With the Easter long weekend coming up, many families are coming together and bringing along their pets. So, as the proud Ambassador for PETstock, PETstock vet Dr Tara Morris and I have compiled some of our top Easter safety tips for pets. Keep the hot cross buns, chocolates and lollies away While you might be serving hot cross buns, chips, dips, other baked goods and...
There are a number of toxic foods for dogs that we must be careful they don't get their paws on, especially during those times we love to celebrate with our friends and family such as Christmas, Easter, Thanks Giving and in general. Here’s a list of toxic foods for dogs to keep well away from your pooch. Caffeine, Coffee, Tea Caffeine contains the same ingredient...
It can be hard as a dog owner to know what a healthy dog poo looks like, so we asked our expert Naturopath and Pet Nutritionist, Narelle Cooke, who is quite used to talking about poop with people about their own, and their pet's poop, on a daily basis. Narelle: Talking about what a healthy dog poo looks like is a really important topic as...
If your dog eats dog poo then it might help you to know you are not alone. Known as 'canine coprophagy' new research has been released showing that between 16 and 23% of dogs are coprophagic. The research consisted of two separate surveys and defined a dog as coprophagic where the owners had reported seeing their dog eating dog stools at least six times, and...
Keeping dogs safe in the heat is the responsibility of all pet owners. I am often dismayed at how many people do not think about how pets suffer in the heat and are not adequately protecting them from the many threats they face. The risk of heatstroke Heatstroke is a major threat to our pets when hot weather hits and can lead to multiple organ...
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration with millions of people across the country enjoying the many fireworks displays that will light up our skies. Unfortunately for the hundreds and thousands of pets that are exposed to fireworks during the Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, and again over Australia Day, this is the most terrorising time of the year that results in a...
The paralysis tick is found along the East Coast of Australia and can kill a dog if left untreated. However, many dog owners are still unaware of the threat this deadly parasite poses. The paralysis tick usually targets native wildlife such as bandicoots, possums and koalas, but they do have a tendency to attach themselves to domesticated animals, and sometimes, even humans. Where ticks tend...
Known for its long, shaggy coat, and for being the mascot for Dulux paints for over 60 years, the Old English Sheepdog, or OES which it is often referred to as, was originally bred to herd sheep and cattle. Temperament These guys are fun-loving and affectionate, they get along well with other dogs and pets, and make for a great family dog. They are very...
Originating in the Far East as early the 1st century BCE (which means a very, very long time ago) they were bred as companions for ruling families in China, highly valued by Chinese Emperors and even guarded by soldiers. Temperament Anyone who has met or owned a pug will know they are a lively, affectionate little dog that loves people of all ages and generally...
Just as it is important for our canine companions to be up to date with their vaccinations and parasite protection, same too for our cats. However, taking a cat to the vet is not easy, so it can be hard to keep cat vaccinations up to date to protect them from diseases and illnesses that can cause pain and suffering. Core cat vaccinations The core...
With the Easter long weekend coming up, many families are coming together and bringing along their pets. So, as the proud Ambassador for PETstock, PETstock vet Dr Tara Morris and I have compiled some of our top Easter safety tips for pets. Keep the hot cross buns, chocolates and lollies away While you might be serving hot cross buns, chips, dips, other baked goods and...
There are a number of toxic foods for dogs that we must be careful they don't get their paws on, especially during those times we love to celebrate with our friends and family such as Christmas, Easter, Thanks Giving and in general. Here’s a list of toxic foods for dogs to keep well away from your pooch. Caffeine, Coffee, Tea Caffeine contains the same ingredient...
It can be hard as a dog owner to know what a healthy dog poo looks like, so we asked our expert Naturopath and Pet Nutritionist, Narelle Cooke, who is quite used to talking about poop with people about their own, and their pet's poop, on a daily basis. Narelle: Talking about what a healthy dog poo looks like is a really important topic as...
If your dog eats dog poo then it might help you to know you are not alone. Known as 'canine coprophagy' new research has been released showing that between 16 and 23% of dogs are coprophagic. The research consisted of two separate surveys and defined a dog as coprophagic where the owners had reported seeing their dog eating dog stools at least six times, and...
Keeping dogs safe in the heat is the responsibility of all pet owners. I am often dismayed at how many people do not think about how pets suffer in the heat and are not adequately protecting them from the many threats they face. The risk of heatstroke Heatstroke is a major threat to our pets when hot weather hits and can lead to multiple organ...
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration with millions of people across the country enjoying the many fireworks displays that will light up our skies. Unfortunately for the hundreds and thousands of pets that are exposed to fireworks during the Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, and again over Australia Day, this is the most terrorising time of the year that results in a...
The paralysis tick is found along the East Coast of Australia and can kill a dog if left untreated. However, many dog owners are still unaware of the threat this deadly parasite poses. The paralysis tick usually targets native wildlife such as bandicoots, possums and koalas, but they do have a tendency to attach themselves to domesticated animals, and sometimes, even humans. Where ticks tend...
Known for its long, shaggy coat, and for being the mascot for Dulux paints for over 60 years, the Old English Sheepdog, or OES which it is often referred to as, was originally bred to herd sheep and cattle. Temperament These guys are fun-loving and affectionate, they get along well with other dogs and pets, and make for a great family dog. They are very...
Originating in the Far East as early the 1st century BCE (which means a very, very long time ago) they were bred as companions for ruling families in China, highly valued by Chinese Emperors and even guarded by soldiers. Temperament Anyone who has met or owned a pug will know they are a lively, affectionate little dog that loves people of all ages and generally...
Just as it is important for our canine companions to be up to date with their vaccinations and parasite protection, same too for our cats. However, taking a cat to the vet is not easy, so it can be hard to keep cat vaccinations up to date to protect them from diseases and illnesses that can cause pain and suffering. Core cat vaccinations The core...
