February 11, 2024

Thereʼs a few things to consider when introducing a new dog at home when you have other pets. Bringing a new puppy or rescue dog home is exciting, but it needs to be handled carefully to ensure it’s a positive experience for everyone involved, particularly when it comes to other pets. Introducing a new dog is best on  neutral territory Neutral territory is always best...

Walking your dog every day is really important for their mental and physical wellbeing, but scenting walks for dogs are equally important which is why we need to allow them to take some time to stop and sniff the world around them. Scenting is in their DNA The part of a dog’s brain that processes smell is 40 X larger than ours and they have...

When it comes to knowing what to feed a dog at each life stage, it's important to recognise that a dog’s nutritional needs are complex and change with age, just like ours do. Simply giving your dog some meat, veggies and rice just isn’t enough -  they need a complete and balanced diet appropriate for their life stage. Feeding puppies Puppies require a diet rich...

Many dogs and cats, particularly as they age, suffer from common joint injuries that , if left untreated, can cause chronic pain and a reduction in quality of life. Some of the most common joint injuries injuries include: Anterior cruciate ligament injuries and disease - a progressive and degenerative condition, both in dogs and cats, resulting from stretching and partial tears of the ligament over...

When it comes to Guide Dog interactions, over 40 per cent of Guide Dogs Handlers across Australia have reported an increase in their Guide Dogs having to deal with distractions from pet dogs and owners in the past 12 months, which is putting both the handlers and Guide Dogs at risk. To help provide guidelines for the community when it comes to Guide Dog interactions,...