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As much as we wish they could, our pets cannot communicate their needs to us, so with the help of our pet behaviorist experts and vets, we’ve created a host of articles with tips, tricks, advice and more to help you create a stronger connection with your pet.

Preparing for a New Baby

Preparing for a New Baby

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
12 April 2018
Have 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.
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Top Reasons for Vet Visits

Top Reasons for Vet Visits

HIF Australia
ByHIF Australia
08 April 2018

There 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.

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Anxiety in Cats

Anxiety in Cats

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
21 March 2018
Anxiety in dogs is pretty easy to spot, but what about anxiety in cats? According to animal behaviourst, Laura V, "Whilst we believe cats are less likely to suffer from anxiety than dogs, there is increasing evidence that cats benefit from owners who take preventative measures for anxiety. Because cats are less expressive, we may be missing critical signs of their emotional state." With this in mind we caught up with Laura to hear the signs we should watch out for and her top tips to help our felines overcome their anxiety. 
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