Nosework: The fun and stimulating new game for our four-legged friends, as Tim Falk discovers. Our canine companions are known for their truly remarkable sense of smell. Whether it’s a Bloodhound tracking down an escaped criminal, a Labrador sniffing out illegal drugs, or even just a hungry pooch smelling his dinner being dished up from […]
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, […]
What if you could stay in five-star comfort, dine right on the water and take in the sights of the city all with your pooch? Well now you can! Kylie Baracz road tests a luxury stay at the Sebel Pier One with her husband Tim and canine companion Rusty. Leaving my dog at home while […]
By Claudia Bensimoun Whether you’re travelling this holiday season and have to leave your furry best friend behind, or just need to a few days boarding during the hectic holiday season, Hanrob Pet Hotels is the latest concept in dog boarding. If you bring your dog along on a pet vacay but have plans that […]
Luke Jacobz, host of popular talent show X Factor, gave up his time to help promote Maggie’s Rescue with his ‘Jug’ Ollie and a host of pound dogs, writes Kylie Baracz. Luke Jacobz has always been a lover of dogs. He grew up with a dog that his family fostered for 16 years. “I loved […]
According to the Hill’s Ideal Balance Pet Report, our pets will be spoilt this Christmas, with more than half of dog and cat owners giving their fur-baby a Christmas present (with three quarters of them wrapping it up to put it under the tree!). The report also revealed that a quarter of respondents will buy […]
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is advising pet owners to be careful about the kind of leftovers they feed their animals during the Christmas period. “Vets treat many pets with digestive problems during the Christmas period,” says Dr David Neck from the AVA. “There are some foods that we indulge in over the Christmas period […]
