Hypothyroidism/thyroid disease in dogs is a common endocrine disease, but has become over-diagnosed in Australian dogs. Caroline Zambrano learns more about this condition and how to be certain your dog has the disease or not. When I was researching the fussy eating article (published in the #84 Dogs Life July/Aug 2008 edition) – inspired by […]
Irrespective of size and breed, your dogs nose is capable of amazing feats of discrimination and detection, putting our own olfactory abilities to shame. Dog trainer Karin Larsen Bridge from Get S.M.A.R.T Dogs shows you how to use your dogs scenting abilities to play games, find lost items or perform life-saving work. A dogs sense of […]
Dogs need a balanced diet that includes all the essential nutrients and vitamins. However, as temperatures change, so must your dogs diet. Michelle Minehan caught up with experts to find out what foods and supplements is required to make sure you provide a nutritious winter diet for dogs. Veterinarians say that because most of Australia […]
Caroline Zambrano investigates the possibility of dog licensing to replace and the alternatives to breed specific legislation. In the past decade, many states in Australia have passed Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) with varied restrictions relating to the breeds nationally banned from importation: the American Pit Bull Terrier or Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2010 issue of Dogs Life. Rachel Belshaw finds out how things have changed in the world of dog ownership and what we should expect for the future. In 1946, we lived in a street of 28 houses and, out of all those houses, I remember only three had dogs, says […]
Dogs Life has been busy in the kitchen whipping up some grrreat healthy dog treats. Why not make your very own doggy hamper, full of great toys and treats for your favourite pooch. Puppy peanut crunchies Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Honey 1 teaspoon Peanut Butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 […]
Pet owners are constantly searching for new and exciting ways to improve their canines health and fitness. Eliza Tickle caught up with leading animal therapists to dig up the facts on animal hydrotherapy/water therapy for dogs. Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment but with today’s advanced methods and […]
We’ve all fallen victim to a dog’s over-amorous attention to our leg or been the embarrassed owner of a certified Sir Humpalot. Sunny de Bruyn investigates the problem of dog humping and how to tackle it. Picture it you’re sitting in your lounge room having a polite cup of tea with your neighbour when in […]
This article first appeared in the March/April 2006 issue of Dogs Life. Dog training is an essential part of a dogs life, but it can also be very confusing because of the many different forms of training available. Michelle Minehan explains a few of the most common training methods. Have you ever wondered […]
Many people want to see their dogs have pups, but realistically this can be dangerous for your dog and can also add to the huge problem of abandoned animals. Dogs Life learns why breeding should be left to the experts. Many dog lovers will recall the exciting birth scene in the popular Disney cartoon 101 Dalmatians. […]
