Life is busy enough and we don’t always have time to think about trivial things. We worry about our health and our pet’s health and how to keep them safe. We worry about so many things that we feel are critical to our wellbeing, but we never stop to think about the small things that…
It is a big decision to foster a puppy, let alone a puppy that is being raised to be a guide dog, it puts a huge responsibility on your shoulders. We wanted to speak to a family that has first-hand experience with fostering a guide dog to get a better understanding of exactly what it…
Teaching an old dog new tricks might be challenging but teaching them to welcome a puppy into your home can be done. You just need a bit of work from your side, but hey, it honestly can be done! One of the most important things to keep in mind is that you are bringing a…
Meet Oliver, a small, abandoned kitten. His name was inspired by the great novel written by Charles Dickens based on the life of a 9-year-old orphan, Oliver Twist. From the beginning… About 4 weeks ago Oliver and his two siblings were found by a rescue centre volunteer who specialised in housing stray and abandoned animals,…
Easter is a time for chocolate, spending time with family and friends, egg hunts, relaxing, and… you guessed it, more chocolate! We know chocolate is taboo for our four-legged friends, but does that mean that they can’t be part of the fun? Absolutely not! Below are a few tips on having a pet friendly Easter…
Not sure if you’ve ever been to an animal shelter, if you have, oh boy you will know exactly what I am about to say. You walk around and all you see are these huge puppy eyes staring at you, wishing, and hoping that they will be the ones to be picked. You just want…
According to historical philosophy, animals are sensitive souls! Sensitive souls have great emotional passion, intensity, depth, and heightened perceptive skills, which may explain why our little fur babies can be super sensitive and get stressed or anxious easily. The good news is we have stumbled across a great way to help make them feel relaxed, PET…
TELE TRIAGE SUPPORT FOR PETS IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS With floods ravaging the East Coast of Australia there are huge barriers for pet and animal carers to access vital care. VetChat, Australia’s leading telehealth service for pets will be providing those in flood affected areas with access to Australian registered Veterinarians via video, message or …
Do you remember the moment when you locked eyes for the first time with your furry friend? It was love at first sight! Valentine’s Day is coming up and since it is the day of love, why not celebrate it with the one that gives the best cuddles! Check out some suggestions on how to…
Whether to dress or not to dress our furry friends is often a hot topic when pet parents come together, and the answer isn’t as clear-cut as you would think. Concerns about whether it is right to dress pets may raise questions such as: Do pets feel comfortable in clothes? Is it ok for my…