March 18, 2019

Intervertebral disc disease in dogs (IVDD) is a painful and debilitating condition involving the cushioning discs (intervertebral discs) between the vertebrae of the spinal column. In IVDD affected dogs, the normally gelatinous intervertebral discs either bulge or burst into the spine cord space. There isn’t much space around the spinal cord so it doesn’t take much for the wayward disc to start pressing against the...

In this Food & Nutrition segment Pooches at Play Co-host Lara Shannon talks with Big Dog Pet Food's Chris Essex about the evolution of the dog and how they are the same or differ from their wolf ancestors - and how this impacts on the diet we should be feeding them. With a jaw structure that they evolved to eat and thrive on in the...

With the perfect blend of idyllic surrounds and inner-city convenience, you’ll feel a million miles away at the pet friendly Reflections Holiday Parks Coffs Harbour. Teeming with wildlife, lush shady greenery and direct water-frontage onto Coffs Creek, there’s no better place to explore the region. The dog-friendly beach is just a short drive away, or take the scenic route along the Coffs Creek Walk.  You can...

Dogs inherit physical and personality traits from the breeds and genetics in their ancestry, no different to us humans. They can also pass along breed-specific genetic disorders inherited from each parent from generation to generation, so the more you know about your dog by doing a DNA test, the better. Why is it so important to know the genetic make up of our dog? When...

With over 5000 dogs injured in road accidents each year, the I Can See Dog Car Seat is a car booster seat that helps keep your dog secure and comfortable in the car, whilst also providing small dogs with the chance to do what they love most – sit up and look out the window as the world goes whizzing past them on a car...