Kylie Baracz discovers a Japanese thermal therapy for dogs that has been said to treat all sorts of chronic canine conditions. How does this natural treatment for dogs work? Natural therapies are on the rise when treating canines, but there is one you may not have heard of. Known as Onnetsu heat therapy, this Japanese […]
From coats to heating pads, Kylie Baracz discovers how keeping your dog warm in winter is crucial for their health. Dogs may have made their way indoors, but do they still feel the cold like we do? Dr Martine Perkins, veterinarian at Pymble Veterinary Clinic, says although dogs can endure the temperature drop, they may […]
Whether you have a French Bulldog or an Australian Kelpie, itching and skin irritation can plague your pet. Lauren McKellar finds out more on cause and treatment and how to prevent itchy skin in dogs. It’s a fact: one of the most common reasons dog owners take their pets to the vet is when they’re […]
With the cold weather settling in, should we change what our dogs eat to suit the season? Kristie Bradfield gets the lowdown on the dos and don’ts of cold weather dog diets. It’s a little cold out there at the moment, isn’t it? The days are shorter and the nights are long and cold. Some […]
Canine Cough is a cold-like disease that can be deadly in extreme cases if left untreated. Tim Falk investigates how to protect your pooch from this dreaded disease. Coughing, spluttering and feeling like death warmed up — there aren’t many things more unpleasant than a cold. Unfortunately, these terrible cold-like symptoms aren’t only limited to […]
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 […]
The dreaded “C” word is something no canine owner ever wants to hear, but a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean a death sentence for your pooch. Tim Falk investigates what cancer can mean for you and your dog. When Bianca Russell’s 11-year-old Labrador Ruthie was diagnosed with leukaemia, Russell immediately assumed the worst. “I thought that […]
