Older Dogs Special: The Golden Years Diet and Exercise As technology in dog food and pet healthcare advances, so does the expected lifespan of our beloved dogs. Nadia Crighton takes a look at the needs of our aging pets to help increase their quality of life. Aging gracefully is something we all strive for, and […]
Indonesia is home to hundreds of stray dogs that are struggling to stay alive. David Verrall follows rescue groups on a relentless mission to end the suffering and the rescuing Bali street dogs. Linda Buller, Aussie artist, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and animal lover, makes her home in a valley at the back of […]
Acupuncture for dogs is an age-old treatment capable of helping with many of their common ailments. Rachel Belshaw takes a closer look at this holistic therapy. The history of veterinary acupuncture dates back more than 4000 years, with its roots China. Australia adopted this alternative treatment decades ago for use in both domestic and exotic […]
Keeping your dogs eyes clean and healthy appears to be easy but dogs, just like humans, can suffer from various eye diseases. Michelle Minehan finds out the importance of recognising the signs of eye disease and gives you the know how to eye care for dogs. Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr Mark Billson from the Veterinary Specialist […]
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; […]
Pug dogs are gentle in nature and are great as a family pet. Facts Personality: These little dogs will have you in stitches with their attention seeking comedy acts. They are made of heart-melting goodness with great temperament and inquisitive nature. Suitability: Great for singles or family environments that are looking for a charismatic companion. […]
Sue Moses takes a look at the most common hormone disorders in dogs and finds out how they can be treated. Any suggestion of a hormone disorder is enough to send most dog owners into a panic. But on average, of the 1000 sick dogs that are treated at clinics, less than 10 of these […]
Sonia Hickey looks at what to do when you find acne on dogs. It’s not likely you’ll find mans best friend turning down the offer of an off-lead romp because hes feeling self-conscious about a few spots on his chin, but dogs can get pimples, and it is often a sign of something more serious […]
To discover the secrets behind natural therapies for dogs, Dogs Life consulted some of Australias most qualified natural therapists to explain how these amazing treatments work. Pet owners are increasingly looking beyond the world of conventional veterinary medicine by seeking natural therapies to improve the health of their canines. Eliza Tickle explores how some of […]
With a growth in alternative and complementary therapies, some holistic veterinarians are turning to natural, home remedies to improve canine health such as echinacea for dogs. Eliza Tickle reports. Dogs Life consulted some of Australia’s leading natural veterinarians to explain the benefits of home remedies and natural cures. Home remedies are generally inexpensive, easily accessible and […]
