Food journalist Sofia Levin talks about Jinkee, her 18-month-old Instagram-famous Toy Poodle I remember the first time I saw my pet. Jinkee and her brother were in their bed, two tiny sausages just four weeks old. I had asked the breeder if I could visit before choosing my puppy as I didn’t like the idea […]
This issue, we spoke to Annie, owner of Paddington, the gorgeous Shar Pei who’s taken Instagram by storm. I remember the first time I saw my pet. He was the smallest little piglet I’d ever seen, so small he hadn’t even one wrinkle yet. He had smooth little feet and a very adorable black […]
Many dogs love getting their paws wet in the warmer months, but there are things to know before you let your dog take to water. By Carrol Baker. Having fun in the sun and taking your four-legged friend swimming is one of the best things about the long lazy days of summer. Most dogs […]
This issue, we speak to animal behaviour expert Laura Vissaritis about her relationship with her gorgeous pooch, Chester. I remember the first time I saw my pet. It was seven years ago. I had just moved into a place with a larger yard and had an overwhelming urge to welcome a dog into my life. […]
Fostering a dog is only meant to be a temporary arrangement, but sometimes a dog’s short-term stopover can end up being its forever home. Tim Falk reports. Sasha once was shy and scared, but now she’s the picture of health. Stephanie and Sasha Stephanie Moses works at the Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) Warra […]
This beautiful breed has a bad reputation but a real heart of gold. Carrol Baker learns more about Greyhounds and the people fighting to save them. If you are looking for a gentle, loving dog, that’s low-maintenance, big on cuddles and small on exercise needs, you can go no further than a Greyhound. Yes, you […]
It is one of the most common “problem” doggy behaviours, but you don’t have to put up with digging, writes Laura Greaves. Alison and Dallas Parker didn’t realise they had a digger on their hands until nearly a month after welcoming their Border Collie puppy, Logan. Aside from expected puppy mischief, the spirited little […]
A potential nightmare for every pet owner is the paralysis tick but just what should we be looking out for? Katie Cincotta reports. It’s a terrifying thought to think that a creature the size of a pinkie nail, when engorged in a host animal, could cause paralysis and possibly death in our pets. Unfortunately, […]
The Publisher of Travelling With Pets on Australia’s East Coast 4th Edition, Woodslane Press, is offering Dogs Life readers a special discount of 20% and will donate $1 from each book sold through this promotion to the RSPCA! The new edition of Travelling With Pets on Australia’s East Coast is out now. Author Carla Francis has supported the RSPCA since […]
So you think you know puppies and what it takes to raise one? Tim Falk investigates the five things every prospective pet owner should be aware of before introducing a puppy to their family. Everyone loves puppies, and often all it takes is just one look at an adorable little bundle of fur to […]
