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 MoreWrite a Comment
How to Keep Your Pet Calm When They Visit the VetByLaura Vissaritis27 September 2018Many dogs dislike going to the vet, the sounds and the smells can cause your fur-baby to be stressed and anxious, but it doesn't have to always be that way. Vet visits are essential to the health and wellbeing of your four-legged friend, so we asked Laura V to share her top tips to make your dog’s life easier on these very important visits. Category:Pet Health, Vet Visits Read MoreWrite a Comment
What Is a Therapy Dog and What Do They Do?ByLaura Vissaritis17 September 2018Did you know over 20,000 Australians enjoy a visit from a therapy dog each week? According to animal behaviourist, Laura V, “For the everyday person, the hug of a dog, the wagging of a tail and their unconditional love makes us all feel better. Therapy dogs though are carefully selected and trained to assist with the mental and physical wellbeing of people, who are often experiencing some sort of chronic illness or stress.” With this in mind, Laura V shares some of the incredible ways canines are helping people with a variety of disorders or disabilities to get them through their day.Category:Mental Health, Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment