Cheap And Easy Enrichment Toy Ideas For Your PetByLaura Vissaritis27 November 2021Sometimes, when we think of enrichment toys, we think high cost and low durability. But in truth, enrichment toys can be cheap, easy and fun to make on your own.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You're at WorkByTammy George28 September 2021If your dog misses you all day while you’re at work, there are few things you can do to keep them out of mischief.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Bringing Home a Rescue Dog - Tips and AdviceByTammy George04 August 2021Taking on a rescue dog is admirable because it’s often not as easy as it may seem. Use our tips to ensure your dog has a smooth transition into your family.Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
The Secret to Your Cat’s PurrByLaura Vissaritis27 August 2018There is no doubt we love to hear our cats purr. But have you ever wondered why they do it? According to Animal behaviourist Laura V, “Purring is most likely an emotional expression. Depending on the circumstances, a cat may be experiencing a range of emotions from happiness and relaxation, to hunger, distress, or sometimes even pain.” In her latest article Laura V shares her knowledge on how and why cats purr.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Do Dogs Know When You’re Sad? 5 Ways Your Dog Senses your MoodByTammy GeorgeWe’ve always known dogs are smart but are they really perceptive enough to know when you are sad, happy, stressed, pregnant or ill?Category:Pet Health, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Exercising with your Puppy - What you Need to KnowByLaura Vissaritis13 August 2018We all know there's more to fur babies than just those adorable puppy eyes. In fact, according to Animal Behaviourist Laura V, “One of the most important parts of a puppy’s routine is to establish an exercise schedule”. In her latest article for HIF Laura shares her top tops to ensure you expose your puppy to new experiences through physical and mental exercise, without risking their health and wellbeing.Category:Pet Health, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Training your kitten to use the litterByLaura VissaritisHave you just got a new kitten or thinking about adding one to your family? Animal behaviourist Laura V shares her top tips for training your kitten to use the litter.Category:Pet Health, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
How to Balance Your Pet with Your LifestyleByLaura Vissaritis23 July 2018Choosing the right type of pet is imperative, as is ensuring your lifestyle accommodates for it. According to animal behaviourist, Laura V, “One of the main reasons why many people decide against having a pet is not because they don’t want one, but because they believe their lifestyle is too hectic”. In her latest article for HIF, Laura shares her expert advice on how to ensure the right pet fits perfectly into your lifestyle.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment