Archipaws pet portrait competition
This competition has ended. 90 entries from around Australia were received. The ‘Archipaws’ Pet Portrait competition launches today with great prizes and the opportunity to have your superstar pet portrait become a 2-meter tall flag in the Chatswood CBD in Sydney....
2018 International Day of Happiness is for dogs and cats too
Don’t forget about your furry friends on this International Day of Happiness! The positive effects of pet ownership have been well-researched, and we know that pets play an important role in the health and well-being of individuals and the wider community. On this...
Advance Sydney Royal Dog Show 2018
A tail-wagging highlight of the Sydney Royal Easter Show! Thousands of beautiful canines will gather at Sydney Olympic Park from March 23 to April 3 to compete for Best in Show at the Sydney Royal Dog Show - the biggest and most prestigious canine competition in the...
NEW RSPCA Animal health products for AUSSIE pets
It's now even easier for Australian pet guardians to make the choice to be "Twice the Pet Hero" with the release of the latest RSPCA Animal Health Products this month. Whether it’s one of the newly released products - RSPCA Medicated Shampoo, RSPCA Ear Canker Drops,...
Ban of dog shock collars in the UK soon
Wales introduced a ban on the use of shock collars in 2010, and Scotland announced its intention to do so just a few weeks ago. A ban of the sale and use of dog shock collars is to be announced across the UK shortly, following a consultation period on the terms of...
Detector dog capability increases in Australia
Australia’s world-class detector dog capability will be further enhanced with dogs from the Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police and Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to be co-located at a new facility at Banksmeadow in Sydney. The Minister...
Mad Paws’ Dog Easter Egg Hunt 2018
Sydney pups and their two-legged plus ones are invited to Mad Paws’ Dog Easter Egg Hunt, courtesy of Mad Paws, Australia’s largest pet sitting network, on Saturday 17th March, from 10am - 2pm at Sydney Park. This year is bigger than ever with special guests, games,...
Kitty Klasses at Cafe Purrfection in Sydney
Ever pilled a cat and lived to tell the tale? Kitty Klasses at Café Purrfection can teach you how! It may be the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac, but not for felines who are determined to remain one of the world’s oldest and most worshipped pets! To mark the...
RAW CHICKEN UNLIKELY TO CAUSE PARALYSIS IN DOGS says Dogs First
What to feed your dog is a 'hot potato' topic at the moment! You may have read our recent blog 'Feeding dogs raw chicken necks warning!' which says feeding dogs raw chicken meat, particularly chicken necks, has been linked to a rare but potentially fatal type of...
Rise in snake bite pet insurance claims
Pet Insurance Australia is urging all Australians to be snake cautious over the next month few months to avoid serious pet injuries. “It’s hot, it’s dry and many areas around Australia are noting the increase in snake activity,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance...
Raw food for dogs what you need to know
What we feed our pets has an enormous impact on their health and well-being. Thank goodness we have moved on from the bad old days of feeding our pets low-quality wet canned dog food. Nowadays, we are more aware of what we feed ourselves as well as the food we give...
Mardi Gras Doggywood 2018
A much-loved favourite in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival, Doggywood 2018 is an annual celebration of all things canine in our community. Held as part of Fair Day, Doggywood 2018 brings together dogs, dog owners and dog fans for a day of fun,...
