Did you know that there are dog blood donors? In fact, many veterinary hospitals are establishing donor programs for locally sourced blood. Want to help? Kristie Bradfield explains how It’s a scary thing to consider, but during the course of your dog’s life it is highly likely that they will need a blood transfusion. They […]
Veterinarians are warning dog owners about the dangers lurking in the backyard, with the popular Brunfelsia flower topping the list. Commonly known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow (Brunfelsia bonodora), this plant is beautiful but deadly. Dr Fiona Park, Internal Medicine Specialist from the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney, reported an increased number of Brunfelsia poisoning cases over the […]
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When you look at Wally, it’s hard to imagine this 10-year-old Shih-Tzu cross Poodle was paralysed four months before with Coonhound paralysis. Today, he is full of beans, running around Sydney’s waterside suburb of Balmain as if to celebrate his new-found freedom. Wally’s diagnosis with Coonhound disease In March last year, Wally was diagnosed with […]
Many dog owners treat their pets for ticks, fleas and worms during the warmer months, but did you know these nasty pests can last all year-round? Kylie Baracz gets the low-down on ticks and other summer pests. Pests such as ticks and worms are harmful to our pets — and to us — and a […]
Kylie Baracz heads inside canine mouths to find out how you can solve your furry friend’s doggy dental dilemmas. Adequate dental care can add up to four years to your dog’s life. So it is no wonder that veterinarians around the country want to ensure your pet has a sparkling set of healthy teeth and […]
Just like human children, most injuries, accidents and illnesses that affect our four-legged furkids happen in the home. Laura Greaves reveals tips on dog safety at home. Someone clever once quipped that “home is where the dog is”. But while it’s true that a home with a four-legged family member (or two) is a happy […]
We all love treating our four-legged friends, but can treating your dog regularly spoil them? Tim Falk reports. If there’s one thing every dog lover can agree upon, it’d have to be the pleasure we get from spoiling our pooches. Puppy-dog eyes light up, scruffy faces transform into looks of unadulterated joy and tails start […]
From tick paralysis to smoke inhalation due to house fires, winter offers many outdoor and indoor threats to pets, but taking a few precautions will help to protect their health and safety, according to the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney. Colder weather, heaters, food, plants and antifreeze can all pose severe and sometimes life-threatening health […]
Friday 21st June marks the 15th annual Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day 2013! Since its creation in 1999, this one-of-a-kind event has become a part of popular culture and is celebrated internationally, including right here in Australia. “Realising the widespread appeal dogs have in today’s world and the added bonus that […]
