Dogs- health advice and tips
How to buy a healthy puppy
Welcoming a new puppy into your life is a really exciting time
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Toxic human food for dogs. It's best not to share!
If you share your home with a dog it can be hard not to share your snacks, and it may seem a kindness to give your dog a share of your tasty meal. But many foods that we can ...
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Osteoathritis- new treatment for dogs
Dogs suffering the pain of osteoarthritis now have a new alternative, and it is probably one of the most exciting new treatments to hit the veterinary market.
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Why does my dog smell?
There are many reasons why your dog may smell bad and most of the odours described as ‘doggy’ are actually due to factors out of your dogs control.
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Dog Diaries
A fun online community about dogs
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Benny's Story - Daffodils are toxic to dogs.
This heartbreaking story was sent to me by Kristy Walsh whose young puppy died after he chewed on a daffodil bulb.
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Arthritis and your pet
Has your pet stopped jumping with enthusiasm when you come home?
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Air travel and your pet
The answers to your questions about plane travel
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Acupuncture
Everyone has heard about acupuncture treatment for people, but did you know that dogs, cats and horses are also being successfully treated in Australia every day.
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Dental Care
Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health and wellbeing…
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Dogs and cats
Dogs and cats can become wonderful friends, but YOU are the key to successfully integrating both into the family unit.
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Elderly dog- Toby's Twilight
It is hard to believe that my beloved Border Collie, Toby, is nearly ten years of age. It just seems like yesterday that he was a mischievous little puppy
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First Aid- motor vehicle accidents
Being involved or witnessing a road accident involving a dog is very frightening and upsetting but if you can possibly stay calm
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Grooming tips for pets
Grooming is an essential part of your pet care routine. It is a huge consideration as to what breed of pet you get. I underestimated the amount of grooming involved in owning ...
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Hot spots
A hotspot is a very common skin condition that affects thousands of dogs in Australia every year.
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Heat Stroke
Heatstroke is a very serious condition caused by a marked elevation in body temperature
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Obesity in dogs- Canine Couch Potatoes
There is alarming evidence that suggests that over 20% of all dogs in Australia are clinically obese. That means there are more than a million obese dogs living in Australia alone.
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Summer time and your pet
Summer is fast approaching....
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Vaccinations and your puppy
Vaccinations protect your puppy from potentially dangerous disease
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winter time and your pet
While we are very good at looking after ourselves during the winter months, we often forget that our pets feel the cold as well. They look so cosy in their warm, furry and to ...
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Dog Friendly Accomodation
Select a state you wish to travel to find a hotel that welcomes your pet as well!
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toby awards
Toby and Katrina’s
favourite places
to stay while
on the road.
VIC
Johanna
Johanna Seaside Cottages
Just off the Great Ocean Road this is a unique group of dog friendly cottages which enjoy views over the river flats, undulating hills and the ocean and there is 260 hectares for walks with your dog
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NSW
Sydney
The Hughenden Boutique Hotel, Woollahra NSW
Set in the heart of Paddington/Woollahra in Sydney and is located just across the road from Centennial Park. The hotel has dedicated pet friendly rooms with private courtyard or enclosed atriums. The location is a winner.
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Cats
Cats behaving badly-My cat claws and shreds all of our furniture
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