Pet Health

Corgi Breed Profile: Temperament, Grooming and Health With their short legs, big ears and cheeky personalities, the Corgi is hard to resist. These affectionate, intelligent dogs can make wonderful companions, but behind that cute appearance is a capable herding dog that needs daily exercise, training and mental stimulation. In this Corgi breed profile, we explore their personality, grooming needs and health considerations, with health insights...

Benefits of Single Protein Diets for Dogs Single protein diets for dogs can make it easier to manage food sensitivities, identify dietary triggers and find a food that suits a sensitive stomach. By using one clearly defined animal protein source, they also give pet parents greater clarity about what goes into their dog’s bowl. To explain how they work and which dogs may benefit, I...

Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle Bringing a dog into your family is incredibly exciting, but choosing the right dog breed, or rescue dog, for your lifestyle is one of the most important decisions you will make as a pet owner. The best match depends on much more than a dog’s appearance. You need to consider their likely temperament, energy levels, size, training...

Dachshund Breed Profile: Temperament, Training and Health If you’re looking for a compact dog with plenty of confidence and character, the Dachshund could be your perfect match. Affectionately known as the Daxie, sausage dog or wiener dog, Dachshunds are loyal, lively and courageous little dogs. However, their strong hunting instincts, independent nature and distinctive long backs mean prospective owners need to understand their training, exercise...

It’s well accepted that widespread, vaccination for dogs, cats and other pets has resulted in control of major deadly infectious diseases. In some areas, for dogs, canine distemper and adenovirus have been virtually eradicated and the severity and extent of infection with parvovirus significantly reduced. Vaccination for dogs and other pets has unquestionable benefits, but there are increasing questions surrounding the necessity of annual boosters....

Choosing a Dog Bed to Suit your Dog Choosing a dog bed involves much more than selecting a colour or style that suits your home. Your dog’s size, age, health, sleeping position and preferred resting location all influence which bed will keep them comfortable and properly supported. Dogs spend a significant portion of each day sleeping or resting, so a quality bed can make a...

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...

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...