With allergies causing itching, sneezing and general discomfort in affected dogs, the DOGSLife Team look at the causes and treatment both natural and conventional for skin allergies in dogs Allergies are the reason why 25 per cent of canine clients visit All Natural Vet Care in Sydney. This condition is as frustrating for the dog […]
Caroline Zambrano investigates smart dogs, what makes a dog intelligent and learns ways to help develop your dogs brain function through nutrition, stimulation and socialisation no matter what breed you have. Canine intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, think and solve problems. Dog owners, trainers, researchers and other experts find it difficult […]
This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue of Dogs Life. From competition obedience to fly-ball and sled-dog racing, canine sports are more popular today than ever before. However, as exciting as these sports are, they can cause serious injury to dogs. Caroline Zambrano discovers the types of injuries that can occur and how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Like humans, animals experience pain. The only difference is how they convey it. Wendy Barlett finds out what to look out for and how to help ease pain in dogs. Our pets cannot tell us when they are in pain they can only show us. To understand the clues, we need to interact with them […]
