Many dog owners treat their pets for ticks, fleas and worms during the warmer months, but did you know these nasty pests can last all year-round? Kylie Baracz gets the low-down on ticks and other summer pests. Pests such as ticks and worms are harmful to our pets — and to us — and a […]
Ever wished you could monitor your pet? That your dog could let you know how well he slept last night? Or if he wants more or less exercise? Now he can, discovers Danielle Chenery. Reading your dog’s non-verbal cues is an art every dog owner can now master with a handy new device from the […]
Tim Falk looks at how pet insurance can ease the stress on your back pocket and could even save your pooch’s life. Murphy’s Law says anything that can go wrong, will go wrong and it’s a law many dog owners are all too familiar with. Take Gail Berry and her miniature Dachshund, Millie, for example. […]
Puppies are like babies. They need warmth, love and, of course, food and water provided for them. But how do you know if you are feeding the right puppy food? Kylie Baracz investigates. Dogs are mainly carnivorous animals that eat some omnivorous foods. Therefore, the way you feed your puppy will affect the rest of […]
Kylie Baracz heads inside canine mouths to find out how you can solve your furry friend’s doggy dental dilemmas. Adequate dental care can add up to four years to your dog’s life. So it is no wonder that veterinarians around the country want to ensure your pet has a sparkling set of healthy teeth and […]
Veterinary nuclear medicine can play a vital role in the diagnosis and therapy of a range of diseases and injuries that affect our four-legged friends. Tim Falk reports. The word ‘nuclear’ does not evoke many positive associations for most people, usually triggering images of mushroom clouds in the south Pacific, catastrophic power plant meltdowns or […]
Knowing the correct way to apply first aid and CPR for your dog can potentially save its life. Kylie Baracz finds out the best CPR techniques and what to do if your dog has been injured. CPR and first aid are so important to learn as they can save lives before you have had a […]
Is Rover suddenly losing weight or piling on the kilos? Is he lethargic or having a ‘bad fur day’? Thyroid disease could be the culprit, writes Laura Greaves. After a rough start to life, Ted, the rescued Golden Retriever, has always been a ‘serious’ pooch. But, when he started to gain weight and become lethargic, […]
Laura Greaves investigates a Cushing’s disease-related condition in dogs known as Addison’s disease. Cosimina Nesci’s beloved dog, Jessie, may be a Spoodle, but she has the constitution of an ox. Full of beans and rarely unwell, eight-year-old Jessie only visited the vet for her vaccinations. So when Jessie began to have bouts of uncontrollable trembling, […]
Canine heart disease affects 25 per cent of dogs over the age of seven, a figure which has prompted a campaign to improve the heart health of our canine friends. Tim Falk investigates the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how to keep your pooch in tip-top shape. As the star of the film […]
