Unfortunately Jellyfish and other toxic sea animals are part and parcel when it comes to swimming at the beach. Chances of your dog getting a stung by a Jellyfish may be low but it is worth knowing what to do to treat a Jellyfish sting in the event it ever does occur. Symptoms There are many […]
National Pet Register Shutting Down Operations
After 28 years of operation the National Pet Register (NPR) which is owned and run by The Lost Dogs Home in Melbourne is shutting down operations. The microchip database will be handed over to Central Animal Records (also known as CAR). It’s a bitter sweet moment for me as I worked at the National Pet […]
How to Make Your Holiday Accomodation Dog Friendly
Do you have an existing holiday accommodation business or planning on starting one and plan on making it dog friendly? We have compiled a list of tips and suggestions on how you may be able to achieve this and in turn attract travellers with their dogs. Policy Decide if you will allow guests to have […]
Bringing Your Microchipped Dog From Overseas Into Australia
Arriving in Australia 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 […]
Canine Parvovirus – Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention
Canine parvovirus (commonly known as parvo) is a serious condition that affects dogs, especially puppies six months old and younger. The disease inflicts significant suffering and can be life-threatening. The virus is highly resilient and difficult to rid from the environment. It can live on the surface of dog bowls and floors, linger in carpets and attach itself to other inanimate objects. The […]
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