Pet Advice
Spring Allergies for Our Furry Friends
Introduction: Spring is the season of new beginnings and fresh starts. The cold, dreary winter weather gives way to warmer temperatures, budding flowers, and greenery. While the change of seasons brings joy to most of us, it can be a challenging time for our furry...
Summer Pet Care
Introduction: Summer is the time when people get out to enjoy the sun and outdoor activities. But it's also the time when pets face various risks that can compromise their wellbeing. As a responsible pet owner, it's important to know how to protect your furry friend...
Hypoallergenic Dog Shampoo
Introduction As a pet owner, you want what's best for your furry friend and their health. An important aspect of pet care is grooming. Bathing and grooming your pet every one to four weeks not only keeps your dog clean and healthy, but it also strengthens the bond...
Understanding Heartworm in Australia
Introduction Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasitic roundworm that is transmitted from animal to animal through mosquitoes. As its name implies, heartworms target the heart and lungs of their hosts, and can cause an array of health problems if left untreated....
Pros and Cons for Desexing Your Pet
Introduction The short answer to the question of desexing your pet is that companion animals not intended for breeding should be desexed. Depending on the breed of animal, we recommend this occurs between 6 and 12 months of age. This advice is based on the goals of...
The power of probiotics for pets
Science supporting the use of probiotics in humans has been established over the past 100 years and is now well accepted. Peer-reviewed science supporting the use of probiotics for pets has been available for more than 30 years, but this knowledge has been slow to...
Some tips for boarding pets
No owner enjoys leaving their beloved pet behind, but unfortunately this is sometimes necessary. Consider the following tips for boarding pets to help make it a smooth process. Things to do Vaccinate your mate – Most kennels require pets to be up-to-date on all...
Problem behaviour and behavioural problems – Help your pet become the best possible companion
You can get the most joy from your pet if you understand the signals they send through their behaviour. Your pet will also be more relaxed and self-confident if it's behaviour is understood and there are appropriate responses. Pet behaviour is determined by genetics,...
Holiday Health For Your Pet
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) advises pet owners to be careful about the kind of food their pets consume, particularly during holiday periods such as Easter and Christmas. Pets are an important part of the family but sharing human food to your pet as a...