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!
Brachycephalic or short-nosed dogs: what you need to know!
What could be cuter than the deliciously squeezable face of a Pug? Or more fashionable than a French Bulldog? It’s impossible not to fall head over heals for these ‘squishy faced’ dog breeds. They also
5 steps to cleaning dog teeth naturally
Just as we worry about our pet’s general health and wellbeing, most of us also want to ensure we are taking the very best care of our dog’s teeth. And whilst Veterinary Dentists can help
Hip Dysplasia in dogs: an update
A couple of years ago, I wrote an article on here about hip dysplasia. But since it is such a hot topic in the Veterinary World right now I decided to write an update, with
Supercharge your Dog’s Health with these 10 Human Foods
People food bad for Pooches? No way! Contrary to what many people think when it comes to feeding your furkid there are 10 readily available, relatively cheap human foods that are especially good for their
Understanding Canine Food Allergies
Is your dog constantly licking, itching and scratching? Do they have frequent ear infections or poor skin and coat? It’s possible the food you are feeding them could be contributing to their distress. Food allergies
Help your dog live a long, happy & comfortable life
A member of your family is getting on in years, and it’s hard to know how to care for them. No, I’m not talking about Great Aunty Gladys, I’m talking about your furry canine friend.
Grain Drain: The truth about Rice, Corn, Oats and Wheat in your Dog’s Bowl
There has been much barking lately about the appropriateness of feeding grains to our four-legged friends. But pet parents are still confused. Do premium kibbles contain grains? What about canned foods? Are rice and pasta
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs
It’s not just footballers that rupture their Cranial Cruciate Ligament, and in fact it is the most common orthopaedic injury in our canine counterparts. It is therefore not surprising that it is the most researched
Vet check: Pancreatitis in Dogs
Dr Abbie Tipler is back this month to chat to us about Pancreatitis in dogs. It is a fairly common disease, especially in dogs who are overweight. Dr Abbie works at Mosman Vet in Sydney
Our dogs both go to groomers to get a full haircut and spa treatment but in between those visits we wash them at home. However, we still try and provide a bit of a ‘spa’
Toxic foods for dogs: grapes, raisins and sultanas
We had a small vet emergency last weekend. I am fairly diligent about watching my toddler when she has a pack of sultanas, as I know they are dangerous for the dogs. And so far
Nutrition for dogs: The paleo dog food diet
Lately we have started to think a lot about what we want to feed Cress and Eddie going forward from a health and ethical standpoint. Our dogs over the years have had a mix of
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