Tick Prevention
Although ticks are found all over the world, the paralysis tick is only found in Australia. It is restricted to the humid east coast of Australia from North Queensland to Northern Victoria. The Gold Coast is right in the middle of the tick zone. The worst time for tick paralysis is from August through […]
What Could I Do to Keep My Dog From Having Dry Fur?
Regular grooming keeps a long coat glowing. Soft, shiny fur is a sign of good health in your dog; dry, dull fur is both unattractive and an indication that something might be wrong. Figuring out why your dog’s coat isn’t looking so good is the first step to changing it from dry and rough to […]
When Matting Occurs in a Dog’s Fur
With mats, there’s more to worry about than just the cosmetic aspect. Sure, your dog looks a little bedraggled and scruffy, but there’s more to the problem than meets the eye. When matting occurs in a dog’s fur, it’s important to know what to do and what not to do. Fuzzy Wuzzy Those gorgeous […]
4 New Year’s Resolutions All Cat and Dog Owners Should Make
Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolutions yet? Maybe you’re hoping to eat better, hit the gym more frequently or make a point to unplug from your phone more often. But what about your pets? Have you made any New Year’s resolutions regarding your cat or dog? If not, never fear its not […]
Brushing a difficult puppy
Question: Our friendly, happy puppy hates having his fur brushed — he will run and hide when he sees the brush come out. What can we do to get him used to being groomed? Answer: Dogs tend to remember experiences that are painful, scary or otherwise upsetting, especially if the negative experience occurred in […]
Is Cat Grooming Really Necessary?
Most people think cats can take care of themselves—and they’d actually prefer it that way—but even the most fastidious feline groomers could use a helping hand. Regular grooming—including brushing, bathing, shaving, and nail trimming—offers many benefits, including promoting a healthy coat, eliminating odors and matted fur, and reducing hairballs. In addition, it provides an […]
Tear Staining
Tear Staining: What Is It? What Causes It? Tear staining is usually caused by epiphora, which is the technical word for excessive tear production. The tearstains themselves are reddish-brown streaks under a dog’s (or cat’s) eyes. The condition is much more prevalent in certain breeds (for example, the Maltese, the Lhasa Apso, and the […]
Caring for your senior dog in winter
If you’re a dog owner, sooner or later the time will come that your furry friend will enter their senior years. Accommodating for an elderly dog is important. Their bones and joints become weaker and they begin to slow down. This is even more true in the winter months. Winter requires a new set of […]
Does Your Dog Dream?
Do you think your dog dreams? Do dogs dream? The answer is YES, according to the recent scientific data. The researchers claim dogs have the similar type of sleeping patterns as human beings. Therefore, at the beginning of sleep they have Slow Wave Sleep, which is a light sleep and dogs can be […]
Feeding Older Dogs
This article was written by Purina pty ltd To maintain your dog’s quality of life once he edges towards his senior years, it’s time to reassess his nutritional requirements. Senior service In general, dogs of seven years and older start taking life a bit easier and, as a result, their nutritional needs begin to […]
