From tick paralysis to smoke inhalation due to house fires, winter offers many outdoor and indoor threats to pets, but taking a few precautions will help to protect their health and safety, according to the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney. Colder weather, heaters, food, plants and antifreeze can all pose severe and sometimes life-threatening health […]
Obesity in dogs is a growing dog health problem but, as Danielle Chenery discovers, you can help your pet keep the kilos at bay. For most overweight dogs, like humans, unwanted weight gain is related to eating too much food. These days, weight gain is all too easy for dogs, whose diets are so far […]
Friday 21st June marks the 15th annual Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day 2013! Since its creation in 1999, this one-of-a-kind event has become a part of popular culture and is celebrated internationally, including right here in Australia. “Realising the widespread appeal dogs have in today’s world and the added bonus that […]
Greencross Vet Directors are urging pet owners with pets over seven years of age to give their furry friends some TLC to help with age related health problems. The veterinary hospital has provided tips for owners to help put the spring back in their step. These useful tips can help senior pets remain healthy and […]
More and more dog owners are turning to complementary therapies to enhance their pets’ health, writes Danielle Chenery. Complementary therapies have exploded in popularity for both people and dogs. From nutrition therapy and chiropractic right through to gold implants as a treatment for inflammation, there’s such a broad range of “alternative” remedies for dog health […]
Is your dog a scaredy cat? From thunderstorms to vacuum cleaners and everything in between, Tim Falk investigates the most common doggy phobias and corresponding dog behaviour and how to combat them. Whether it’s a fear of strangers or a hatred of thunderstorms, dogs of all shapes and sizes have things that can make them […]
COMPETITION CLOSED Join author Angela Lemanis as she learns important life lessons from three passionate, energetic and wise Boxers that popped into her life and imparted their knowledge and doggy wisdom at the times when she needed it most. Dogs Life has two copies to give away. **To enter, tell us in 25 words or […]
COMPETITION CLOSED Winter can be tough on pooches. But no matter whether your furry friend is a die-hard fashion hound or a more active type, DGG has them covered with its new-season collection of hot dog wear designed to keep pooches looking cool while keeping them warm and protected in all the right places. The […]
COMPETITION CLOSED Cupcakes are all the rage at the moment and Pets Palace has a huge range in this theme which includes toys, collars, leads, bowls and clothing. So if cupcakes are your thing, you will love these big and soft toys with a great squeak in the middle. Any dog would look super cute […]
COMPETITION CLOSED The Little Rippa is a gorgeous chocolate and vanilla coloured plush ball. Finally your pooch can have something he is allowed to rip up! This ball can be ripped apart by your pet into six pieces and can be put back together again. It is made with faux fur and comes apart with […]
