Health

Being healthy physically, feeling connected to others and having fun are important to our mental health as is having sense of meaning and purpose in life.  On the other side a few of the more significant contributors to mental ill-health are being sick and tired, and feeling lonely and isolated. Interestingly, owning a pet can address all these issues in a positive way and can...

In this segment Pooches at Play Co-host Lara Shannon talks with Chris Essex from Big Dog Pet Foods about why he believes feeding your dog a raw food follows the evolutionary dog diet from since they were in the wild. He discusses the benefits of a raw food diet for dogs and the key ingredients that dogs need in their diet to maintain their health...

Dr Melissa Meehan discusses the main causes of dogs in road accidents, the main injuries they receive and tips for keeping them safe during thunderstorms, fireworks and other event triggers. As well as the importance of having Pet Insurance for when things go wrong.

Our four legged best friends rarely understand the dangers of road traffic and even the smartest, most obedient dog can end up crossing a busy road in a state of panic or excitement. A common trigger for sheer terror and frantic behaviour in dogs is thunderstorms and the similarly loud fireworks. These noises can cause a dog to work very hard at escaping their property...