Top 20 Dogs Names for 2018ByHIF Australia11 January 2019We’ve put together the most popular names for our furry friends in 2018. Does your pooches’ name make the list?Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
Top 20 Baby Names for 2018ByHIF Australia09 January 2019Are you looking for baby name inspiration or wondering what’s trending? Here are the top 20 baby names in Australia for 2018. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Pets of the HomelessByHIF Australia02 January 2019Pets provide us with comfort, security and friendship. So how would you feel if you and your pet were facing or experiencing homelessness? In this short video, our friends at Pooches at Play caught up with the founder of Pets of the Homeless Yvonne, who along with a team of volunteers provide assistance with pet food, veterinary care and emergency boarding to help alleviate the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Cherry Eye in DogsByHIF Australia27 December 2018Have you ever heard of Cherry Eye in dogs? It’s a common eyelid protrusion which isn’t very painful but can cause problems if left untreated. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr Melissa chats with Sheridan about her dog, Jedi’s experience with Cherry Eye and how they treated it. Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead More0 Comments
Hip Dysplasia in DogsByHIF Australia10 December 2018Did you know hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal disorders seen in dogs? Recognising the signs and symptoms of hip dysplasia is super important for early intervention and pain mitigation. With this in mind, we caught up with our friends at Pooches at Play who explain everything you need to know about this condition.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
Preventing Torn Cruciate Ligaments in DogsByHIF Australia03 December 2018Did you know, dogs can tear their cruciate ligament just like humans? In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Mel catches up with Liz and her dogs, Billy and Bobbie to discuss what to do if your dog tears their cruciate and the common signs and symptoms of this injury.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead More0 Comments
Snake Bites and Your PetsByHIF Australia26 November 2018Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. Particularly, as the weather starts to warm up, dogs and cats can have these encounters in local parks near water such as lakes and beaches, or even in your back yard. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Mel discusses how important it is to recognise the signs of a bite and what to do if it happens.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead More0 Comments
Overweight PetsByHIF Australia08 November 2018In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Mel explains how many owners are unaware their dog is at an unhealthy weight range and the impact this can have on their overall health.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
Happy (Healthy) HalloweenByHIF Australia30 October 2018Happy Halloween weekend! Whether you're attending a costume party or trick-or-treating with the kids, we hope you have a spook-tacular day! And speaking of your little ones, here's some quick and easy ways to inject a fun dose of 'healthy' into Halloween...Category:RecipesRead More0 Comments
Dogs and Stick Injuries ByHIF Australia17 October 2018Many dogs love to chew sticks, carry sticks and chase sticks but did you know that they can be very hazardous to dogs? In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, veterinary expert, Dr Melissa Meehan sits down with ‘Hif’ to discuss the stick injuries that can happen and how we can keep our dogs safe with some friendly alternatives. Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
Why Vet Bills Can Sometimes Seem ExpensiveByHIF AustraliaA vet clinic is a one stop shop when it comes to your pet’s health. Vets are the surgeon, the dentist, the anaesthetist, the radiologist, the pathologist, the pharmacist. Not to mention all the medical equipment required to diagnose and treat all the different species and diseases that they see. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, veterinary expert, Dr Melissa Meehan sits down with ‘Hif’ to discuss why vet bills can sometimes seem expensive.Category:Pet Health, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
Health Insurance or “Self-Insurance”? What You Need to KnowByHIF Australia11 September 2018Have you ever heard of the term “self-insurance”? It’s being referred to as an alternative to the traditional process of taking out a health insurance policy as a safety net. But can you really afford to self-insure and is it the safest option? According to finance and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, “The answer is probably not. You never really know when a medical issue can pop up and how much it’s going to cost you, the reality is that not everyone can afford to fork out $35,000 when the time comes.” With this in mind, Bessie discusses the importance of having health insurance and being covered if the worst happened.Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments