Think one Great Dane makes a huge pet? Try five! Michele Tydd meets a family of Great Danes and discovers what it takes to raise them NSW MP Noreen Hay grew up in a council flat near London where room was such as issue the family had to take turns at the dinner table. “I […]
Many dog breeds available today have a long history, so it was a rare and unique chance that Maggie’s Rescue was able to meet a new breed, originating right here in Australia. Kylie Baracz reports on the The Australian Great Shepford The Australian Great Shepford is so new, that finding a Google reference on them […]
We hear about house fires on the news, but rarely do we meet the people and their pets that just managed to escape. Kylie Baracz speaks with Nancy Deregowski about the three dogs that survived a house fire. It is an owner’s worst nightmare. Nancy and her husband were going out at night and left […]
Your furry friend will learn to love the postman now that pet subscription boxes are available in Australia, writes Kylie Baracz The new craze sweeping the country is the pet subscription box service. This service delivers treats, toys and other fun goodies for your pet right to your door! They can be delivered monthly or […]
A quick search on YouTube reveals many videos of blissed-out dogs listening to their owner’s tunes. But do dogs like music – or at least the same music as humans? Danielle Chenery investigates You only need to be home with your dog on New Year’s Eve to know just how sensitive canine hearing is. Indeed […]
Tim Falk goes behind the scenes with the ambitious people building a perfect house for pets. How often have you wandered around your house and cursed the fact that it wasn’t designed with your four-legged friends in mind? Pristine carpets quickly end up stained, couches get covered in fur and that distinctive “wet-dog smell” can […]
Blocked and infected ears are a common problem in dogs — especially puppies. Kylie Baracz discovers the best way of caring for your canine’s ears and prevent those nasty infections As in children, infected ears can be a common occurrence in dogs. However Dr Ian Murdoch, veterinarian from Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital, says this doesn’t […]
Enjoy the look of lilies in a vase or azaleas on your kitchen windowsill? Be careful, these and many others are plants toxic to dogs. Kylie Baracz reports Our pets have easy access to a variety of plants around our homes and gardens, but fortunately few plants are actually toxic. According to Dr Andrew Kapsis, […]
Wet cuddles, soapy dog grins and lots of laughter. Treating your pooch to a bath can be fun, writes Carrol Baker. Before you begin, collect all the things you’ll need. Realising that you’ve left the dog shampoo in the cupboard when you have a sopping wet dog isn’t a good way to start. Your bath […]
Is it possible to safely feed your dog a non-meat diet? Tim Falk investigates what feeding your dog a vegetarian diet can mean. Twenty-nine-year-old Kate Timmins has been a vegetarian since the age of 17. “It’s an ethical issue for me. I simply don’t believe it’s right for humans to eat meat, so I avoid […]
