In Australia you can find the 10 most venomous snakes in the world, though its comforting to know approximately 80% of pets survive a snakebite if treated quickly. Humans are the most vulnerable and worryingly about 3000 snakebites occur each year in Australia alone. Did you know that since our dogs spend a lot … Continue reading Treating a Dog Bitten by a Snake
Studies show that dogs cannot exist in our society without human companions. If they are found without owners sadly they will often end up in the pound. They will stay there for up to 6 weeks and if a new home cannot be found, these dogs may be euthanised. Each year, Dogs Trust conduct a … Continue reading Stray & Abandoned Dogs
Many dog owners often cannot decide whether they should leave their dog in their home whilst they go out to work or pop him in the back yard. We know the frustration when you come home and everything is a mess; damaged windows & doors, torn curtains to name just a few. We can underestimate … Continue reading Whilst I’m at Work
Travel Daily is a leading travel Industry news publication 28 March 2013 A special website has launched which allows travellers to ensure that their furry friends are looked after while they are away on a holiday. ‘Find A Dog Minder’ connects dog owners with people who can mind their pets, with Australia-wide coverage via … Continue reading Travel Daily – “Dog Minder Service”
7 October 2012 Goodbye, Superwoman, you unrealistic ideal for working mothers. No longer do we have to pretend to the world we’re you – while imploding inside with the impossibility of doing it all. We know from bitter experience we can’t forge a career, raise a family and run a household all by ourselves … Continue reading Sydney Morning Herald – “Mother’s Little Helpers”
There are various reasons why dogs get sick, but all to often its because of what they have put in their mouth. In most cases it is nothing serious, but occasionally there can be a sign of a more serious problem. Some common sign will be licking their lips, heavy drooling and you will notice … Continue reading Does Your Dog Seem Unwell?
Dog adoption is slowly becoming more and more common in Australia and this is certainly a positive for our treasured canines. There are literally thousands of pets in shelters and rescue centres waiting to be homed. If you are considering a new dog for your family, consider adopting a dog and don’t hesitate to reach … Continue reading Adopting A Dog
At times we often think that travelling with our dog is going to be a difficult and laborious task but it certainly doesn’t have to be. Plenty of people will tell you that its not a good idea however here are some tips that you should keep in mind whilst travelling with your dog. 1. … Continue reading Canine Travel Companions
As human beings we want our pooch to be as healthy as we are and we know the importance of having them eat foods that are low in fat and rich in carbohydrates and protein. Despite this, it’s easy to just give your dog scraps and leftovers from our meals but this is certainly not … Continue reading Home Made Dog Food
The happiness of having a dog is made that little harder by one single thing – our beloved pets don’t live as long as we do. Almost 40% of small breed dogs live longer than 10 years whilst only 13% of giant breed dogs live into the double digits. The average 25kg dog will live … Continue reading A Dog’s Life
