Have you ever thought how assistance dogs go from playful pups to sensible and loyal companions? Kylie Baracz speaks to the organisations that train dogs to help us in times of need.
We all know what relief a good back massage can give us, but did you know that our dogs could experience that same healing power too? Kristie Bradfield takes a look at a form of canine massage therapy that’s working wonders for our furry friends.
In 2014, the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre celebrated a decade of treating sick and injured animals. Ben Nour speaks to founder Dr Rod Straw about the amazing work of the hospital, and what efforts are being made to find a cure for cancer. It might come as a surprise to some, but cancer is not […]
Canine Cough is a cold-like disease that can be deadly in extreme cases if left untreated. Tim Falk investigates how to protect your pooch from this dreaded disease. Coughing, spluttering and feeling like death warmed up — there aren’t many things more unpleasant than a cold. Unfortunately, these terrible cold-like symptoms aren’t only limited to […]
Blocked and infected ears are a common problem in dogs — especially puppies. Kylie Baracz discovers the best way of caring for your canine’s ears and prevent those nasty infections As in children, infected ears can be a common occurrence in dogs. However Dr Ian Murdoch, veterinarian from Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital, says this doesn’t […]
Watching your dog suffer an epileptic seizure can be a terribly traumatic event. Tim Falk discovers how epilepsy affects our four-legged friends and examines what can be done to manage the condition. When Katarina Behan was woken at 5am one morning by the sound of loud banging, she thought there was an intruder in her […]
Nosework: The fun and stimulating new game for our four-legged friends, as Tim Falk discovers. Our canine companions are known for their truly remarkable sense of smell. Whether it’s a Bloodhound tracking down an escaped criminal, a Labrador sniffing out illegal drugs, or even just a hungry pooch smelling his dinner being dished up from […]
Is Rover suddenly losing weight or piling on the kilos? Is he lethargic or having a ‘bad fur day’? Thyroid disease could be the culprit, writes Laura Greaves. After a rough start to life, Ted, the rescued Golden Retriever, has always been a ‘serious’ pooch. But, when he started to gain weight and become lethargic, […]
Being diagnosed with diabetes can turn your life upside down, but what happens if it’s your dog that’s affected by the disease? Kylie Baracz finds out about canine diabetes and meets a diabetic dog living a normal life. As with humans, diabetes affects our pet’s lifestyle, health and wellbeing. For owners and their dogs, it […]
A new study reveals that, before they misbehave, dogs consider whether they’re likely to be caught. Laura Greaves investigates what is behind these common canine misbehaviours. In my experience, it’s usually bad news when a dog suddenly falls silent. This is definitely the case with my pooch, Tex. I invariably know where to find him […]