what is dog flu

Just like humans, when outside temperatures lower, and bacteria begins circulating throughout the air, dogs are susceptible to numerous types of illnesses. The most common one, which can be likened to the human version of the “common cold”, is referred to as Bordetella Bronchiseptica – or in simpler terms, the “kennel cough”. ...

recognising the signs of dog ageing

There is no greater feeling than adopting your first pet and coming home to find them waiting for you by the door full of energy, jumping on you and licking your feet, and trying to tackle you to the ground. It is difficult to imagine a time where your energetic little puppy becomes old and fragile. Admittedly, many pet owners are in denial that one day their puppy will...

how to encourage an active lifestyle for your dog

Exercising every day has been proven to be incredibly beneficial in many different ways. Not only does it help you maintain a healthy body weight, it strengthens your bones and muscles, improves your mood, improves your balance and coordination, and is also known to prevent or manage various conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and type two diabetes. ...

how anxiety aids can help your dog

Does your dog whimper and bark when you leave the house? Do they become fearful when new people arrive at your door? Is there a certain sound or action that makes them panic? These are all signs that your dog may suffer from anxiety. The answer to why dogs suffer from anxiety isn’t as straight forward as you might think. For some dogs it may be a trigger or a stimulu...

understanding your dog

It would be great to have a high tech, telepathic translator that lets us talk mind to mind with our beloved canines. Unfortunately, until scientists figure out the details, we’ll have to rely on more down to earth methods of communication. No bones about it, dogs do have their own language! With a perceptive eye, you’ll be able to understand your dog and notice tho...

a guide to travelling with your dog

If you consider pets to be members of the family, why should your dog be left at home during the family vacation, right? In some cases, your dog may actually be relieved to be left out of the festivities....

foods that are toxic for dogs

Grapes? Treats for dogs? Definitely not. There are many things that we want to share with our pets, visits to the beach, going for walks, our comfy beds, meals and treats. Unfortunately those last two can b...

the best dog shampoos for sensitive skin

When you think of sensitive skin, what comes to mind? If you envisage red, dry, flaky or weeping rashes, you’re right - these are all signs of malnourished skin or bad dermatological health. While thi...

shorter days not shorter walkies

It’s that time of year now when the colder weather is starting to settle in. Days are shorter and nights are darker. You’ve probably already noticed you’re getting home as dusk has already fallen. Sure,...

dog food games to entertain your dog

We all know that dogs absolutely love food. It’s no secret that the way to their heart is through their mouth. This is why playing food games with your dog will give them the best of both worlds – games AND food! So forget what your mother taught you about not playing with your food – it’s time to show your dog how they can play food games! Food ...

5 ways to stop dog urine killing grass

Have you ever noticed that one patch of grass in your garden that’s inexplicably dry or burned? Ever wondered how it got there? Here’s a hint. Watch where your dog goes to the toilet. Is it in the spot with the dried up grass? Bingo! Guilty as charged. Dog urine is like the arch nemesis to your humble backyard grass. The levels of Nitrate in y...

the 8 best stimulating interactive dog toys

There’s a look that your dog gives you in the morning. It’s the look they give you when you’re getting out of bed, when you’re eating your breakfast and when you open the door to leave. The look can be described as a mix between ‘sad puppy dog’ and ‘I’m probably going to tear apart your brand new cushions today’. You know the look. ...

how to get your dog involved at your wedding

You’ve probably been thinking about how to make your special day, really, really special for a while. You’ve been to your friends’ weddings, cousins’ weddings, colleagues’ weddings and every time you walk away knowing exactly what you would or wouldn’t do when it’s your turn to get hitched. Well we’re here to tell you the answer to making your wed...

indestructible dog toys for aggressive chewers

Is your dog an aggressive chewer? It’s easy to figure out. Walk to your wardrobe. Pull out your trackies. Is that a hole in the leg? It sure looks like a hole. How did that get there? I think I know how…Look at your dog. Are they rolling over for forgiveness or hiding under the bed? Yep! That’s the work of one aggressive chewer. It doe...

can you use human shampoo on dogs

Let’s set the scene: It’s B-A-T-H time and you’ve finally managed to get your dog in the water. Congratulations, the hard part is over! Now it’s down to business. First question: Can you use human shampoo on dogs? ...

australias best off-leash dog parks

Whether they are large or small, dogs need regular exercise – just like humans do – and when the backyard seems too boring, making the most of Australia’s great range of dog-friendly parks is a fantast...

dog friendly cafes in australias capital cities

According to The Age, the popularity of the Dog Café has experienced a significant boom over the past couple of years with loads of dog friendly cafés opening nationwide. Gone are the days when you’d need to leave your dog at home ...

a dogs new year's resolution

3, 2, 1…. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Its midnight and the dawn of a brand new year – a chance to start afresh, a time to make resolutions. While we humans might resolve to lose weight, eat healthy, start a new hobby or maybe spend more time with the family, what New Year resolution would your dog pick? The start of a new year is always a great excuse to change o...

the aussie guide to celebrating halloween with your dog

Halloween may not be as popular in Australia as it is overseas, but you have to admit we Aussies love any excuse for a party! Halloween (or should we say HOWL-oween?) is growing rapidly in popularity and plenty of locals are getting their dogs involved too. If you’re thinking about getting into the spooktacular celebrations but you’re not sure where to start, we’v...

how to teach a dog to fetch

Have you ever wondered exactly why your dog gets a kick out of playing fetch? It doesn’t seem like anything special to us humans – tossing a piece of twig or an old tennis ball into the air doesn’t really top watching a movie or reading a good book for us. For dogs however, little games like fetch go a long way to entertain and engage them in active play. ...

how to keep your dog entertained

Unlike cats, dogs always need stimulation. While cats can happily go about their daily lives without significant human interaction, dogs thrive on companionship and following their master.So when you leave your dog at home during the day, do they have the right toys and enough food to keep them occupied? Dogs are naturally scavengers, so when they become househo...

how do dogs get fleas

As a dog owner, you may feel like you are fighting a losing battle in the prevention against fleas. No matter how hard you try - they always find a way of getting onto your pooch, and into your home! As a dog owner you may have wondered to yourself, how do dogs get fleas? Does my dog have fleas? - Signs to look out for You see them in yo...

how to stop dogs licking

This tongue was made for licking and that’s just what it’ll do! Some dogs seem to live by this mantra and will lick anything and everything. Others are only occasional lickers and some just seem to get stuck in the act when they have an irritation on their body. No matter what, licking isn’t just annoying it can actually cause lasting damage. The...

how to stop dogs farting

If you’ve opened up Google and typed in the search box "How to stop dogs farting?" you must be pretty desperate by now. Well, we have some good news and some bad news… We hate to break it to you but you will never be able to completely stop a dog from farting. After all, it’s just natural! The good news is that if your dog’s gas is noxious enou...

how long do dogs sleep for

If you were asked “how long do dogs sleep for?” you’d probably laugh and reply “a lot!”. Although the term cat nap is more commonly used – dogs really do spend a lot of time sleeping. They fall asleep in a similar way to humans although there are a few differences that make a dog’s sleeping pattern unique. ...

what size dog bed - a step by step guide

There’s not a bonafide mathematical formula for picking what size dog bed is right for your pooch. Despite this, we’ve put together a guide for finding the most suitable bed for your unique dog. ...

does my dog love me

Have you ever asked yourself the question ‘Does my dog love me?’ If you are a dog owner then it’s likely that one time or another you have. We share such a strong bond with our dogs and most people wouldn’t even hesitate to call it love! There are many signs that dogs display that suggest they love us back and don’t just want us for the free food. Gregory Burn...

choosing the best brush for your dog

With so many different types of grooming tools, choosing the right brush for your dog can be hard. It can be confusing knowing exactly what brush or comb you need because each dog’s hair varies dramatically in texture and length. When searching for the best dog brush, consider your dog’s coat and what you want to achieve from the grooming session. Some owners...

the complete guide on how to toilet train your puppy

When you welcome a little bundle of love into your home, toilet training won’t always be the first thing on your mind. It’s a whirlwind of excitement and in the first few days everything at your house will change. The sound of tiny paws pattering across the ground, the sweet smell of puppy breath and fuzzy puppy tummies make even the toughest of men melt. O...

how to have a safe and merry christmas with pets

There's the good food and the festive parties… There are friends coming and going and excited children who eagerly await their Christmas gifts. With all this delight it has to be asked – where do pets fit in? Well, the short answer is: Right in the middle! As part of your family; your cat, dog, rabbit or fish should be firmly in your mind this Ch...

how to get dog hair off clothes

Dogs have hair… It’s one of the reasons we love them. What most people don’t love is balls of puppy fluff stuck to their work suit before a meeting or their skirt before a dinner date. Knowing how to get dog hair off clothes will make living with your dog much more pleasant, because the hair will be where it belongs (on the dog) and not on you! Why do dogs...

how to treat diarrhoea in dogs

A lot of people get really worried if their dog has diarrhoea. I can understand that with white carpets and white linoleum, but diarrhoea really isn't a big problem, unless it goes for more than a day. So what can you do at ...

how to tell if your dog has worms

It's Dr Rod from the Village Vet, and I've got my little dog here again, this is little Missy. A lot of people wonder how to tell if a dog's got worms. Now two things I need to say about Missy, she's a mature dog, and I worm her eve...

how to give a dog a tablet

Hi I'm Dr Rod from the Village Vet In Toorak. I'm here today just to show you some simple ways of how to give tablets to dogs and cats, dogs are the easy one's. This is my little dog Missy, she's a very happy little person and I got a ...

how to stop my dog eating my jimmy choos

You’ve lusted after them for months… You’ve imagined all the outfits you could wear them with… And finally your new Jimmy Choo high heels adorn your feet! The leather smells divine and they are now definitely your favourite pair of footwear. One morning you awake to hear teeth grinding away. It’s probably just your pup chewing on his Nylabone…. You l...

10 tips for leaving your dog with a pet sitter

Leaving your dog with another person can be a very stressful event, some may liken it to leaving your child with a stranger! So, when you’re heading away on holiday and none of your family can help – what do you do? The answer is you find a pet sitter. But how? PetHomeStay is an online resource that has been specifically developed to help people find...

dog clothes - try this guide for size

Winter is coming and you know what that means? Cold weather! Whilst some dogs don't seem fazed by a drop in the temperature, others will dash under the blankets and do anything they can to avoid going outside. Selecting the right dog coat depends on a few factor...

dog grooming diy or professional

Whatever the breed of your dog, at one point or another he will have to be groomed. You have two choices – groom him yourself or take him to a professional. Grooming your own dog at home can seem like a daunting task but getting your dog to trust a professional groomer can be equally as hard. Read on to learn the advantages and drawbacks of each method....

the unconventional guide to camping with dogs

A change of scenery and a breath of fresh air are good for both you and your dog and this guide to camping with dogs will tell you how you can get the most out of your trip. Even if you’re not a seasoned camper, it’s easy and rewarding to take your dog on a camping trip. Why go camping with dogs? There are so many reasons why it’s a great idea to ...

travelling in cars with dogs

40%, this is the percentage of dog owners who admitted that they don’t restrain their dog whilst travelling in cars with dogs. The same survey of 450 NSW dog owners also found that 70% just placed their dogs in either the front or back seat. It...

advice on crate training your dog

Everyone who owns a dog can tell you that they are loyal, fun to be around and sweet. However, now and again every dog owner faces a dog who just won’t listen. Some encounter this more than often others.A well-trained dog is something a lot of dog owners only dream about, but don’t stress – you may have just discovered the perfect way to tame your ramb...

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