July 27, 2024

Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease are often put on dry or canned food prescription diets by their Vets, but there is an alternative approach that can be taken for owners that want to provide their dog with the best nutrition available by choosing a complete and balanced raw food diet. We talk to Clinical Naturopath and herbalist, and pet food nutritionist, Narelle Cooke, about her...

As both a Veterinarian and pet owner, I understand how important it is to reduce stress in puppies, especially when it comes to vet visits. Given with all the learning and new experiences puppies face, we need to be aware that emotions and stress can actually affect gut health by disrupting the balance of bacteria. Particularly, for puppies whose gut microbiome is still working itself...

Dogs love to chew, so it’s important we divert this natural instinct to something appropriate, like the TastyBone Trio range, rather than your favourite pair of shoes! Chew toys also provide dogs with mental and physical stimulation, plus play a role in promoting good dental health. For the tough chewers though, it can be hard to find a chew toy that lasts. If this sounds...

It can be hard to know which is the right dog shampoo for your dog with so many different products to choose from and so many dogs with different coats. You also need to make sure that you are not washing them too frequently, or using products that could irritate their skin. Use dog shampoo only! My first tip is to always make sure you...

All dogs have some level of prey drive, but it does manifest differently depending on the dog breed. What is prey drive in dogs Prey drive is an innate instinct in dogs, inherited from their ancestors, to hunt and capture prey. It's a powerful force that motivates dogs to chase, catch, and sometimes even retrieve objects. Being terrier crosses, both Darcy and Vindi have a...

Heartworm can cause great suffering and even death in your dog, and the treatment is as risky as the disease itself, so it is important your dog is protected all year round against this parasite. Mosquitos are found everywhere! As Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, despite what some owners (and some Vets) believe, it can be transmitted anywhere. However, if you are heading to tropical...

Throwing a dog birthday party (or barkday party as tends to be the craze) for your pooch is something more dog owners seem to be doing these days. As I had never thrown a dog birthday party for Darcy and also missing celebrating Vindi's first birthday party when he first came to me (it took a while to find out his real birth date when...

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) occurs when the cartilage surrounding joints deteriorates and causes long term inflammation and pain. Risk factors of Osteoarthritis This condition primarily affects older dogs due to the normal wear and tear that results from ageing, but trauma or developmental abnormalities may also lead to osteoarthritis in dogs of any age. This may include abnormal development of the...