August 8, 2026

Why Do Dogs Yawn? Tiredness, Stress and Anxiety Why do dogs yawn? Like us, dogs often yawn when they are tired, waking up or transitioning between sleep and activity. However, yawning can also be a subtle sign that a dog is feeling stressed, anxious, conflicted or uncertain about a situation. To understand what your dog’s yawn means, consider when it happens, what is occurring around...

Wondering Why Your Dog is Restless at Night? If your dog struggles to settle at night - pacing, panting, whining or constantly changing position, you’re certainly not alone. Nighttime restlessness is common in dogs, particularly seniors.  Although dogs generally sleep for around 12 to 14 hours a day, pain, anxiety, cognitive changes and an uncomfortable sleeping environment can all cause you to wonder why your...

Air Dried Dog Food versus Kibble: What’s the Difference? With so many different types of dog food available, including kibble, fresh, raw, gently cooked and air dried, it can be confusing to know which option is best for your dog. When comparing air dried dog food vs kibble, one of the biggest differences is how each food is made. Kibble is generally produced using high...

Calming Supplements for Dogs and Cats: What Pet Owners Need to Know As more pet parents seek out natural calming supplements for dogs and cats, there are some important safety considerations—particularly when a pet is already taking veterinary-prescribed anxiety medication. Some supplements may help pets with mild or situational anxiety, while others can support a broader treatment plan involving medication, environmental management and behaviour modification....

What you need to know about the Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier, affectionately known as the Yorkie, may be tiny, but this intelligent, confident and spirited dog has the heart of a true terrier. Yorkies can make affectionate companions for individuals, couples and families, and their small size makes them well suited to apartment living. However, they require regular grooming, early socialisation, positive training and...

Adopting a Dog changes lives There’s no better feeling than adopting a dog but it’s important to remember it can take a few weeks, or even months, for them to fully adjust to their new surroundings and family members. Adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment and you will need to dedicate time to help them settle in and train them. It can be quite...

Paralysis Tick in Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment The paralysis tick is one of Australia’s most dangerous parasites. A single tick can inject enough toxin to cause progressive paralysis, breathing difficulties and death in a dog or cat if treatment is not provided quickly. Paralysis ticks are found along Australia’s eastern coastline, however, occasionally cases are reported outside of this region. Year-round prevention, daily physical...