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Not only has the pandemic seen a surge locally in pet ownership, but it also has seen many Australians seek out legal separation and divorce advice* in “unprecedented” numbers, prompting the question, should couples have a pre-nup for pets? It is unfortunately inevitable that some of these animals purchased or adopted during the pandemic will find their way to, or back to, a shelter as...

Did you know that your dog's coat can be a powerful indicator of their overall health and even their mental well-being? So, knowing what a healthy dog coat looks like is really important. In a recent interview with Dr. Nicole Rous from the Mont Albert Veterinary Surgery, we learned about the fascinating insights a dog's coat can provide. In this blog, we'll delve deeper into...

Does your little mate like to leave your little ‘presents’ around the house? Often dogs and cats that wee inside the house return to the same naughty spot time and again, leaving you frustrated and with a very messy problem!

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...

There can be a number of reasons for a dog not eating their food and it often it has to do with what we are doing. If your dog doesn’t seem to like a new food you are serving, or they are a fussy eater in general, you may find you are over-feeding them, giving them too many treats or encouraging them to become fussy...

Whilst I think that we should be celebrating our pets and all the unconditional love and joy they give us every day of the year, make sure you give your pet some extra TLC on the 30th of July as we celebrate International Friendship Day 2019. It is safe to say that most pet parents recognise their furry loved one as their very best friend....

National Puppy Day is on March 23 and is a day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. It's also a day to help save homeless puppies across the globe and raise awareness about the dark nature of puppy mills and backyard breeding practices by choosing to adopt not shop. Unfortunately I believe some people are still getting a...

Saturday 1st September not only marks the start of Spring, but it also means that Pooches at Play Series 3 will hit your TV screens and we can't wait to share our new stories with you. The show starts at 3pm Saturdays on Channel TEN (though it does always start about 5 minutes early) and encores on Sundays on Channel ONE at 4:30pm.  You can...

If you have a senior dog that's acting a little unusual, you might just put it down to old age.  However, dog dementia, also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, is more common than you might realise and becomes more prevalent as dogs age. Dog dementia can be hard to diagnose as it is slow to develop and often subtle in the early stages. Signs of...

We all know that puppies and of course, many adult dogs, love to chew.  While for older dogs destructive chewing is often the result of boredom or anxiety, a teething puppy is likely to relish in finding any soft toy, slipper or pillow laying around to chew on so they can soothe their gums and relieve the pain caused by the growth of their adult...