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 …
Ways to train your Shelter or Rescue Dog
If you're considering adding a shelter or rescue dog to your family, you must understand that the animal may not have been exposed to things you take for granted, like socialisation. It can be challenging to know where to start if you've never had one before or are not used to training them. But with the proper steps and patience, you can train him quickly and easily. Tips on how to train a newly adopted dog Training a newly adopted dog differs from training your own. You are the first …
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Exercising your dog – when enough is enough
My pet never knew when enough was enough when it came to fetching the ball. She would keep going until she could barely breathe if I had let her. Little did she know just how dangerous this could be to her health. We all want our pets to be happy and healthy and it's no secret that this involves a good diet, a good preventative schedule to keep those nasty fleas, tick, and worms away, and of course exercise. So, we have the diet and preventatives down pat but how do we know we are not …
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Faecal Consistency – When to be concerned
We have all, at some stage, been picking up our dog's poo and thought “mmmm that doesn’t look normal” Knowing the consistency, colour, coating, and content of our pets poo is extremely important as it can tell us a lot about what they are ingesting, any possible underlying behaviour concerns i.e stress/anxiety, or if there is something medically going on. As we always recommend, if you are concerned give your vet a call. They may advise that you bring in a fresh sample for analysis. The …
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Laila and Me – Healthy Dog Treats and Products
We recently did a mini interview with Melissa from Laila and Me. Laila and Me sell healthy dog (& cat) treats and products. We also have to point out that not only are the treats healthy and unique but that they are made locally here in Melbourne. We really like what your business stands for. Can you tell us how it came about? When Laila was a pup she developed extreme allergies and itchy skin, it was so horrible to watch, we started afood elimination diet, and that's when I started to …
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