How to Ensure My New Puppy Settles in WellByHIF Australia04 September 2018Taking a new puppy home is a very exciting and nerve-wracking time! But did you know that everything your puppy learns in the first 16 weeks they’ll remember for life? In this short clip, we caught up with our friends at Pooches at Play to hear their top tips on how to make your pup feel safe, comfortable and loved in its new home.Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
How Do I Pick the Right Dog for My Lifestyle?ByHIF Australia29 August 2018Thinking of adding a fur-kid to your family, but not sure where to start? In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her knowledge on what breeds might be the best choice for your individual circumstances and their personality traits.Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
Living with a Deaf DogByHIF Australia24 August 2018Did you know you can train a deaf dog just as well as a hearing dog? The only difference is that you use hand signals instead of verbal commands. In this short clip with Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her top tips for communicating with and training a deaf dog.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Why so Many Australians Are in the Dark About Ambulance CostsByHIF Australia23 August 2018Ambulance rides can be scary (and so can the fees!). In fact, according to Bessie from Finder.com.au, “One in 3 Australians wrongly believe that ambulances are free because they’re covered by Medicare”. In her latest article, Bessie discusses the many misconceptions, the associated costs and the simple solution.Category:Emergency CareRead More0 Comments
How Do I Pick the Right Breed and Age of Dog for My Family?ByHIF Australia14 August 2018Thinking of adding a fur-kid to your family, but not sure where to start? In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her knowledge on what breeds might be the best choice for your individual circumstances and their personality traits.Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
Living with a Blind DogByHIF Australia06 August 2018Did you know living with a blind dog isn’t as daunting as it sounds? Dogs are very adaptable because of their amazing sense of smell. In this short clip with Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her top tips for ensuring your dog adjusts to its surroundings.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
What does a pre-existing condition mean for my pet’s insurance?ByHIF Australia27 July 2018When considering pet insurance, it’s important to understand what might be classified as a pre-existing condition. In this short segment with our friends at Pooches at Play, Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Melissa Meehan, shares her knowledge on this subject and the importance of insuring your pets as early as possible.Category:Pet Health, Pet InsuranceRead More0 Comments
How to Clip Your Dog's NailsByHIF Australia18 July 2018With many of our dogs living mostly indoors and only walking short distances, our dog’s nails are not naturally being worn away. Many dog owners are nervous at the idea of trimming their dog’s nails, but according to Veterinary surgeon, Dr Melissa Meehan, all it takes is a little preparation and patience. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Melissa shares her tops tips on the best way to trim your dog’s nails in between grooming. Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Keeping Your Dog's Teeth Free From Gum Disease ByHIF Australia22 May 2018Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of poor dental health in both humans, and our furry friends? But, periodontitis occurs fives times more often in dogs than in humans due to dogs saliva being more basic as well as the lack of daily brushing. In this short clips with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Melissa explains how you can spot the symptoms and keep your dog's teeth free from gum disease.Category:Pet Health, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
Top Tips for Communicating with and Training a Deaf DogByHIF Australia18 May 2018Some puppies are born deaf and other dogs can go deaf from a variety of causes, from chronic ear infections or injuries to drug toxicity and, just like us, old age. Often people think that a deaf dog will have behavioural problems or will be too hard to train. But that’s simply not the case, you absolutely can train a deaf dog just as well as a hearing dog, the only difference is that you use hand signals instead of verbal commands. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Lara catches up with Judy Small who appears in this episode with her deaf dog, Chance, to hear her top tips for communicating with and training a deaf dog.Category:Pet Health, Training Your PetRead More0 Comments
Blood Infections and UTI’s in DogsByHIF Australia11 May 2018Cystitis and urinary tract infections, also known as UTI, not only affect us humans, but dogs can also suffer from these when their bladder becomes inflamed from infections, stones, or polyps and It's so important to get these checked out as soon as symptoms present themselves. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Melissa explains the symptoms to look out for and the the treatment options available.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead More0 Comments
Introducing our New HIF Member AppByHIF Australia04 May 2018Did you know there's a new and improved HIF Member app? Replacing our previous SmartClaim app, we’ve now made it even easier to make a claim and access your membership info, policy details and claims history all in one place. It’s just one more way we’re making a ‘hifference’ for our Members.Category:HIF News, Member Value, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments