With a range of collars available in stores, how do you know which one will suit your dog? Kylie Baracz discovers how choosing the right dog collar is crucial for your pet’s wellbeing. Collars are not only a way of restraining dogs or providing a way of attaching their identification, they are also now a […]
Senior pets need different dietary requirements to provide the very best nutrition for their golden years. Kylie Baracz discovers how to select the right food for your senior pet. Dogs reach their golden years much earlier than us humans, so it is crucial to not only familiarise yourself with your dog’s real age, but to […]
Kylie Baracz finds out how saying goodbye to your pet can be done in a comfortable and safe manner for both you and your furry friend. It is hard to imagine we ever have to farewell our best furry friends. However, like us, they age, get weary and can develop arthritis and other aches and […]
Michele Tydd discovers how to keep your ageing canine in tip-top shape with our guide to senior dog health. It is generally accepted that dogs across all breeds are living longer these days mainly due to improvements in veterinary care and technology, as well as foods scientifically formulated for ageing pets. Dr Adam Sternberg from […]
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 […]
The dreaded “C” word is something no canine owner ever wants to hear, but a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean a death sentence for your pooch. Tim Falk investigates what cancer can mean for you and your dog. When Bianca Russell’s 11-year-old Labrador Ruthie was diagnosed with leukaemia, Russell immediately assumed the worst. “I thought that […]
Tim Falk shares the heartwarming story of a critically ill pooch, his remarkable owner, the inspirational campaign to save the lives of other sick dogs and who else around the world is fighting heartworm disease. When Annie Blumenfeld’s family began the search for a loving pet, they spent three years scouring pet stores, rescue shelters, […]
Ever wondered what it takes, when it comes to moving your pet overseas? Meet Molly. She may look like just your average miniature Schnauzer pup but, in fact, she managed to fly from Changchun in China to the latte-sipping city of Melbourne, without even batting an eyelid. Molly’s mum Jody speaks with Kylie Baracz about […]
It’s not every day you see a Shih Tzu turn into My Little Pony or a Poodle become a colourful Chinese dragon. But that’s just the beginning of what is created by Australia’s top dog groomers at GroomEx, the crème de la crème of grooming competitions organised annually by the Pet Industry Association of Australia […]
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 […]
