The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is advising pet owners to be careful about the kind of leftovers they feed their animals during the Christmas period. “Vets treat many pets with digestive problems during the Christmas period,” says Dr David Neck from the AVA. “There are some foods that we indulge in over the Christmas period […]
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has committed to raise $50,000 for animal shelters across Australia as part of its annual Food Shelter & Love campaign. The fundraising drive will help to find homes for more than 50,000 adoptable animals. Animal lovers are invited to upload a photo of their family pet to www.foodshelterlove.com.au and Hill’s will donate […]
Chicken, fish and wheat can be toxic to canines. Nadia Crighton takes a look at foods that cause negative reactions and poisoning in our dogs. We all love to treat our dogs, and who isnt guilty of sharing a tasty morsel or two from the living room couch while watching our favourite flick with our beloved […]
A healthy diet can work to encourage and maintain joint health. Carrol Baker discovers Arthritis food help for dogs. As your faithful companion enters its senior years, you may find it starts to suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear, which affects our four-legged companions as well […]
With such a variety of commercial pet foods on the market, which is best for your pooch? Caroline Zambrano speaks to veterinary and pet food experts for advice about choosing the right food for your dog. With such a range of commercial pet foods available today, its no wonder we end up standing for hours […]
Pet food manufacturers insist the preservatives added to pet food “ensure product integrity and stability”. Veterinary experts argue they are harmful to pets. Caroline Zambrano investigates the controversy over preservatives in dog food. Dogs Life decide to take a sneak peek into the controversy surrounding preservatives in dog food. We interviewed veterinary professionals, dog owners […]
Tim Falk discovers the 10 steps to a healthier life for your dog, from diet and exercise to training and companionship. Vaccinate Giving your pup the right vaccinations is essential to giving him the best start to life. “Puppies and adult dogs should be vaccinated against parvovirus, distemper virus and canine hepatitis, even if they […]
Summer is famous for storms, and along with storm season comes reason to fear for some of our four-legged friends. By Sophia Auld. Shortly after I met my husband, he took me out for a beachside picnic. But our romantic evening was interrupted by a phone call around 9pm. “We’ve got your dog,” the stranger […]
Do you recognise the behaviour and body language that could indicate your pet is in pain? Tim Falk reports. No dog lover likes to see their pet in any sort of pain. Whether it’s the aching joints of arthritis or simply a visit to the vet that requires them to endure some brief discomfort, we […]
Dog on the nose? Caroline Zambrano explains the reasons for canine flatulence and just what you can do about it. It’s invisible, usually silent and smells something awful. We’re not talking about a ghost zombie crawling out of the sewer in a horror movie. It is Fido’s flatulence — the excessive formation of gases in […]
