Information, guidance and tips for helping your dog live their best life. From getting your first dog through to senior care it’s all here – nutrition, health, products, training & behaviour, home living. You’ll also find articles from Puppy Tales ‘Top Dog’ Kerry in Editor’s Choice and stories of some incredible hero & star dogs!
First Aid for Dogs – Heat Stroke
As I am sure everyone is aware, heatstoke can be fatal. The onset of heat related symptoms can be very quick and can escalate into an serious emergency in a only minutes. First aid for
Tick Paralysis – The Miniature Assassin for Dogs
Dr Abbie Tipler talks about deadly tick paralysis, how it may affect your dog, signs to watch for and most importantly, how to prevent your dog from being a fatal statistic. Ticks are blood-feeding external parasites.They’re
First Aid for Dogs – Dog Seizure
There can be many causes of seizures. Possibilities include a seizure disorder or epilepsy, toxicity, head injury, liver or kidney disease or strokes. Symptoms of a dog seizure include collapsing, jerking movements, stiffening, twitching and
Skin Savers – 5 natural ways to improve your Dog’s Pores and Fur
Food really is medicine. The first step towards great skin and fur is to offer a balanced diet that is species appropriate and as close to nature as possible. Processed, commercial foods that can sit
What to Look for in Your Veterinarian
Before becoming a vet I spent a lot of hours visiting and doing placements in different veterinary clinics. It was eye opening, to say the least. There were huge, purpose-built hospitals with all the bells
Cool Treats for your Dog on Hot Days
With summer well and truly upon us here in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s not only two-legged kids that enjoy icy treats. There are lots of fun ways to keep your pooch cool including swims and
Waves and Waggy Tails: 5 Steps to a Better Beach Visit with your Dog
It’s hot, too hot. The dog is panting, you’re wilting, and both of you are going stir-crazy indoors. The idea of a clear blue sea and a cool coastal breeze suddenly pops into your mind.
First Aid for Dogs – General tips
If you are a dog owner, this is an important article. It gives you an idea of how to perform basic first aid, what to do/not to do in an emergency situation and a few
Dogs may bleed for a number of reasons. These include a car accident or animal fight (and in this case your should also read first aid for dogs in the event of a car accident
First Aid for Dogs – Insect Sting
We all know that dogs love to sniff and to run about in the grass. And this can result in them disturbing insects that bite like bees, wasps and mosquitos. Dogs will commonly have a
First Aid for Dogs – Serious Injury or Car Accident
A car accident for a dog can result in very serious injuries and sometimes be fatal. Often there will be obvious signs of trauma but sometimes there will be internal injuries that may not be obvious,
Nutrition and care for the older dog
Everyone knows that our dietary requirements change as we age. And while there aren’t too many independent studies that suggest the same is true for dogs, we can assume that their nutritional requirements will alter
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