Help is available to animal hoarders
How many animals are too many? Animal welfare organisation, Lort Smith explains how help is available to animal hoarders. Animals play an important role in our lives, and the current pandemic has made their roles more significant. They have warmed our laps,...
How to love and survive your teenage dog
New book: How to love and survive your teenage dog – and keep your sanity! Like humans, all dogs go through a teenage phase. Their brain is wired for exploration and they are physically in their prime – with energy to spare! In her new book How to Love and survive...
Dental disease common in dogs and cats over the age of three
Dental disease in 80% of dogs and cats over age three Dental disease is one of the most common problems diagnosed in pets, with Australian vets finding four out of five dogs and cats over the age of three years exhibit some level of dental disease says the Australian...
Benefits of virtual training your puppy
Jennifer Stile was apprehensive when she found out that training classes for her puppy Josie would be moving online because of the pandemic says the article, 'Virtual training can be good for trainers, owners and dogs' by Linda Lombardi. “Initially I said I’d wait...
Second Chance Animal Rescue are offering free pet food
Free Pet Food Bank for those Doing it Tough Second Chance Animal Rescue is offering free pet food to anyone who is struggling to afford to feed their animals during these trying times. Following on from their hugely successful Outreach Program, which offers free...
Respiratory complications in brachycephalic dogs
Incidence and management of post-operative respiratory complications in brachycephalic dogs (flat-faced breeds) Study Brachycephalic dog breeds (those with very short muzzles, ie, flat-faced) such as British Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pugs, and Pekingese are common...
Predatory behaviour in greyhounds
Preventing predatory behaviour in greyhounds Greyhounds can become good companion animals after their racing career is over. However, predatory behaviour in greyhounds may keep some of these sighthounds from being adopted. Predatory behaviour is when greyhounds...
Indoor cats prefer covered over uncovered litter boxes
Understanding cats’ preferences: Indoor cats prefer covered over uncovered litter boxes In developed countries like Australia, pet cats are commonly kept indoors, with limited or no access to outdoor areas. Indoor cats use litter boxes to urinate and defecate but if...
Foster carers needed for PTSD Dogs Australia
Australians with PTSD to SkyRocket at Alarming Rate Triggered by Covid and the Bushfires TV presenter and PTSD Dogs Australia Ambassador Tamara Wrigley is calling for funding and a new property for the non-profit, which trains displaced and unwanted dogs to support...
Eat Play Love your dog Giveaway
This competition is now closed. Congratulations to our winners - Jodie from Dee Why, Kim from Mount Dandenong, and Melany from Queanbeyan. The book that every dog owner needs, to provide their dog with the healthiest and happiest life possible As a certified dog...
Ways you can volunteer and help your local rescue or animal shelter
It's National Volunteer Week - thank you to the thousands of volunteers who rehome pets We put the spotlight on the great work volunteers do for companion animals this National Volunteer Week 18-24 May 2020. The theme for National Volunteer Week is “Changing...
Winter tips for pets
As the temperature starts to drop with winter just around the corner, many pets are likely to require a little extra TLC and attention to keep them safe and happy during winter; and now is the time pet parents should start thinking about what extra support their pet...
