Just as we age and become prone to ailments, so do our canine companions. Kylie Baracz finds out about osteoarthritis in dogs and the beneficial physical treatments that can help ease their pain. Osteoarthritis, often simply called arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that results in poor cushioning and lubrication of joints during movement. In […]
If you’re a dog lover, Guide Dogs supporter or curious about volunteering to raise a guide dog puppy for a year then ‘Wet Nose Day’ is for you. Hosted by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, the free event will take place in Parramatta Park on Sunday 29 September from 10am to 3pm. Celebrating the ‘Puppy to Guide […]
A young boy’s touching tribute to his dying dog has inspired a new trend among dog owners, a bucket list for dogs, writes Laura Greaves. When Canadian schoolboy Cole Hein learnt his assistance dog Bingo didn’t have long to live, he wanted to repay his beloved companion for a lifetime of love and devotion. Cole, […]
Forget rolling over or bringing in the newspaper — dogs are capable of far more than we often give them credit for. Tim Falk meets some amazingly talented dogs and discovers their special skills. Migaloo On the surface, three-year-old Migaloo looks like your average Labrador-cross: she’s affectionate, full of beans and loves a game. But […]
Have you ever found a strange lump on your dog and automatically assumed the worst? As Tim Falk discovers, lumps and bumps on dogs can be for all sorts of reasons. When Tracey McGown discovered a lump on the side of her gorgeous Golden Retriever Ruby, she immediately dreaded what it might mean for her […]
Is vaccinating your dog important ? Laura Greaves investigates. There’s so much to think about when you bring home a new puppy: buying bedding and toys, a collar and lead, signing up for Puppy School and choosing the right food. But perhaps the most important thing we can do for our furry new arrivals is […]
If you’d like both yourself and your dog to be healthier and happier, all you have to do is start getting fit with your dog, writes Laura Greaves. More than 60 per cent of Australians are now classified as overweight or obese. It’s an alarming statistic, but what’s every bit as shocking is that almost […]
A dog breed is now under threat with Victoria’s controversial breed-specific legislation constantly in the headlines. Laura Greaves explains what it means for dog owners. Breanna Chapman’s dog, Lilla, is not just a companion — she’s her lifeline. Melbourne-based Chapman is seriously ill, and says her six-year-old American Staffy cross American Bulldog has saved her […]
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 […]
