A healthy dog coat is the sign of a healthy body. Caroline Zambrano discovers the secret to maintaining a naturally healthy coat and skin. The skin is the canines largest, most visible organ and a reflection of whats going on inside the body. So to maintain and healthy coat and skin, you need to take […]
Ten-year-old Daniel Michel of Heathcote, NSW, was born with a physical disability called Spinal Muscular Atrophy that has restricted him to a wheelchair all his young life. But two years ago he received a birthday present that changed his life completely. It was Oakley, a Golden Retriever, specially trained to enhance Daniels quality of life […]
With a few lifestyle changes and special care, handicapped pets can still live a happy and healthy life. Eliza Tickle learns about treatments, therapies and equipment that help to improve disabled dogs’ quality of life. The number of canines with disabilities and conditions that require special care is constantly rising. While some people are kind […]
Caroline Zambrano examines the influence of the media when it comes to reporting on Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). In the headline news… “Pit Bull Attacks Mourners” BBC News Online, 15 January, 1998. “Pit Bull Attacks Oakland Woman” San Francisco Chronicle, United States, 12 March, 2001 “Three Pit Bulls attack two-year-old Ottawa boy” CTV.ca (Canada), 2 […]
Our dogs get bored, and when they do the results can be disastrous, from digging tunnels to try to escape, to eating the lounge or your favourite shoes. Dogs Life suggests some simple and easy dog boredom busters. Have you ever come home to discover your dog sitting in a fluffy fairyland after tearing apart […]
Trying to understand the reasons behind breed specific legislation can make as much sense as hitting a brick wall. Dogs Life attempts to shed some light on this touchy subject that is affecting thousands of dog lovers worldwide. By Michaela Bilik Most people are familiar with the Salem witch trials of 1692, where names were cried […]
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 […]
Melanie Hearse discovers the benefits of physiotherapy for dogs, which is rapidly gaining popularity, among other natural therapies, to ease many canine conditions. While the UK is considered the pioneer of animal physiotherapy, since the 1980s Australia has rapidly been becoming the front runner for service provision, being the second country in the world to […]
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 […]
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 […]
