There’s no denying we love our dogs. Unfortunately, when it comes to food we might be loving them a bit too much. Krissy Bradfield takes a look at the pet Nutrition Toolkit and investigates how it will help vets and owners. It probably comes as no surprise that most dog owners are confused about canine […]
Project Pooch Protect is a family roadshow event tackling some of the most tick-prone areas in Australia. Four events over two weekends were held in parks across QLD and NSW, drawing in crowds of over 1,000 dedicated pet parents; educating them about Bayer product Advantix and the need to protect their canine companions from deadly […]
The word might sound funny, but zoonosis — a disease that can be transferred from animal to human — can be quite serious. Kylie Baracz reports. We share a lot of things with our pets — love, cuddles, the occasional piece of food that “falls off” our plate — but did you know we can […]
Separation anxiety in dogs has become a huge problem in today’s busy society. Michele Tydd finds out what the signs are and how you can stop this behaviour in its tracks. Dog whisperer Sandra Mullaly says she keeps a fading picture of her Old English sheepdog, Shandon, as a poignant reminder of how easy it […]
Aah-choo! If spring and summer set you sneezing, spare a thought for those dogs battling allergies all year round, writes Laura Greaves. For many people, sneezing, red eyes and itching are a cross to bear every spring but Chase isn’t a person, he’s a five-year-old Hungarian Vizsla — and he has to put up with […]
When you look at Wally, it’s hard to imagine this 10-year-old Shih-Tzu cross Poodle was paralysed four months before with Coonhound paralysis. Today, he is full of beans, running around Sydney’s waterside suburb of Balmain as if to celebrate his new-found freedom. Wally’s diagnosis with Coonhound disease In March last year, Wally was diagnosed with […]
Whether it is your dog’s first time or a regular vet check-up, a visit to the vet can be a daunting experience. Kylie Baracz discovers why they are crucial and how to make your dog feel comfortable. Regular health assessments for our pets ensure good health is maintained and are essential for early identification of […]
Watching your dog suffer an epileptic seizure can be a terribly traumatic event. Tim Falk discovers how epilepsy affects our four-legged friends and examines what can be done to manage the condition. When Katarina Behan was woken at 5am one morning by the sound of loud banging, she thought there was an intruder in her […]
Gracing our screens as Lucky in Channel Seven’s drama A Place to Call Home; Chilli, the loveable Border Collie, likes nothing else but spending time with trainer mum Vicki Austin. Vicki Austin first met Chilli when he was only three weeks of age. She found him at the home of breeder Tina Button from Monlaird […]
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling on the public to help raise $1 million to fund the training of 35 new puppies. These puppies are the latest to be bred as part of the organisation’s program to meet growing demand for guide dogs. Breeding and training these pups is expensive, with each costing around $30,000. The […]
