Meet the dog-lovers who are using social media to reunite lost pets with their desperately searching owners, writes Danielle Chenery. For better or worse, social media has become a huge part of our lives. It’s become the easiest way to communicate with masses of people since newspapers and TV – and, better still, it allows […]
Mel Hearse speaks with the animal charities who dedicate their time to a very important job – providing a halfway place for homeless pets while they wait to find their forever home – and discovers how to become a dog foster carer. When a dog is surrendered or abandoned, he or she may wind up in […]
With a range of collars available in stores, how do you know which one will suit your dog? Kylie Baracz discovers how choosing the right dog collar is crucial for your pet’s wellbeing. Collars are not only a way of restraining dogs or providing a way of attaching their identification, they are also now a […]
Danielle Chenery hunts out the five best games to play with your pet and discovers that the simplest games are actually the best. One of the benefits of having a dog is forced exercise – it is almost impossible to live with a pooch and not take him or her for their daily exercise fix. […]
Mobile photo-sharing site Instagram has recently created a 365 day calendar featuring some of the top pet accounts from 2014. The calendar features 130 Insta-pets with a combined following of 9.8 million. It features an animal Instagram photo for everyday of the week (Saturday and Sunday share a page) and is themed based on the […]
Dogs, like children, can get into all sorts of trouble – especially if they find objects that may be harmful or even fatal. Kylie Baracz discovers what you should do if you think your dog is choking. What are the common objects dogs choke on? It depends on the size of the dog, but for […]
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that affects far too many of our furry friends, but now there’s a new treatment option helping give sick dogs a new lease on life. Tim Falk discovers how stem cell therapy can be used to treat arthritis. As is the case for many humans, arthritis is a […]
This year, give your beloved pooch the home it deserves by building your very own, custom-made kennel. Kennards Hire’s DIY expert Grant Tremlett has devised some DIY dog kennel building tips to build your own dog house to suit your pooches requirements like no other. Things to Consider Size Matters: The size of your dog’s […]
Why do dogs get sensitive stomachs? Kylie Baracz discovers why they can occur and how you can prevent them. Sensitive stomachs in canines can occur for many reasons. They may be caused by a dietary sensitivity, food allergy, an intolerance or a gastrointestinal disease. Dr Martine Perkins, veterinarian from Pymble Veterinary Clinic, says because there […]
Senior pets need different dietary requirements to provide the very best nutrition for their golden years. Kylie Baracz discovers how to select the right food for your senior pet. Dogs reach their golden years much earlier than us humans, so it is crucial to not only familiarise yourself with your dog’s real age, but to […]
