Veterinary dermatologist Dr Danielle Hoolahan from Sydney’s Animal Referral Hospital says pets can be tormented by three major types of allergies – flea, food (e.g. beef, chicken) and environmental (e.g. grass, weed, tree pollens, dust mites, mould spores). The most common types of allergies are flea and environmental. “Pets with flea allergies tend to get […]
International and local canine experts are set to appear in Sydney for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) conference, to be held from October 24 to 26 at Penrith Panthers Rugby Leagues Club. The conference is held annually to update trainers and dog owners on the newest developments in dog training. Dave Graham will […]
There is a new TV show taking over 4ME every Saturday night! Called Animal Extra! the series will take viewers on a journey across the country to meet quirky pet owners and learn tips and secrets to keeping a happy and healthy pet. Hosted by Walter Collins and his best buddy Nugget the Beagle; the show […]
Comedian Josh Thomas speaks to Ben Nour about his show Please Like Me, his plans for the future, and his dog John, the “50 per cent Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 50 per cent Poodle and 100 per cent ‘gangsta’”. Josh Thomas first came to the spotlight in 2005, when at age 17 he became the […]
After opening pet store Bark Lane late last year, owner Lucy Edmonston has recently celebrated the rehoming of over 100 rescue animals through the store. Kylie Baracz talks with Lucy about the pet store making a big difference. How long have you been working with dogs and how did you get started? I’ve always had […]
The Animal Welfare League of New South Wales has called on the NSW government to impose a Breeder Licence Scheme to stamp out puppy farms. Kristie Bradfield investigates the importance of this legislation and how you can help end puppy farms Late last year, the Animal Welfare League (AWL) NSW commissioned a poll that canvassed […]
Think one Great Dane makes a huge pet? Try five! Michele Tydd meets a family of Great Danes and discovers what it takes to raise them NSW MP Noreen Hay grew up in a council flat near London where room was such as issue the family had to take turns at the dinner table. “I […]
Many dog breeds available today have a long history, so it was a rare and unique chance that Maggie’s Rescue was able to meet a new breed, originating right here in Australia. Kylie Baracz reports on the The Australian Great Shepford The Australian Great Shepford is so new, that finding a Google reference on them […]
We hear about house fires on the news, but rarely do we meet the people and their pets that just managed to escape. Kylie Baracz speaks with Nancy Deregowski about the three dogs that survived a house fire. It is an owner’s worst nightmare. Nancy and her husband were going out at night and left […]
Your furry friend will learn to love the postman now that pet subscription boxes are available in Australia, writes Kylie Baracz The new craze sweeping the country is the pet subscription box service. This service delivers treats, toys and other fun goodies for your pet right to your door! They can be delivered monthly or […]
