Dogs are curious by nature and can often get their noses into some odd places! Resisting a good sniff in the garden is a tough one to just mosey on by, but in some cases your dog may find themselves yelping with a very painful bee sting. What should I do if I suspect my...
Spring is right around the corner, and many of us have spent our time in lockdown tending to our gardens and house plants – which should be absolutely thriving with the warm weather finally creeping in! While they’re exercising their green thumb, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of any flower breeds that...
Dogs make for great travel buddies, but before you grab the keys and pack the car, there are a few things you can do to make sure your dog’s car ride is safe and comfortable. Firstly, it’s useful to know where travel anxiety in most dogs stems from. Generally, it’s the unfamiliarity of it all!...
Back in March, we were part of a very special day that, much to everyone’s surprise, nearly had fatal consequences. Catherine & Daniel were celebrating their Wedding at Bendooley Estate in Berrima on Thursday, March 25th. After two postponements due to Covid, these two would finally be sharing their day alongside their family and...
The cold weather is really starting to settle in now, so we certainly don’t blame you if it feels like the days are getting colder, darker and shorter, and it’s making it that tiny bit harder to keep your dog healthy and active. But regardless of the weather, at least you know you can keep...
Socialisation is the special learning process that allows dogs to learn to live in society. Thorough socialisation, dogs learn to accept the close proximity of people as well as other dogs and animals. Unfortunately, most people are still unaware of normal canine behaviour and development, let alone the importance of socialisation. Social time with other...
Not all dogs can handle the extreme cold that some parts of the country see, particularly in the more Southern regions such as Victoria and Tasmania. So it’s important that as Winter approaches, we’re watching our dogs closely during the cold, especially if we’re hit with a particularly cold snap that could drastically affect their...
As if there weren’t enough reasons to be cautious when moving around outdoors in the last 12 months, we’ve now been made aware of another life-threatening disease that’s frantically making it’s way across the country and causing distress to dog owners nationwide. Canine Ehrlichiosis This isn’t your regular old kennel cough outbreak that can be...
Our doggies love beautiful weather, just like us! There’s not a whole heap better than a good walk on a beautiful day with a happy doggy. But changing seasons can be tricky for pets, so it’s important to be aware that they can struggle just as much as we might with the health affects of...
Summer 2020 is less than 2 weeks away! So it’s super important we’re looking out for our pets in the harsh Aussie sun – particularly if you’ve got a white or short-haired pet. Animals can be vulnerable to UV damage just like us. As with humans, the UV risk to your pet varies based on...
