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!
Canine Heroes, Dogs in War, Dogs of Hope
This Saturday the 25th of April marks the 100th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or ANZAC, landing at Gallipoli. This landing was seen as the “birth of nationhood” – it was the
First Aid for Dogs ~ Basic Examination
I can’t emphasise enough how useful it can be to learn how to do a basic examination of your dog at home. If you know what is normal for your dog, then it can be
7 Things I Love About Being a Veterinarian
I think people who love animals are awesome. If you’re here reading this, and you have a dog (or a dog has you!) that you love so much it hurts, you’re amazing. And I want
First Aid for Dogs – Ingesting a toxic substance
Ingesting a toxic substance is one of the more frequent mishaps that can happen to a dog and require the application of first aid for dogs. Examples of things that can be toxic or cause
Burns occur when heat is applied faster than the tissue can absorb and spread it. A dog can receive burns from a number of sources. These include: The degree of burn that a dog receives
Desexing – The Procedure and Pre & Post Operative Care for your Dog
In this post from Dr Abbie, she looks at the desexing procedure itself and pre & post operative care for your dog. She also covers the likely recovery period for your dog. If you’re not sure
Desexing Your Dog – The Ins and Outs – Veterinary Advise to help you make the right decision
Decisions around whether you should be desexing your dog and which age to desex can be complex. There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and there are even different procedures that can
Puppy Socialisation ~ A Free Downloadable Checklist for You
Socialising your puppy is an important part of their training and development. Socialisation means learning to be part of society. When we talk about socialising puppies, we’re talking about helping them learn to be comfortable
Your Puppy’s First Health Check ~ What to Expect
When I arrive at work in the morning, nothing makes me happier than seeing ‘new puppy’ in the list of consultations for the day. These special visits really have to be one of my favourite
Suezanne’s experience with her reactive puppy Alfie led to her becoming a dog trainer and she now helps many dogs (and their people) to reach their potential. Today she shares Alfie’s story. In doing so,
Is a Puppy Right for You? Finding the Right Dog for You
Have you had a puppy crush? Perhaps you saw a cute pug with trusting ‘love me’ eyes and it was infatuation at first sight. But before your heart rules your head and you go out
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
Phodography™ You'll Adore
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