Training your puppy is an important step in making sure they are safe and ensuring they grow into a well-behaved canine citizen. Enrolling your puppy in a puppy training program run by an experienced trainer will provide them with a great start in life and can help you develop a strong bond with your new puppy as you both learn together. There are lots of puppy classes out there, but before signing your puppy up for a class, take time to enquire about the methods used by the trainer.…
When you have pets, you need to worry about their health. You know you need to take your pet to the vet for routine medical care. This can include vaccinations, well-pet check-ups, and desexing. But, some situations need an emergency trip to the vet. If you’re like most pet owners, you might not know when your pet is experiencing an emergency. If that’s the case, read the list provided below. If your pet has experienced any of these situations, take your pet to the vet right away.…
You’ve likely heard of hives in humans, but did you know dogs can develop them, too? Hives are generally an immune reaction to a perceived or real threat, and they tend to appear very quickly. In some cases, they disappear quickly on their own, but they will often need treatment. Even if your dog’s hives disappear as quickly as they appeared, it’s wise to have them checked over by a vet to try and establish what caused them.…
Puppy pre-school is a fun way to teach your puppy the skills it will need to be a well-behaved member of your family. If you’re looking for a place to take your pup, here are four skills they will learn at puppy pre-school.
1. Your Pup Will Learn Basic Obedience Commands And Skills
The first skill your puppy will learn at puppy pre-school is basic obedience commands and skills. This includes sitting, laying down and staying, among other things.…
Winter will soon be here. If you have dogs, now’s the time to start thinking about winter pet grooming. You might not realise this, but winter weather can cause serious problems for your dogs, especially if they’re not properly groomed. Most pet owners know that their dogs require grooming during the summer months. After all, summer grooming helps to keep dogs clean and cool during extreme heat. However, grooming can also provide health benefits for your dogs during the winter months as well.…
For most Australian dog parents, pet desexing is simply part of being a responsible owner. The procedure is in fact mandatory in some states and territories. It can help to manage undesirable behaviour traits, while also avoiding the possibility of unwanted litters — and unwanted dogs are a real problem in Australia, with some 44,000 dogs euthanised each year. Although the need for desexing might be perfectly clear, some dog parents might find themselves dealing with unexpected consequences in the months following the procedure.…
Cats and dogs are two of the most popular types of pets across Australia, and at first glance, they do not seem to have much in common. They have very different temperaments and behaviours, as well as lifestyles and food requirements. However, in one respect, they are identical and that is that both are better off after having gone through a desexing procedure. While there are many benefits to the pets themselves, ranging from reducing disease to preventing unwanted pregnancies you couldn’t legally keep, there are also many benefits to you, the owner.…
Your pet is a valuable member of your family. They may keep you engaged and help you beat boredom and stress. Besides, they may even help boost your children’s emotional development and offer good companionship. Therefore, it would help if you took care to ensure that they stay healthy.
Unfortunately, your pet won’t tell you when they feel unwell. Therefore, you have to look out for the signs of illness and seek the necessary veterinarian services before your pet’s medical condition deteriorates.…
Desexing canine pets will prevent the birth of unwanted offspring. The process will also minimise the risk of dangerous reproductive diseases. Besides, the behavioural problems associated with the compulsion to reproduce will be eliminated. The primary concern for most pet owners is the risk of complications during and after the surgical procedure.
The desexing of dogs is relatively invasive. The procedure is conducted after the use of general anaesthesia to minimise pain and movement.…
If your beloved dog has been diagnosed with kidney disease, you must remember that their condition can’t actually be cured. This might sound like the situation is nothing but doom and gloom, but kidney disease in dogs is a chronic condition that can be managed to ensure that your dog can maintain their quality of life. What sort of management is needed?
The Importance of Nutrition
In early-stage kidney disease, your dog’s nutrition becomes crucial.…
