It’s a sad reality that while you may be besotted by your furry four-legged friend, if you’re renting, a prospective landlord isn’t feeling the love. It can make the hunt for a rental property difficult. But there are properties out there. Sometimes it’s just a matter of asking the right questions and being prepared with […]
Lex Luthor, a Smooth Fox Terrier, was crowned ‘Best in Show’ at the Purina ProPlan Sydney Royal Dog Show. Aged just four years old, Lex Luthor and his owner, Lee Rushforth, from Lismore NSW, were awarded the prestigious Sydney Royal Ribbon out of the more than 4,000 pooches that took part in the 14-day event. […]
As Easter is just around the corner, Lort Smith Animal Hospital is reminding owners not to feed their dogs Easter treats such as chocolate, hot cross buns or any other sweet foods. Dr Russell Harrison, General Manager, Veterinary Services, at Lort Smith says chocolate contains an alkaloid called theobromine which can kill dogs. “Domestic animals […]
There’s more to think about than what brand of food you’re giving your prized pet; there’s dental health, veterinary bills and general pet insurance. If your adorable furry friend is becoming a not-so-cute expense, here are five ways to reduce your pet care costs. Buy good quality pet food While top quality pet food brands […]
Twenty-one year old handler from NSW, Shannon Barden, is gearing up for one of the biggest competitions of his career. This Easter, Shannon and his prize Borzoi, Murphy will be competing at the Purina ProPlan Sydney Royal Dog Show. Shannon, from Bishops Bridge in the Hunter Valley, is no stranger to the limelight and has […]
Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) is urging all Australians to update their pet’s microchip details and ensure that they register their pet with their local council. This comes after the Noosa council in Qld recently began their house-to-house inspection program to check for unregistered dogs due to a high number of unregistered dogs in the area. The […]
Calling all dog lovers! Now in its third year, the award winning Melbourne Dog Lovers Show will be held from 1-3 May. 25,000 visitors are expected to flock through the doors of the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, to cuddle, learn and connect with cute canines from all around the state. There will be a new […]
Vitapet has launched a new range of delicious hand-prepared real meat tenders for dogs. Made with premium fresh meat and containing no off-cuts or fillers, these tasty treats are the perfect healthy snack all dogs love to love. Available in four delicious varieties, chicken, duck, beef and kangaroo, they make a great everyday snack and […]
Belinda Irvine, creator of MyOodle.com, speaks with Kylie Baracz about how it feels to spread joy through therapy. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? My dog Jet Cavoodle is eight years old, though it wasn’t until recently (a year ago) that we started working voluntarily as a […]
After her beloved Pomeranian passed away, Susan Short still visited the local Balmain dog park with a friend. She never thought this would lead to the community coming together and providing her with a new furry friend. Susan shares her story: For 17 years prior to 22 December 2012, I shared my life with a […]
