How to Manage Your Dog’s Fear of FireworksByLaura Vissaritis30 December 2019As we celebrate events, special occasions and parties with firework displays, not all our family members are joining in on the fun. Some dogs are very frightened of fireworks and they can cause a lot of anxiety for our fur-kids. Follow animal behaviourist expert, Laura V’s top tips and advice to help keep your dog calm for the next celebration in your area.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What Every Dog Owner Should Know About ParvovirusByLaura VissaritisWhen you hear of the disease commonly called Parvo, you have an immediate sense of dread, for it's one of those diseases that we as dog owners believe to be fatal.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sun Protection For PetsByLaura Vissaritis14 November 2019With Aussie’s sun loving approach to life, we all know the importance of the slip, slop, slap. But what about our pets? Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Feeling anxious? Talk to your pet, they know exactly how to help. ByLaura Vissaritis26 May 2017Every now and then, we all experience anxiety. Whether stuck in a traffic jam, preparing for an exam or simply waiting at the doctor's surgery; anxiety is a natural and normal trade-off for survival. Those of us who are hit hard, often find it difficult to mediate unhelpful thoughts, experiencing a range of relentless symptoms that can leave us feeling helpless and hopeless. So who do we turn to in times of distress? Who will listen? Who promises not to judge and will offer overwhelming comfort when we need it the most? According to Laura - "She'd say an animal".Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do pets really help us live longer? ByLaura Vissaritis01 May 2017According to our resident Animal Behaviourist & Psychotherapist, Laura V, the answer is yes. In this article she explains how...Category:Pet Health, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Dog ‘n’ Health Games Set to Put the Fun Into FundraisingByHIF Australia24 April 2017Perth - have you registered your fur-kid for the HIF Dog 'n' Health Games? Karen Rhodes, President of the Dogs’ Refuge Home says "It’s a fantastic opportunity for animal lovers across Perth to exercise with their canine companion for a great cause and we’re thrilled that our great supporters at HIF are again supporting this fun fundraiser for the second year running.” The fundraiser will take place at Sir James Mitchell Park on Sunday 30 April in the form of a family-friendly day, which includes a fun zone for children, and which is set to see all proceeds being donated to animal welfare charity, the Dogs’ Refuge Home. We hope to see you all there. Category:HIF News, Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
HIF Dog ’n’ Health Games 2017ByMatt Fuller13 April 2017With the second HIF Dog 'n' Health Games just around the corner now, we asked our fitness guru Matt Fuller to explore how pets can have a positive impact on our health and lifestyle in return. Even better, Matt has included short clip of him and Boots working out together in the park. So the next time you're out with your fur-kid why not give it a go? Category:Fitness, Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment