Surviving your bitch’s first time in heat can be a challenge. Carrol Baker speaks to experts about dogs on heat/in season information and where the responsibility of an unplanned pregnancy lies. I knew doggy love was in the air the day my Golden Retriever looked longingly over the fence at the Staffy next door. With […]
Why is it important to maintain your dog’s grooming schedule during the winter months? Caroline Zambrano answers your winter grooming questions. It is essential to stick to your dogs grooming schedule during the winter months because colder weather often stimulates more hair/coat growth, says award-winning dog groomer Susie Simmons. “Our lifestyles and the role canines […]
When is it the right time to say goodbye/consider euthanasia? Deciding to euthanase your adored dog is one of the hardest decisions in the world, and one that needs to be made with the right advice at hand. Dogs Life hopes this article will offer help during those hard times. Knowing when its time to […]
If you refuse to restrain your dog in back of your Ute, you are risking the dog safety in cars, as well as a whopping fine. Restraining your dog in vehicles save lives. “He’s been doing it for years. He knows what he’s doing.” This is one of many excuses RSPCA Victoria Chief Inspector Kevin […]
Diabetes is a serious disease in humans but it also affects our pets, as Caroline Zambrano reports on diabetes in dogs. Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. While the causes […]
Dog CPR can save your dogs life and uses the same principles as human CPR. Only use CPR if you are sure your dog needs it, otherwise it can be detrimental to the dogs health and you could end up doing far more damage than good. Ideally you would like to have two people on […]
Summer means fun, sun and long, lazy days for your pooch. But its also the time of year when you have to be on your guard for some common health problems associated with the heat. Sunny de Bruyn looks at the main conditions affecting dogs in summertime and what you can do to prevent them […]
What do you do when you or your child is allergic to a much-loved family member the dog? Rachel Belshaw investigates ways to overcome problems and allergies to pets associated with children and asthma so that you and your pooch can live in sneeze-free harmony. Are you or your family allergic to your dog? Before […]
Melanie Hearst speaks to experts about skin cancer in dogs, and what prevention and treatment options are available to fight the deadly disease. Just like us, dogs are susceptible to skin cancers from the genetically linked type to those caused by too much sun. Though the research on the incidence of dog cancer is not […]
Older Dogs Special: The Golden Years Diet and Exercise As technology in dog food and pet healthcare advances, so does the expected lifespan of our beloved dogs. Nadia Crighton takes a look at the needs of our aging pets to help increase their quality of life. Aging gracefully is something we all strive for, and […]
