOTE: Some information in this story may upset some readers For animal welfare organisations and supporters, the words puppy farm bring to mind breeding facilities housing hundreds of dogs in dirty conditions and horrific […]
Katie Cincotta takes a look at Australias most popular dog breeds. Short, frumpy, feisty, floppy, curly, cuddly, lazy or jumpy … with more than 400 dog breeds in the world, our canine companions come in all shapes and sizes, as varied and unique as us humans. In fact, there’s probably a dog to suit […]
Celebrate your canine’s big day by throwing a doggy birthday bash! Dogs Life gives you the best pooch party tips… When Jessie turned two years old, her family threw her a birthday party where the guests wore party hats, sang Happy Birthday around a special cake with candles and played games, before going home with […]
We all know dogs give unconditional love, but did you know they can help us find love too? If you’re looking for a little romance, you may discover there is a dating service right there at the end of your leash! Hsin-Yi Cohen reports on online dating with dogs. Deborah Wood, author of The Dog […]
It’s not just us that are celebrating Christmas day, dogs are also taking part and ending up at vet hospitals around Australia. Alexandra Lazcano investigates what the most common reasons are for pooches ending up in Doggy ER. The weather Fortunately for us, we don’t have to huddle into our homes for a white Christmas; […]
