The Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2018 celebrates and recognises achievements in companion animal rescue nationwide. The program was founded by pet rescue advocate Cathy Beer of Pets4Life, an independent education resource for cat and dog guardians and those thinking of getting a pet.

Dr Jo Righetti and Chilli. Photo: supplied

The Rescue Awards also raises awareness about the benefits of pet adoption. Aussie pet guardians are encouraged to submit their adoption story to the Advocate® People’s Rescue Story award category by 31st August 2018.

More about the awards at www.rescueawards.com.au

But what about people who adopted a pet, but it’s not working out as they expected?

Awards Ambassador and renown animal behaviourist Dr. Joanne Righetti has some tips to help!

Listen now to Dr Jo Righetti’s interview with Richelle Hunt and take a few callers who share their heartwarming stories of pet adoption.

Cathy Beer chats with James Valentine ABC 702 about the Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018.

The Companion Animal Rescue Awards is an Australian first.  It is a major initiative of Pets4Life.  The mission of the awards is to celebrate and recognise achievements in companion animal rescue Australia wide.

Australia has over 900 rescue and animal shelters supported by thousands of volunteers (source: PetRescue)

This year, Jetpets is the Platinum Rescue Hero and naming Partner.  Hence the awards are known as the Jetpets Rescue Awards 2018.

Awards categories

There are seven award categories, with one winner for each category. Award categories 1 – 6 are for rehoming organisations. Award category 7 is for Aussie pet guardians who have adopted or fostered a pet.  More information at www.rescueawards.com.au.

1. Outstanding Rescue Group
2. Outstanding Animal Shelter
3. Outstanding Council Animal Shelter
4. Innovation in Rescue
5. Community Education and Outreach Program
6. Volunteer of the Year
7. Advocate® People’s Rescue Story

In this radio interview below, Cathy Beer chats with James Valentine ABC 702 about the awards, shares a few heartwarming pet adoption stories and take a few callers.

SHARE YOUR PET ADOPTION/FOSTER STORY!

Enter the Advocate® People’s Rescue Story by sharing your pet adoption/foster story and you could WIN pawsome prizes for your pet and your favourite rehoming organisation.  Entries close 31st August 2018.  ENTER NOW

Dr Georgina Child explains seizures in dogs podcast. Photo: Connor Baker/Unsplash

Dr Georgina Child has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  Georgina is a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.  In this podcast, Georgina explains seizures in dogs. In fact, she has first-hand experience with her own epileptic Border Collie, Tilly.

Seizures in dogs podcast covers:

• About neurological disease in pets
• The signs to look out for
• How to treat a dog with epilepsy

More about Dr Georgina Child

Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home.

Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University.

Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems.

She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney.

For information about back pain in pets, listen to another podcast with Dr Georgina Child.

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Dr Georgina Child explains seizures in dogs podcast. Photo: Connor Baker/Unsplash

Dr Georgina Child has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  Georgina is a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.  In this podcast, Georgina explains seizures in dogs. In fact, she has first-hand experience with her own epileptic Border Collie, Tilly.

Seizures in dogs podcast covers:

• About neurological disease in pets
• The signs to look out for
• How to treat a dog with epilepsy

More about Dr Georgina Child

Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home.

Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University.

Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems.

She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney.

For information about back pain in pets, listen to another podcast with Dr Georgina Child.

Listen]]> clean No no no 13:38 Cathy Beer https://pets4life.com.au/podcast/veterinary-neurologist-dr-georgina-child-explains-back-pain-in-pets/ Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:25:20 +0000 Cathy Beer http://pets4life.com.au/?post_type=podcast&p=9655 Veterinary neurology

Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home.

Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets in this short podcast.  Georgina has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  She’s a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.

In this podcast, Georgina says back pain in pets is a serious medical issue. It’s often thought that disc problems are a little dog problem but Georgina says it’s an all dog problem.  Weight management is very important to help prevent and manage back pain in pets.

Georgina simply explains back pain in pets including:

• Two types of disc problems
  • the sudden catastrophic rupture that causes acute paralysis
  • Degeneration of the disc, which is slow and progressive over time
• The dog and cat breeds more likely to have a sudden disc rupture
• What you can do to help prevent back problems including weight management
• How to treat back pain
• The signs to look out for

 More about Dr Georgina Child

Dr Georgina Child. Photo: SASH website.

Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University.

Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems.

She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney.

Georgina has two dogs, an epileptic Border Collie and fearless Cavalier who keep her accountable.

For information about seizures in dogs, listen to our podcast with Dr Georgina Child.

Listen now to Dr Georgina Child explain about back pain in pets

 

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Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home.

Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets in this short podcast.  Georgina has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  She’s a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.

In this podcast, Georgina says back pain in pets is a serious medical issue. It’s often thought that disc problems are a little dog problem but Georgina says it’s an all dog problem.  Weight management is very important to help prevent and manage back pain in pets.

Georgina simply explains back pain in pets including:

• Two types of disc problems
  • the sudden catastrophic rupture that causes acute paralysis
  • Degeneration of the disc, which is slow and progressive over time
• The dog and cat breeds more likely to have a sudden disc rupture
• What you can do to help prevent back problems including weight management
• How to treat back pain
• The signs to look out for

 More about Dr Georgina Child

Dr Georgina Child. Photo: SASH website.

Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University.

Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems.

She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney.

Georgina has two dogs, an epileptic Border Collie and fearless Cavalier who keep her accountable.

For information about seizures in dogs, listen to our podcast with Dr Georgina Child.

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Dr Georgina Child with her 2 dogs at home.

Dr Georgina Child explains back pain in pets in this short podcast.  Georgina has over 30 years of experience in the field of veterinary neurology.  She’s a specialist Veterinary Neurologist at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (known as SASHVets) in Sydney.  In fact, Georgina is one of only a few registered Specialist Veterinary Neurologists in Australia.

In this podcast, Georgina says back pain in pets is a serious medical issue. It’s often thought that disc problems are a little dog problem but Georgina says it’s an all dog problem.  Weight management is very important to help prevent and manage back pain in pets.

Georgina simply explains back pain in pets including:

• Two types of disc problems
  • the sudden catastrophic rupture that causes acute paralysis
  • Degeneration of the disc, which is slow and progressive over time
• The dog and cat breeds more likely to have a sudden disc rupture
• What you can do to help prevent back problems including weight management
• How to treat back pain
• The signs to look out for

 More about Dr Georgina Child

Dr Georgina Child. Photo: SASH website.

Dr Georgina Child graduated from the University of Sydney in 1980. She completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in 1985 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) in 1987, then from 1986 to 1995 she was a research associate at Colorado State University.

Georgina is one of the only registered specialist neurologists in Australia and has 30 years of experience. Georgina is not only extremely talented but is compassionate and understanding and is well known throughout Australia for her excellent management of patients with difficult neurologic problems.

She is also involved in Continuing Education programs for Veterinarians and in teaching veterinary students at the University of Sydney.

Georgina has two dogs, an epileptic Border Collie and fearless Cavalier who keep her accountable.

For information about seizures in dogs, listen to our podcast with Dr Georgina Child.

Listen now to D]]> clean No no no 9:33 Cathy Beer https://pets4life.com.au/podcast/tips-for-choosing-a-boarding-kennel-for-your-dog/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:28:43 +0000 Cathy Beer http://pets4life.com.au/?post_type=podcast&p=9579 Veterinary neurology

Tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast. Photo: Isaac Moore/Unsplash

You’re excited, it’s only weeks away until your family is going on holiday!  If you can’t take Fido with you this time, the options are finding a good pet sitter or a dog boarding kennel.  Not all dog boarding kennels are equal. So, how do you know what’s a good one?  Fortunately, Louise Newman, the founder of Let’s Go Fido, a dog training business in Sydney knows all about dogs and boarding kennels.  Louise shares her top tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog.

Listen now to the Pets4Life podcast or download the transcription for great advice about choosing a boarding kennel for your dog. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your pooch will be happy and well looked-after in a good kennel while your family is soaking up the sea and sun.

Louise’s key points from tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast

• Puppies under six months old and dogs over 10 years old may be better suited to having a dog sitter.
• Visit the facility in person or ask the manager of the boarding kennel to give you a tour using Facetime
• 

  Louise Newman with Hobbs, Rosie and Harry

  Listen for the noise level! There will be some barking but a high level of constant barking is not a good sign

• Steer clear of boarding kennels that ‘double stack’, that is; double up with two unfamiliar dogs in one kennel in the busy periods.
• I recommend not to take up the option of training at the boarding kennel particularly if the trainers are not qualified in positive reinforcement methods
• In summer, look for a dog board kennel that has a water park/features
• The kennel runs should not be facing each other, they should face out towards a yard.
• Good kennels will have a low handler to dog ratio such as one person to four dogs
• Ask about enrichment (toys for mental stimulation) for your kennel when they are on their own in their kennel.

More about Louise Newman

Louise is the Founder of Let’s Go Fido, a dog training business in Sydney. Louise is a qualified professional trainer with a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services as a Delta-accredited instructor and a Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor and Assessor.  Louise has many years of experience in training pet dogs large and small.

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Tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast. Photo: Isaac Moore/Unsplash

You’re excited, it’s only weeks away until your family is going on holiday!  If you can’t take Fido with you this time, the options are finding a good pet sitter or a dog boarding kennel.  Not all dog boarding kennels are equal. So, how do you know what’s a good one?  Fortunately, Louise Newman, the founder of Let’s Go Fido, a dog training business in Sydney knows all about dogs and boarding kennels.  Louise shares her top tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog.

Listen now to the Pets4Life podcast or download the transcription for great advice about choosing a boarding kennel for your dog. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your pooch will be happy and well looked-after in a good kennel while your family is soaking up the sea and sun.

Louise’s key points from tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast

• Puppies under six months old and dogs over 10 years old may be better suited to having a dog sitter.
• Visit the facility in person or ask the manager of the boarding kennel to give you a tour using Facetime
• 

  Louise Newman with Hobbs, Rosie and Harry

  Listen for the noise level! There will be some barking but a high level of constant barking is not a good sign

• Steer clear of boarding kennels that ‘double stack’, that is; double up with two unfamiliar dogs in one kennel in the busy periods.
• I recommend not to take up the option of training at the boarding kennel particularly if the trainers are not qualified in positive reinforcement methods
• In summer, look for a dog board kennel that has a water park/features
• The kennel runs should not be facing each other, they should face out ]]>

  Tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast. Photo: Isaac Moore/Unsplash

  You’re excited, it’s only weeks away until your family is going on holiday!  If you can’t take Fido with you this time, the options are finding a good pet sitter or a dog boarding kennel.  Not all dog boarding kennels are equal. So, how do you know what’s a good one?  Fortunately, Louise Newman, the founder of Let’s Go Fido, a dog training business in Sydney knows all about dogs and boarding kennels.  Louise shares her top tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog.

  Listen now to the Pets4Life podcast or download the transcription for great advice about choosing a boarding kennel for your dog. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your pooch will be happy and well looked-after in a good kennel while your family is soaking up the sea and sun.

  Louise’s key points from tips for choosing a boarding kennel for your dog podcast

  • Puppies under six months old and dogs over 10 years old may be better suited to having a dog sitter.
  • Visit the facility in person or ask the manager of the boarding kennel to give you a tour using Facetime
  • 

    Louise Newman with Hobbs, Rosie and Harry

    Listen for the noise level! There will be some barking but a high level of constant barking is not a good sign

  • Steer clear of boarding kennels that ‘double stack’, that is; double up with two unfamiliar dogs in one kennel in the busy periods.
  • I recommend not to take up the option of training at the boarding kennel particularly if the trainers are not qualified in positive reinforcement methods
  • In summer, look for a dog board kennel that has a water park/features
  • The kennel runs should not be facing each other, they should face out ]]> clean No no no 11:41 Cathy Beer https://pets4life.com.au/podcast/dog-grooming-tips-from-master-groomer-melanie-newman/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:27:02 +0000 Cathy Beer http://pets4life.com.au/?post_type=podcast&p=9627 dog grooming

    Melanie Newman’s dog ‘Dash’.

    For those who want to groom their dog from home but don’t know where to start, we have top dog grooming tips from Master Groomer Melanie Newman.

    In our podcast interview, Melanie explains why regular dog grooming is not only good for your pet’s health and comfort, it also helps increase the bond between you and your pooch.

    According to Melanie, regular dog grooming should happen every four to eight weeks depending on the breed and length of coat.

     Essentials for home dog grooming

    • A quality shampoo and conditioner
    • Quality conditioning spray
    • Standard hair dryer but be careful with your heat setting
    • Absorbent dog towel
    • Laundry sink or bathtub
    • Brushes including a slicker brush and comb to remove matts, tangles and dead hair and a furminator brush or Coat King, both are suitable for stripping undercoat and dead hair

    About Melanie Newman

    

    Melanie Newman and her doggie.

    Creating a rewarding career from a passion is the ultimate dream and one that Melanie Newman has been able to pursue for over fifteen years. Starting out as a dog bather at a friend’s salon in the late 1990’s, Melanie relished the time she spent with the animals and decided to turn her passion into a lifestyle.

    Melanie’s work has taken her to grooming competitions across Australia and New Zealand, Holland, Germany, Spain, Italy and various parts of America, and she was crowned the Australian Royal Supreme Grooming Champion in 2013. Among her other accolades, Melanie has won best in shows with Miniature Poodles, Standard Poodles, Bichons and Welsh Terriers.

    We are proud to use a range of natural and human-grade ingredients, such as Aloe Vera and pure essential oils, which moisturise and soothe your pet’s skin with its more than 20 beneficial compounds. Melanie Newman

    Listen now to the dog grooming tips podcast

     

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    Melanie Newman’s dog ‘Dash’.

    For those who want to groom their dog from home but don’t know where to start, we have top dog grooming tips from Master Groomer Melanie Newman.

    In our podcast interview, Melanie explains why regular dog grooming is not only good for your pet’s health and comfort, it also helps increase the bond between you and your pooch.

    According to Melanie, regular dog grooming should happen every four to eight weeks depending on the breed and length of coat.

     Essentials for home dog grooming

    • A quality shampoo and conditioner
    • Quality conditioning spray
    • Standard hair dryer but be careful with your heat setting
    • Absorbent dog towel
    • Laundry sink or bathtub
    • Brushes including a slicker brush and comb to remove matts, tangles and dead hair and a furminator brush or Coat King, both are suitable for stripping undercoat and dead hair

    About Melanie Newman

    

    Melanie Newman and her doggie.

    Creating a rewarding career from a passion is the ultimate dream and one that Melanie Newman has been able to pursue for over fifteen years. Starting out as a dog bather at a friend’s salon in the late 1990’s, Melanie relished the time she spent with the animals and decided to turn her passion into a lifestyle.

    Melanie’s work has taken her to grooming competitions across Australia and New Zealand, Holland, Germany, Spain, Italy and various parts of America, and she was crowned the Australian Royal Supreme Grooming Champion in 2013. Among her other accolades, Melanie has won best in shows with Miniature Poodles, Standard Poodles, Bichons and Welsh Terriers.

    We are proud to use a range of natural and human-grade ingredients, such as Aloe Vera and pure essential oils, which moisturise and soothe your pet’s skin with its more than 20 beneficial compounds. Melanie Newman

    Listen now to the ]]>

    Melanie Newman’s dog ‘Dash’.

    For those who want to groom their dog from home but don’t know where to start, we have top dog grooming tips from Master Groomer Melanie Newman.

    In our podcast interview, Melanie explains why regular dog grooming is not only good for your pet’s health and comfort, it also helps increase the bond between you and your pooch.

    According to Melanie, regular dog grooming should happen every four to eight weeks depending on the breed and length of coat.

     Essentials for home dog grooming

    • A quality shampoo and conditioner
    • Quality conditioning spray
    • Standard hair dryer but be careful with your heat setting
    • Absorbent dog towel
    • Laundry sink or bathtub
    • Brushes including a slicker brush and comb to remove matts, tangles and dead hair and a furminator brush or Coat King, both are suitable for stripping undercoat and dead hair

    About Melanie Newman

    

    Melanie Newman and her doggie.

    Creating a rewarding career from a passion is the ultimate dream and one that Melanie Newman has been able to pursue for over fifteen years. Starting out as a dog bather at a friend’s salon in the late 1990’s, Melanie relished the time she spent with the animals and decided to turn her passion into a lifestyle.

    Melanie’s work has taken her to grooming competitions across Australia and New Zealand, Holland, Germany, Spain, Italy and various parts of America, and she was crowned the Australian Royal Supreme Grooming Champion in 2013. Among her other accolades, Melanie has won best in shows with Miniature Poodles, Standard Poodles, Bichons and Welsh Terriers.

    We are proud to use a range of natural and human-grade ingredients, such as Aloe Vera and pure essential oils, which moisturise and soothe your pet’s skin with its more than 20 beneficial compounds. Melanie Newman

    Listen now to the ]]> clean No no no 11:35 Cathy Beer https://pets4life.com.au/podcast/k9-scent-scrambler-for-dogs/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:36:46 +0000 Cathy Beer http://pets4life.com.au/?post_type=podcast&p=9623 dog grooming

    Luka demonstrates The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs. Photo by Pinnicle Photography

    In this podcast, celebrity animal trainer Peta Clarke introduces a fun, new sport called The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs.

    It’s a whole new ball game!  The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs involves diving through or into balls of various heights to locate and retrieve a specific item, sending balls flying!

    The K9 Scent Scrambler is offered by Scents-Ability and is the brainchild of Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) Marion Brand, renown animal trainer Peta Clarke and professional detector dog trainer Trinny Teigan – all instructors of K9 Nose Work®, a fun search and alerting sport for all dogs and owners.

    Having 20 plus years’ experience training animals for TV, movie and stage, including Babe: Pig in the City, Legally Blonde the Musical and Wolverine, Peta Clarke loves what this new sport can do for dogs! ‘Scrambling’ is designed to have similar therapeutic values to K9 Nose Work®, with the added value of helping with sensory integration, touch therapy and motor skills, she explained.

    More about K9 Scent Scrambler Classes and Competitions

    At competition level, the K9 Scent Scrambler will be a timed event, with dogs having a certain amount of time to locate and retrieve a specific item.  Whilst at the beginner levels the dogs will hunt for their favourite toy in the Scrambler, in higher levels dogs will be required to hunt for a conditioned odour contained within one ball. Dogs will have the opportunity to dive through balls at various heights dictated by their height at the withers. Once a dog has passed all levels in their height class, they will be eligible to enter the Master Scrambler, which will see even the greatest of Great Danes submerged!

    “While every dog may not win ribbons, no dog will ever leave the K9 Scent Scrambler without being successful,” said Ms Brand.

    K9 Scent Scrambler classes and workshops will initially be held in the Castle Hill area in Sydney and can be booked via www.scentsability.com.au. For more information, email k9scentscramble@gmail.com.

    Listen to the podcast below

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    Luka demonstrates The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs. Photo by Pinnicle Photography

    In this podcast, celebrity animal trainer Peta Clarke introduces a fun, new sport called The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs.

    It’s a whole new ball game!  The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs involves diving through or into balls of various heights to locate and retrieve a specific item, sending balls flying!

    The K9 Scent Scrambler is offered by Scents-Ability and is the brainchild of Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) Marion Brand, renown animal trainer Peta Clarke and professional detector dog trainer Trinny Teigan – all instructors of K9 Nose Work®, a fun search and alerting sport for all dogs and owners.

    Having 20 plus years’ experience training animals for TV, movie and stage, including Babe: Pig in the City, Legally Blonde the Musical and Wolverine, Peta Clarke loves what this new sport can do for dogs! ‘Scrambling’ is designed to have similar therapeutic values to K9 Nose Work®, with the added value of helping with sensory integration, touch therapy and motor skills, she explained.

    More about K9 Scent Scrambler Classes and Competitions

    At competition level, the K9 Scent Scrambler will be a timed event, with dogs having a certain amount of time to locate and retrieve a specific item.  Whilst at the beginner levels the dogs will hunt for their favourite toy in the Scrambler, in higher levels dogs will be required to hunt for a conditioned odour contained within one ball. Dogs will have the opportunity to dive through balls at various heights dictated by their height at the withers. Once a dog has passed all levels in their height class, they will be eligible to enter the Master Scrambler, which will see even the greatest of Great Danes submerged!

    “While every dog may not win ribbons, no dog will ever leave the K9 Scent Scrambler

    Luka demonstrates The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs. Photo by Pinnicle Photography

    In this podcast, celebrity animal trainer Peta Clarke introduces a fun, new sport called The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs.

    It’s a whole new ball game!  The K9 Scent Scrambler for dogs involves diving through or into balls of various heights to locate and retrieve a specific item, sending balls flying!

    The K9 Scent Scrambler is offered by Scents-Ability and is the brainchild of Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) Marion Brand, renown animal trainer Peta Clarke and professional detector dog trainer Trinny Teigan – all instructors of K9 Nose Work®, a fun search and alerting sport for all dogs and owners.

    Having 20 plus years’ experience training animals for TV, movie and stage, including Babe: Pig in the City, Legally Blonde the Musical and Wolverine, Peta Clarke loves what this new sport can do for dogs! ‘Scrambling’ is designed to have similar therapeutic values to K9 Nose Work®, with the added value of helping with sensory integration, touch therapy and motor skills, she explained.

    More about K9 Scent Scrambler Classes and Competitions

    At competition level, the K9 Scent Scrambler will be a timed event, with dogs having a certain amount of time to locate and retrieve a specific item.  Whilst at the beginner levels the dogs will hunt for their favourite toy in the Scrambler, in higher levels dogs will be required to hunt for a conditioned odour contained within one ball. Dogs will have the opportunity to dive through balls at various heights dictated by their height at the withers. Once a dog has passed all levels in their height class, they will be eligible to enter the Master Scrambler, which will see even the greatest of Great Danes submerged!

    “While every dog may not win ribbons, no dog will ever leave the K9 Scent Scrambler clean No no no 7:08 Cathy Beer https://pets4life.com.au/podcast/dr-tara-cashman-explains-cat-and-dog-dental-disease/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:22:36 +0000 Cathy Beer http://pets4life.com.au/?post_type=podcast&p=9619 Dental care

    Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease. Photo: Erik Jan Leusink/Unsplash.

    Dental disease is commonly diagnosed in Australian pets and if left untreated, it can lead to serious health concerns including infection of the liver, kidney and heart. 

    Dr Tara Cashman, spokesperson for the Australian Veterinary Assocation’s Australian Veterinary Dental Society is our special guest on the Pets4Life podcast this week.  Dr Tara talks about the causes of cat and dog dental disease, signs to look out for, what you can do at home and the gold standard of pet dental care.

    Dr Tara says don’t wait until your pet is old or develops a problem before you go to your veterinarian. A yearly thorough dental examination plays an important role in a pet’s preventive dental care routine and help to identify any emerging issues.

    In this podcast, Dr Tara explains cat and dog dental disease including:

    • The causes of dental disease
    • The cat and dog breeds that are more likely to get dental disease
    • What is the difference between normal breath and bad breath in pets
    • Other signs of dental disease you need to look out for
    • The ways you can help prevent dental disease in your pet at home and what not to do (no more chewing on tennis balls!)
    • Why your pet must have a general anaesthetic
    • How often you should brush your pet’s teeth

    More about Dr Tara Cashman

    

    Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease

    Dr Tara currently works in private practice at Eurocoast Veterinary Care in Batemans Bay, New South Wales. She also works one extra day for the Australian Veterinary Association as the NSW Division Branch Liaison Officer assisting branches in providing local continuing professional development and social networks.

    As part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Health Month in August, pet owners are being urged to speak to their vet about preventive dental care and thorough yearly dental examinations. More about Pet Dental Health Month.  Dr Tara and her team at Eurocoast Veterinary Care are providing a Free Dental Health check this Pet Dental Health Month to make sure your dog or cat has that winning smile.

    Listen now to the podcast about cat and dog dental disease

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    Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease. Photo: Erik Jan Leusink/Unsplash.

    Dental disease is commonly diagnosed in Australian pets and if left untreated, it can lead to serious health concerns including infection of the liver, kidney and heart. 

    Dr Tara Cashman, spokesperson for the Australian Veterinary Assocation’s Australian Veterinary Dental Society is our special guest on the Pets4Life podcast this week.  Dr Tara talks about the causes of cat and dog dental disease, signs to look out for, what you can do at home and the gold standard of pet dental care.

    Dr Tara says don’t wait until your pet is old or develops a problem before you go to your veterinarian. A yearly thorough dental examination plays an important role in a pet’s preventive dental care routine and help to identify any emerging issues.

    In this podcast, Dr Tara explains cat and dog dental disease including:

    • The causes of dental disease
    • The cat and dog breeds that are more likely to get dental disease
    • What is the difference between normal breath and bad breath in pets
    • Other signs of dental disease you need to look out for
    • The ways you can help prevent dental disease in your pet at home and what not to do (no more chewing on tennis balls!)
    • Why your pet must have a general anaesthetic
    • How often you should brush your pet’s teeth

    More about Dr Tara Cashman

    

    Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease

    Dr Tara currently works in private practice at Eurocoast Veterinary Care in Batemans Bay, New South Wales. She also works one extra day for the Australian Veterinary Association as the NSW Division Branch Liaison Officer assisting branches in providing local continuing professional development and social networks.

    As part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Health Month in August, pet owners are being urged to speak]]>

    Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease. Photo: Erik Jan Leusink/Unsplash.

    Dental disease is commonly diagnosed in Australian pets and if left untreated, it can lead to serious health concerns including infection of the liver, kidney and heart. 

    Dr Tara Cashman, spokesperson for the Australian Veterinary Assocation’s Australian Veterinary Dental Society is our special guest on the Pets4Life podcast this week.  Dr Tara talks about the causes of cat and dog dental disease, signs to look out for, what you can do at home and the gold standard of pet dental care.

    Dr Tara says don’t wait until your pet is old or develops a problem before you go to your veterinarian. A yearly thorough dental examination plays an important role in a pet’s preventive dental care routine and help to identify any emerging issues.

    In this podcast, Dr Tara explains cat and dog dental disease including:

    • The causes of dental disease
    • The cat and dog breeds that are more likely to get dental disease
    • What is the difference between normal breath and bad breath in pets
    • Other signs of dental disease you need to look out for
    • The ways you can help prevent dental disease in your pet at home and what not to do (no more chewing on tennis balls!)
    • Why your pet must have a general anaesthetic
    • How often you should brush your pet’s teeth

    More about Dr Tara Cashman

    

    Dr Tara Cashman explains cat and dog dental disease

    Dr Tara currently works in private practice at Eurocoast Veterinary Care in Batemans Bay, New South Wales. She also works one extra day for the Australian Veterinary Association as the NSW Division Branch Liaison Officer assisting branches in providing local continuing professional development and social networks.

    As part of the Australian Veterinary Association’s Pet Dental Health Month in August, pet owners are being urged to speak]]> clean No no no 10:49 Cathy Beer https://pets4life.com.au/podcast/cat-vet-dr-kim-kendall-explains-arthritis-in-cats/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:02:03 +0000 Cathy Beer http://pets4life.com.au/?post_type=podcast&p=9615 Dental care

    Cat Vet Dr Kim Kendall explains arthritis in cats podcast. Photo: Sabri Tuzcu/Unsplash

    Does your cat struggle to jump onto the window sill? Does she get grumpy particularly in cooler weather?  Your cat could be suffering from arthritis.

    Cat Vet Dr Kim Kendall, The Chatswood Cat Palace explains the signs and treatment of arthritis in cats in this short Pets4Life cats’ podcast. Dr Kim says in her blog, Feline Arthritis, our feline friends are renowned for their agility, litheness and jumping ability.  However, 30% of cats have arthritis by the age of three years old and 90% of cats by 12 years old!

    Arthritis in cats is a very real problem for our feline friends. Dr Kim says the signs of arthritis in cats are very subtle, so recognising your cat’s condition is key.  This short podcast below is a must for all cat owners!

    Dr Kim explains arthritis in cats including:

    • What causes arthritis
    • The subtle signs to look out for
    • What you can do to help your cat to spring back to her normal, happy self.

    More about Dr Kim Kendall

    

    Cat Vet Kim Kendall. Photo: supplied

    Dr Kim Kendall is a world expert in feline-friendly care, one of only two cat-only vets in Sydney and the only cat vet in Australia qualified in cat behaviour. As well as providing exceptional medical, dental and behavioural services, Dr Kim oversees all grooming and boarding services with her expert eye and provides routine health checks.

    Dr Kim continues with the calm pursuit of excellence in Feline Medicine and Feline Health, both mental and physical! She is mindful that we humans have changed cats’ environment so much – from solo desert-dwelling rodent hunter to City Gods and Goddesses.

    Dr Kim also delivers regular ‘cat only’ seminars and webinars and has been presenting seminar papers at the prestigious Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists on feline behaviour and medicine topics for a few years now, as well as presenting papers at the International Veterinary Behaviour Meetings.

    Listen now to Dr Kim Kendall explains arthritis in cats

     

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    Cat Vet Dr Kim Kendall explains arthritis in cats podcast. Photo: Sabri Tuzcu/Unsplash

    Does your cat struggle to jump onto the window sill? Does she get grumpy particularly in cooler weather?  Your cat could be suffering from arthritis.

    Cat Vet Dr Kim Kendall, The Chatswood Cat Palace explains the signs and treatment of arthritis in cats in this short Pets4Life cats’ podcast. Dr Kim says in her blog, Feline Arthritis, our feline friends are renowned for their agility, litheness and jumping ability.  However, 30% of cats have arthritis by the age of three years old and 90% of cats by 12 years old!

    Arthritis in cats is a very real problem for our feline friends. Dr Kim says the signs of arthritis in cats are very subtle, so recognising your cat’s condition is key.  This short podcast below is a must for all cat owners!

    Dr Kim explains arthritis in cats including:

    • What causes arthritis
    • The subtle signs to look out for
    • What you can do to help your cat to spring back to her normal, happy self.

    More about Dr Kim Kendall

    

    Cat Vet Kim Kendall. Photo: supplied

    Dr Kim Kendall is a world expert in feline-friendly care, one of only two cat-only vets in Sydney and the only cat vet in Australia qualified in cat behaviour. As well as providing exceptional medical, dental and behavioural services, Dr Kim oversees all grooming and boarding services with her expert eye and provides routine health checks.

    Dr Kim continues with the calm ]]>

    Cat Vet Dr Kim Kendall explains arthritis in cats podcast. Photo: Sabri Tuzcu/Unsplash

    Does your cat struggle to jump onto the window sill? Does she get grumpy particularly in cooler weather?  Your cat could be suffering from arthritis.

    Cat Vet Dr Kim Kendall, The Chatswood Cat Palace explains the signs and treatment of arthritis in cats in this short Pets4Life cats’ podcast. Dr Kim says in her blog, Feline Arthritis, our feline friends are renowned for their agility, litheness and jumping ability.  However, 30% of cats have arthritis by the age of three years old and 90% of cats by 12 years old!

    Arthritis in cats is a very real problem for our feline friends. Dr Kim says the signs of arthritis in cats are very subtle, so recognising your cat’s condition is key.  This short podcast below is a must for all cat owners!

    Dr Kim explains arthritis in cats including:

    • What causes arthritis
    • The subtle signs to look out for
    • What you can do to help your cat to spring back to her normal, happy self.

    More about Dr Kim Kendall

    

    Cat Vet Kim Kendall. Photo: supplied

    Dr Kim Kendall is a world expert in feline-friendly care, one of only two cat-only vets in Sydney and the only cat vet in Australia qualified in cat behaviour. As well as providing exceptional medical, dental and behavioural services, Dr Kim oversees all grooming and boarding services with her expert eye and provides routine health checks.

    Dr Kim continues with the calm ]]> clean No no no 9:56 Cathy Beer