Anal gland care is an important aspect of maintaining your dog's health and comfort. Anal glands, also known as anal sacs, are small glands located on either side of a dog's anus. These glands produce a smelly substance that is normally expelled during bowel movements. However, sometimes these glands can become impacted or infected, leading to discomfort, pain, and potential health issues for your dog. Here are some tips for caring for your dog's anal glands: By following these tips and …
Dog Friendly Indoor Plants
If you love house plants, you'll be delighted to know that there are plenty of plants that are 'pet friendly'. Here are 5 dog-friendly and non toxic indoor plants. 1. Staghorn Fern The staghorn fern is another great plant for indoor dogs. This tropical plant can help purify the air of toxins and is a great alternative to the spider plant. The best part about this fern? Its unique look! As you may know, dogs like to chew on things, so be sure to put it in a place where they won't be …
At home dental care
Have you ever received a big sloppy kiss from your pet only to have you dry retching and thinking “oh your breath stinks!”. This is a very good indication that your pet is in some serious need of dental care. Don’t worry though, you are not alone as Periodontal disease is quite common with studies showing that approximately 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of 3 years have some form of dental disease. Dental disease, also known as periodontal disease, is when a build-up of …
Noise Phobias: Thunder and Loud Noises
Many people owning a puppy or dog may be surprised when dog exhibits an undo fear of noises such as thunder or fireworks. All dogs have a mild fear of noises, just as most children do when they are young. But unlike children, you can't really explain to a puppy or even a full-grown dog that the thunder is a simple natural event caused from lightning. Some vets estimate that as many as 5 to 10 percent of dogs have some noise phobia problems and some dogs, notably, Collies, Golden …
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Bringing Your Microchipped Dog From Overseas Into Australia
Arriving in Australia with your Dog The Australian Government requires all pets that are being imported into Australia be microchipped prior to arrival however it is the owner’s responsibility to have the microchip registered on a microchip database once in the country. Quarantine may have given you an information pack on registering your pet’s microchip number on a National Database. However if you weren't given any information, if you organise to see a Vet upon arrival or in the …
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