Intervertrebal Disc Degeneration Case StudyByHIF Australia18 April 2018Did you know that intervertebral disc disease, or IVDD is very common in dogs? In particular daxons, or commonly known as sausage dogs, with their long back and little legs, they need to take special care of their backs. Especially because of their predisposition to intervertebral disc disease, or IVDD. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Gyton catches up with daxon owner, Sarah to hear their personal experience with IVDD.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Preparing for a New Baby ByHIF Australia12 April 2018Have you ever wondered how to prepare your dog for your newborn's arrival? According to Dr. Melissa, "You want to make sure that there’s a positive association between them and the baby. When the baby is getting lots and lots of attention, it's important to praise the dogs. The more they’re rewarded, the more positive they’ll feel about the new situation." In this short clip, Melissa provides her top tips on how to provide a loving home to the humans and fur-kids in your family equally.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Top Reasons for Vet VisitsByHIF Australia08 April 2018There are many reasons that our dogs visit the vets and for the most part this is for a general checkup, but other times things can be a little more serious and it’s important to know why. In this short clip, Dr. Melissa Meehan talks us through the top reasons why our dogs pay a visit to the vet and shares her top tips on preventive measures to put in place and the best treatment for our pooches.Category:Pet Health, Vet Visits Read More0 Comments
What You Need to Know About the 1 April Rate ChangeByHIF Australia23 February 2018Every year, health insurance premiums in Australia go up. This is for a few reasons, but mostly to cater for growth in the industry and to ensure that the private health system can sustain itself. In her latest article for HIF, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au explains all you need to know about the April 1 rate change. Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
How to Cut Costs on Your Gym MembershipByHIF Australia12 February 2018How can you keep gym membership costs to a minimum? In her latest article for HIF, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au shares her top tips on how you can get exercise for less. Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
The Importance of Good Optical HealthByHIF Australia15 January 2018How can you maintain good eye health? In her latest article for HIF, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au shares her top tips on how you can strive to look after your eye sight. Category:Optical HealthRead More0 Comments
Australia's Top 50 Baby Names in 2017ByHIF Australia11 January 2018Ever wondered what names are trending right now? Your wish is our command! Here are the top 25 boys names and the top 25 girls names for 2017.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Top 20 Dog Names in 2017ByHIF Australia10 January 2018We have compiled our top names of 2017 from the many dog names who join us each week.....and here are the top 10 female and male names in order of popularity. Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
Perth Scorchers Sign HIF as Official Health Insurance PartnerByHIF Australia31 October 2017The Perth Scorchers announce partnership with HIF, who have joined the team as an official partner for the 2017/18 season. HIF Executive Manager Anne Humphrey said: "HIF is excited to be on the Perth Scorchers team. We are confident that this sponsorship will help encourage our members to live more healthy and active lives, and make better choices about their health"Category:HIF NewsRead More0 Comments
Why Do You Need Travel Insurance?ByHIF Australia31 October 2017It’s that time of year again! Aussies are starting to plan their Christmas holiday travels, and typically this involves journeying by plane or boat. According to money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Something that doesn't always come to mind is the importance of travel insurance. Planning your trip could be so exciting that booking insurance might even be forgotten altogether. But having protection in place is important in case something goes wrong." In her latest article for HIF, Bessie explains the the reasons why travel insurance is so important.Category:HIF News, Travel, Travel InsuranceRead More0 Comments
HIF Continues to Offer Outstanding Value Health Cover in 2017ByHIF Australia06 October 2017For the fourth year running, we've scooped a host of industry awards for 'Outstanding Value' health cover. Click through now to find out more...Category:HIF News, Health InsuranceRead More0 Comments
Why the Breed of Your Dog Will Affect Your Pet Insurance PremiumByHIF Australia03 October 2017You may not be aware that pet insurance premiums are influenced by the breed and age of the dog that you want to get covered. But why is this? What is it about different breeds that make some so expensive to insure, and others much cheaper? In this article, money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from Finder.com.au explains why breed affects your dog’s pet insurance premium.Category:Pet Health, Pet InsuranceRead More0 Comments