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What To Look For When Buying A Shelter Dog
Walking into an animal shelter can be quite overwhelming with the sounds of the rattling of cages from anxious dogs to the howls of abandoned, lonely souls. Often shelter dogs have had their lives flipped upside down, and most animals, like humans, just want to be...
Tips For Keeping Pets Calm During Storms
The stormy weather brings bright lightning flashes and loud roaring noises - both can leave dogs and cats anxious and in panic mode. As a pet parent, you want to make this distressing situation comfortable for your fur babies. Fortunately, there are ways of keeping...
Heatstroke In Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention And Breeds That Are Most At Risk
Australians love the summer season. Sunny days mean fun at the beach, barbeque dinners and plenty of outdoor play with your furry buddy. However, it also brings in soaring temperatures that can cause heatstroke in dogs - a devastating consequence when we ignore the...
Managing Dog Separation Anxiety When You’re On Holiday
Does your usually chill fur buddy start to get all fidgety when you start packing your suitcase? Do they get rowdy and aggressive when you leave for a holiday? Dog separation anxiety, more aptly termed as separation distress or panic is real. It can happen not only...
Can Dogs Grieve?
It’s widely known that dogs, like other pets, can experience emotion. We know a dog is happy from the wag of their tail, angry from the sound of their bark, or scared when their tail is between their legs. However, you may wonder how complex their emotions really are,...
Tips To Enjoy Holiday Travelling With Pets
Christmas season is coming, and this means it's time for a holiday getaway! Of course, as cherished parts of the family, your four-legged friends will also join in the fun. So if you're thinking of travelling with pets, planning is essential. Here are things to...
Pet Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms And Ways To Manage It
This month of November, we are bringing light to Pet Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus), a common, yet complex disorder that has unfortunately gained prevalence around the world and in Australia. What Is Pet Diabetes? In pets, similarly to humans, diabetes occurs when the...
Why Can’t French Bulldogs Swim? Tips To Help Them Safely Enjoy The Water
It's all over the internet, amazing photos and videos of dogs swimming and they're showing some impressive skills, but not the adorable French bulldogs. They appear to have a problem keeping their heads above water, literally. Why can't French bulldogs swim? Why do...
How To Give Proper Pet First Aid For Common Injuries
Knowing how to administer pet first aid is important when you're a pet parent. Younger cats and dogs, in particular, are natural explorers; they want to try new activities, wander off to different places and even inadvertently consume toxic substances. Unfortunately,...
4 Common Health Issues In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Having a dog as a pet can bring so much joy in the home. Their playful and always attentive nature makes them seem invincible. However, as a carer for these animals, you should be aware of common health issues in dogs so you can protect your fur babies. 4 Common...
4 Common Health Issues In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Cats are naturally great at keeping themselves well-maintained. They require little pet owner supervision when it comes to regularly taking care of their bodies. However, as a parent of a feline, you still have to be aware of the common health issues in cats and the...
Is It Time? When To Get A New Pet After One Passes Away
The passing of a beloved pet is never easy; it's devastating, and it takes time to come to terms with it. However, if you're one of the many who finds it equally heartbreaking not to be able to share their love with a fur buddy, then it's quite tempting to adopt a new...
