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Biting snake

Kylie Baracz discovers what you should and shouldn’t do if your dog has been bitten by a snake.

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Labrador puppy with an apple

Will feeding your dog a natural diet help it live a long and healthy life? Kylie Baracz finds out.

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Do you love your vet?

On May 13th, 2015

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Do you love your vet?

Do you love your vet?

On May 13th, 2015

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 […]

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Protection against parvovirus

On May 12th, 2015

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Parvovirus

Protection against parvovirus

On May 12th, 2015

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 […]

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Is pet insurance for you?

On May 8th, 2015

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Pet Insurance

Is pet insurance for you?

On May 8th, 2015

Kylie Baracz discovers how pet insurance can help owners overcome their dogs’ health needs. Chances are, over its lifetime, your pet will need at least one un-scheduled visit to the vet after a sudden accident or illness. Until this time, however, many pet owners will assume their pets will be healthy and safe. This was […]

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Preventing ticks and fleas

On April 20th, 2015

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Preventing ticks and fleas

Preventing ticks and fleas

On April 20th, 2015

Kylie Baracz discovers the best way to prevent nasty ticks and fleas from affecting your pet this season. Ticks and fleas are not only bothersome for your dog, making him itchy and irritable; they can also cause serious problems which, when left untreated, can even result in death. Thankfully, both ticks and fleas can easily […]

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Vaccinating your dog: the facts

On April 20th, 2015

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Vaccinate your dog

Vaccinating your dog: the facts

On April 20th, 2015

Why is it so important to vaccinate your dog? Tim Falk investigates. If you’re thinking of adding a new puppy to your family, chances are you’re probably aware that there are vaccinations available to protect your dog against a range of diseases. But have you ever stopped to think about what those diseases are, when […]

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Top 5 ways to reduce pet care costs

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 […]

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Is Dr Google good for your pet?

On March 4th, 2015

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Young Man With Dog Sit On Sofa Using Digital Tablet

Is Dr Google good for your pet?

On March 4th, 2015

Ever consulted Dr Google to find out what is wrong with your pet? Ben Nour finds out what sites you can trust when it comes to your dog’s health. In the digital age of the 21st century, a number of technological and internet-related words and abbreviations have been added to dictionaries — everything from live-stream […]

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Pet medical breakthroughs

Kylie Baracz discovers the latest in pet medical treatment – from recent breakthroughs to the equipment saving lives. Compared to the human medical field, veterinary medicine is either struggling behind or way out in front when it comes to its ongoing development. According to Dr David Neck, spokesperson of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), the […]

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