Michele Tydd discovers how to keep your ageing canine in tip-top shape with our guide to senior dog health. It is generally accepted that dogs across all breeds are living longer these days mainly due to improvements in veterinary care and technology, as well as foods scientifically formulated for ageing pets. Dr Adam Sternberg from […]
Chloe and Jazz were just little pups when they were the cover stars of Dogs Life magazine back in 2008. Kylie Baracz catches up with the stars and discovers what they’ve been up to. In 2008, three gorgeous Labrador puppies came in to the Dogs Life studio destined for fame. Two of the three made it […]
DogsLife editor Kylie Baracz talks with radio and television personality Sam “Sam Mac” McMillan on his work with Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, their Puppy Picnic and being mistaken for a toilet by a Rottweiler. Why did you decide to get involved with Sydney Dogs and Cats Home? I’ve always been an animal lover so […]
From arthritis to cardiovascular disease, acupuncture can be used to treat a range of common ailments in our furry friends. Tim Falk reports. Needles: the mere mention of the word is enough to send shivers down many a spine. For some people, the idea of using scores of fine, sharp acupuncture needles to treat a […]
From coats to heating pads, Kylie Baracz discovers how keeping your dog warm in winter is crucial for their health. Dogs may have made their way indoors, but do they still feel the cold like we do? Dr Martine Perkins, veterinarian at Pymble Veterinary Clinic, says although dogs can endure the temperature drop, they may […]
Despite their handicap, these dogs with disabilities are living their lives to the fullest, writes Michele Tydd. When you think dog and disability, it’s easy to jump to an image of a Labrador guiding his vision-impaired owner along a busy street. But the number of dogs with their own disabilities who are now living fulfilling […]
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 […]
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 […]
A quick search on YouTube reveals many videos of blissed-out dogs listening to their owner’s tunes. But do dogs like music – or at least the same music as humans? Danielle Chenery investigates You only need to be home with your dog on New Year’s Eve to know just how sensitive canine hearing is. Indeed […]
Blocked and infected ears are a common problem in dogs — especially puppies. Kylie Baracz discovers the best way of caring for your canine’s ears and prevent those nasty infections As in children, infected ears can be a common occurrence in dogs. However Dr Ian Murdoch, veterinarian from Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital, says this doesn’t […]
