DOES YOUR DOG SUFFER FROM SEPARATION ANXIETY? A common complaint of pet parents is that their dogs are destructive when left alone.  Their dogs might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig or try to escape. Another is from neighbours of dogs that howl or bark persistently only when the pet owners are away, such that […]

Hot Weather Is Not Good For Your Dog Let’s face it, not everyone looks forward to the heat of the Australian summer.  We need to keep our cool and we do so in many ways, using shade, drinking cold drinks, swimming in the sea, using parasols etc. Your dog is no different, and it is […]

Does Your Dog Have Arthritis? I don’t think there’s a more pitiful sight as witnessing a dog that has arthritis. If you think your dog may have arthritis (see signs below) it is important that you have your pet professionally diagnosed as soon as possible. Arthritis is usually a result of ongoing wear and tear […]

Why Do You Hate Trimming Your Dog’s Nails? “I’m afraid of hitting the quick and causing my dog pain!” “My dog hates it!” “My dog is too big for me to cut his nails by myself!” “It just causes too much stress for me and my dog.”   Consequences of Long Toenails Long dog nails […]