Understanding Pet Insurance: What You Need to Know
In Australia, there is a wealth of pet insurance providers to choose from. However, what each provider covers varies hugely depending on the policy, meaning it’s important to select the right policy for your pet. In this blog, we will briefly cover what pet insurance is, what considerations you need to keep in mind and […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners: Enhancing Pet Well-being
This New Year is the perfect time to make resolutions to aid in your pet’s health and well-being. After all, our dogs, cats and other animals deserve a fresh start just like we do. Having a happy and healthy pet requires not just peak physical health but mental stimulation, emotional well-being and a positive environment. […]
Travelling with Pets: Preparation and Safety Guidelines
Travelling with your pet can be stressful if you are not prepared. In this guide, we will cover all the considerations you should make before travelling a long distance. Before The Trip Book a pre-travel vet checkup Before you travel, it is highly advisable that you visit the vet to ensure your pet is in […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets: Keeping Them Safe During Festivities
There’s nothing like the joy the festive season can bring. However, while humans indulge in celebrations and tradition, the holidays can present a hazardous time for pets. It is a time of increased temptations that can quickly lead to an emergency if you’re not careful. This is why being aware of the dangers is instrumental […]
Recognising and Managing Arthritis in Pets
Osteoarthritis, also known as Degenerative Joint Disease, doesn’t just impact people. It is a painful condition that can similarly affect the joints of dogs, cats and other pets, regardless of breed or age. Sadly, arthritis can severely limit your pet’s quality of life. It can lead to side effects such as lameness, reduced activity and […]
Pet Obesity: Causes, Risks, and Weight Management Strategies
Just like humans, if a pet doesn’t have a healthy lifestyle, it may become overweight. An animal is considered obese when it has an excess level of body fat. Contrary to what some may believe, your pet having a few extra pounds has a great health impact and may make their life less enjoyable. It […]
Vaccination Schedules: Protecting Your Pet at Every Life Stage
Vaccinating our pets is the best thing we can do to help protect them from serious or potentially fatal diseases, and also help prevent the spread of these diseases to the wider pet population. A vaccination stimulates the immune system to help fight against that specific disease, and although it may not prevent our pet […]
Dental Care for Pets: Why It Matters and How to Maintain It
Just like us, our pets need regular dental checks to ensure their teeth and gums remain healthy. Rotten teeth are not just about smelly breath and tooth loss; poor dental hygiene can lead to very painful gum disease and infections, which can be spread by bacteria via the bloodstream to vital organs and potentially cause […]
Preventing Common Parasites in Pets
Prevention is always better than cure, and when it comes to parasite prevention, you are not only protecting your precious pets from a range of health problems, but yourself and your family as well, as several parasites can be transmitted to humans and pose a range of health problems too. Your vet will advise you […]
Nutrition Tips for Senior Pets
The nutritional needs of any mammal will change throughout their lives, especially as they get older and become less active. Like us, our pets don’t need so many calories as they age, and their metabolism naturally begins to slow down. Less activity requires fewer calories; otherwise, there is a tendency for weight gain. There are […]
