In 2014, the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre celebrated a decade of treating sick and injured animals. Ben Nour speaks to founder Dr Rod Straw about the amazing work of the hospital, and what efforts are being made to find a cure for cancer. It might come as a surprise to some, but cancer is not […]
Ever wanted to be a dog groomer? An exciting new program has been developed that gives unemployed youth an opportunity to enter the industry, writes Kristie Bradfield. Early last year, Queensland teenager Sophie Meyer was at a career crossroads. After studying to be a beauty therapist and working in a day spa, she found herself […]
Insurance company Real Pet Insurance reveals their favourite pet friendly places around Australia. Want a hotel break? You and your pooch are spoilt for choice with 820 dog friendly locations in Australia. However, if it’s more than a walk in the park you both need, you can find a place to rest your heads at […]
Enrolling your pooch in puppy preschool can help her learn everything she needs to grow into a loving and well-behaved family member. Tim Falk reports. Puppies are joyous creatures — bouncing, enthusiastic, lovable and excitable little balls of happiness. They love exploring the world around them and meeting new people, and just like human children, […]
Kate Potter discovers what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to training your pooch. There’s an old saying that can explain many behavioural problems dog owners find themselves dealing with: “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”. It sounds harsh, but there’s no denying that being a new dog owner […]
Delta Behavioural Trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T. Dogs shares tips on keeping your dog active indoors and out through the winter months. Winter is a time when many people are inclined to slow down, stay indoors and take advantage of long cold nights in front of the fireplace. In the northern hemisphere, hibernation […]
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has completed a study gauging the attitudes of pet owners towards those in the veterinary field. Kristie Bradfield discovers a few interesting things. We need vets – there’s no doubt about it. They are the champions of our animals and we tend to trust them implicitly. But is the veterinary […]
Around 30,000 dog devotees descended on the iconic Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne to celebrate at the third Dog Lovers Show. The massive event featured over 250 exhibitors, around 500 dogs and dozens of experts, personalities and performers. Also, for the first time ever, the Pat-A-Pooch Zone offered visitors the opportunity to get up close and pat […]
Vaccinating your puppy can give him much-needed protection against the potentially deadly parvovirus. Tim Falk reports. Everyone remembers the last time they had gastro — after all, the unfortunate symptoms of a nasty stomach bug make it very hard to forget. Just like us, our dogs can suffer gastroenteritis as well, in the form of […]
Looking for name inspiration? Ben Nour hunts down popular puppy names from around the world. Bringing home a puppy for the first time is an exciting occasion for everyone in the family — chances are parent and child alike will be arguing over whose turn it is to cuddle their new canine companion! One particular […]
