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 […]
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 […]
You don’t have to take your dog to a professional groomer to keep him looking his best. Tim Falk investigates the grooming jobs you can easily do at home. When you decide to get a dog, you agree to take on a range of responsibilities to ensure that your pooch has a healthy and […]
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, […]
Here are some of the DOGSLife team’s favourite products to help make the life of your senior pet that much sweeter. Redflex heating pad For several reasons, including less body fat and potential joint issues, some older dogs feel the cold more than their younger counterparts. That’s why we like the Redflex heating pad, designed […]
When it comes to our senior pets, it’s important to show them that old love is the best love by treating them right. Kristie Bradfield reports. We live our lives in stages. As we age, strange things start happening to our bodies; we slow down and enjoy life at a slower pace. Dogs do this, […]
It’s important to keep our pets safe, but would you know what to do if your dog showed signs of distress? Dr Joanna Paul from Creature Clinic gives us her top advice on canine first aid. No matter how carefully we might live our lives, accidents and emergencies can happen. When a child grazes […]
Looking to bring a new pooch into your home? Melanie Hearse asks the experts what you should consider to ensure you pick the perfect match for your family. Nothing adds joy to a family like a new pooch and there certainly isn’t anything sweeter than a puppy. But at the risk of sounding like a […]
Mars Petcare Australia’s dry pet food bags and flexible pouches to be recycled into a range of outdoor products, thanks to their partnership agreement with REDcycle. The agreement represents an opportunity for millions of tonnes of plastic to be recycled helping to stop the progression to landfill and contamination of our environment. Mars Petcare Australia’s […]
Designer dogs or just plain old mixed breeds? Nadia Crighton digs up some interesting information about the influx of new breeds appearing on our shores. It seems no matter where you turn, the term designer dogs is being used. Whether you’re watching TV or strolling in your hottest off-leash zone, designer dogs are becoming the […]
