Keep your four-legged friends warm, dry and cosy this winter with the range from WeatherBeeta. The WeatherBeeta Parka 1200 Denier coat features a waterproof and breathable super-strong triple-weave outer with durable nylon lining and a warm 220g of polyfill. It also includes easy-to-use touch-tape closures at the chest and belly to ensure a secure fit. […]
Kristie Bradfield looks back at the origin of pack theory and the role of the alpha dog. There was a time in recent history when becoming the alpha in your own familial pack was what a lot of dog owners aspired to. There were television shows about it, websites and YouTube channels devoted to it, […]
Wondering if pet insurance is a life saver or a bank account drainer? Mel Hearse investigates When pet insurance first came out (and I’m about to show my age here), it was a solid no from my husband and me — there was pretty much one option on the table and a list of exclusions […]
Keep your dog’s teeth and breath clean and fresh with the Oral Care Dental Sticks, available now from Joseph Lyddy. With a firm, chewy texture designed to massage your dog’s gums, these sticks aid in eliminating plaque build-up. For more information, visit josephlyddypetindulgence.com.au. DOGSLife has three Joseph Lyddy Oral Care Dental Stick packets to give away. […]
Down near the Pier On a sunny Semaphore Day Ed the kelpie Is enjoying the bay He loves to wander Ed used to be wild But it’s now a meander A walk that is mild Ed runs in the sea The shallows and weed Sniffing the sand An ingrained need His best friend is Jessie […]
For some dogs, diabetes is a part of everyday life that must be managed with care. Danielle Chenery explains why some dogs get diabetes, outlines the symptoms and describes how it is treated For Sarah’s 12-year-old Border Collie, Merlot, treatment for her diabetes has been a part of everyday life for the past two years. […]
Mel Hearse talks to Dr Kate Adams, veterinarian and part owner of Bondi Veterinary Hospital, about all things heartworm and how to prevent it Most dog owners have heard of heartworm. It’s one of the many routine treatments your vet will recommend and if you’ve had your pooch for more than a year and opted […]
Both annoying and painful, ear infections can cause our pets great distress, Carrol Baker writes If you’ve ever had an ear infection, you’d know how horrible and painful they can be. Our canine friends can suffer from ear infections, too, often more frequently than us humans do. Just like people, there are many reasons why […]
From a wrinkly beginning, a Shar Pei pup will grow into a fully fledged member of any household, securing a special place in the hearts of all members of the family. Hey, hey, Roley hang on! Yes that’s right this adorable pooch is well known for toilet tissue commercials, and even wrinkle creams. With such […]
Should you desex your dog? Laura Greaves examines the arguments for and against whether you should desex your pet. More than 90 per cent of Australia’s registered dogs are desexed, which shows that most owners who are responsible enough to register their four-legged friends are also responsible enough to have them desexed. But, that figure doesn’t […]
