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Planning Road Trips with Pets: A Guide for Pet Owners

Road trips can be an exciting adventure, but when you have a pet, it's important to make sure they're safe and comfortable during travel. Whether you're planning a short weekend trip or a long cross-country interstate pet travel, taking your furry friend along for the ride can make the experience even better. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind when planning a road trip with pets. Research pet-friendly accommodations and destinations The first step in planning a successful pet-friendly road trip is to research pet-friendly accommodations and destinations. In Australia, …

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What are the benefits of owning a dog?

Owning a dog can provide many physical, mental and emotional benefits. From unconditional love and companionship to feeling more relaxed and less stressed, dogs can make great additions to any home. In this blog post, we will explore the many advantages of owning a dog and how they can improve your life. 1. Unconditional Love All owners know the feeling of coming home to a furry, four-legged friend that is so excited to see them – and that feeling of unconditional love never gets old. Dogs give us unconditional love that can’t be found in many other places. Studies even suggest that …

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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 tempted. 2. Tillandsia This plant is not very toxic, but is safe for dogs to eat. This tropical …

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How to Prevent Puppy Nibbles

Puppies are known to nibble, nip, mouth and bite. It can be a dangerous habit if not corrected early on. To prevent puppy nibbles you must teach your dog what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. Let's look at tips to prevent puppy nibbles. Puppy Nibbles Are a Growth Stage Around the 6-10 week old mark puppies start biting at each other. They tend to play a little rougher. This time frame is when puppies are learning bite limits and boundaries with their littermates. Most puppies are adopted during this age period. It's best to let your puppy be with its littermates at least until …

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What to do if your dog is stung by a Jellyfish

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 different species of Jellyfish in the ocean with their own different type of toxins however the most common signs of a Jellyfish sting in dogs include: changes in heart rhythm confusion fever drooling pain itching lameness swelling vomiting Treatment To treat a Jellyfish sting in your …

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