What to Do With Your Dog if It’s Raining! ByLaura Vissaritis07 August 2020As my dogs get older, they seem less interested in exercising in the rain and hail.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Your Pet Helps and How You Can Pay Them Back ByLaura Vissaritis30 June 2020There can be no doubt that spending time with our pets improves our wellbeing. It even makes us live longer. And yes, your pet will live longer if they’re happier too.Category:Pet Health, Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Do I Teach My Dog to Walk on Lead?ByLaura Vissaritis26 May 2020It should be an opportunity to get exercise, bond with your dog, absorb the surroundings and allow your dog to check the daily pee-mails.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Anxiety in CatsByLaura Vissaritis21 March 2018Anxiety 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. Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Should Your Pets Sleep On Your Bed?ByLaura Vissaritis14 March 2018There's no doubt that pets are good for us. Current research confirms everything we have ever believed, including how pets decrease our blood pressure, increase our happy brain chemicals, improve our social skills and even in many cases; help us to live longer. But what about the question that sparks great debate across pet owners: should your pet sleep on your bed? In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviour expert, Laura V, delves into the research behind this topic and provides her opinion and top tips to ensure a great night’s sleep for both you and your pet. Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Should I Get a Second Dog? Laura V’s Top Tips for welcoming a second dog into your homeByLaura Vissaritis19 February 2018Are you thinking about introducing another four legged friend into your home? Before you make that decision always make sure it is what is in your existing dog's best interests. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviorist Laura V shares her top tips to make sure that introducing your second dog is as successful as possible. Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is Your Dog a Fussy Eater? Here’s What You Can DoByLaura Vissaritis05 February 2018Living with a fussy eater can be a nightmare, but what if that fussy eater is your pet? If there are indications that you might have inadvertently reinforced a finicky eating behaviour in your dog, here are Laura V's top tips to teach your dog to turn down their nose instead of turning it up!Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Make Your Old Pet Feel Young AgainByLaura Vissaritis19 January 2018What can we do to give our beloved pets the happiest, healthiest and longest life possible? According to animal behaviourist expert, Laura V, "Actually, it’s pretty simple. Everything our pets do to help us live longer, we can offer right back to them." In her latest article for HIF, Laura shares her top tips for helping your older pet feel young again.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Why Does My Dog Do That?ByLaura Vissaritis05 January 2018You’re supposed to know everything about your best friend, aren’t you? What they love, what they hate, what makes them laugh and what makes them cry. But, what if your best mate just so happens to be a dog? In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist expert, Laura V explains some of the unexplained to help you get into the mind of your furry beloved.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Pet Safety Tips for ChristmasByLaura Vissaritis21 December 2017The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents love to include their fur-kids in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays though, it's important to ensure you keep your pet happy, healthy and safe. With this in mind HIF blogger and pet care expert, Laura V shares her top pet safety tips for Christmas. Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Keeping your Pet safe in SummerByLaura Vissaritis13 December 2017Summer can mean lots of fun outside with our pets. But with this summer being predicted to be one of the hottest with soaring temperatures, we need to take the appropriate steps to protect our beloved animals. Whether you take them for a walk down the street, a ride in the car, or just out in the yard to play, the heat can be extremely hard on them. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist, Laura V, to hear her top tips on how we can ensure our best furry or feathered friends can enjoy summertime as much as the rest of us, without encountering the risks of overheating.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why Does My Cat Do That? – Common Questions and Answers on Cat Behaviour ByLaura Vissaritis01 December 2017Have you ever asked yourself "Why does my cat do that?". Well, cats have strange hobbies. Some like to hide in boxes, some like to scratch your couch, and some like to bring you presents from outside. If you’ve wondered why cats have these quirky behaviours, wonder no more! We’ve asked our animal behaviourist expert, Laura V to explain these unusual behaviours, and give you an insight into the world of your cat. Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Reasons Why Your Pet is Being Naughty ByLaura Vissaritis27 November 2017How can you raise a pet to trust and respect you, without challenging your guidance, pushing your boundaries and occasionally being badly behaved? HIF Pet Care blogger, Laura V told us, "Well, if I must be honest, you can’t. All relationships at some point are faced with interpersonal challenges. Successful relationships however, face these with Consistency, Patience and Respect, or as I like to call it CPR. As a behaviourist, I try to get people to understand that naughtiness is a symptom of underlying issues, which is generally frustration and anxiety. Once we identify the cause of the unwanted quirks, we can help our beloved pets to overcome them." With this in mind, we caught up with Laura to hear how we can implement her CPR approach successfully, to get less naughty and more nice out of our best mates.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment