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Pets
Pets
Planning for the costs of pet ownership
Aussies love pets. A whopping 40 per cent of households have a dog, and more than a quarter of Australian homes a feline family member.
Pets
Travelling with pets
If you love to travel, but can’t bear to part with your fur children, why not bring them along for the adventure?
Karan White
Blogger
Pets
A brush with deer-saster
It was 5am when Renee Bertolus and her husband of just five days, Dean Mather, woke to the unmistakable sound of their 2-year-old Corgi, Sesame, being sick.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Pets
Puppy proofing your home
When bringing a new puppy home, you need to remember that they’ll be curious – ready to explore and investigate.
Pets
Dog shaming reflections on a dog in disgrace
When we brought our new puppy home, we thought she was the perfect mix of cute, cuddly and cheeky. We had no idea of the journey ahead.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Pets
Planning for the costs of pet ownership
Aussies love pets. A whopping 40 per cent of households have a dog, and more than a quarter of Australian homes a feline family member.
Pets
Life after lockdown helping your pets adjust
Now that we’re preparing to head back to the workplace and see our friends and family more, our pets may need a little help with getting used to us being away from home.
Trudie McConnochie
Writer
Pets
Fella's battle with IVDD
When Karan White noticed her Fella was acting differently, she immediately knew it was IVDD.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Pets
Healthy Christmas dog treats
Unlike us humans, dogs aren't in the habit of gorging over the holiday period. But that doesn't mean we can't include them in the fun!
Fiona Rigg
Creator of PAWDinkum
Pets
Protective Border Collie's remarkable intuition
When Jessica Bean wakes in the night gasping for breath, her Border Collie Perra knows what to do. When Jess develops an infection, Perra is often the first one to detect it. This is Jess’s story about the incredible bond she holds with her protective pooch.
Jessica Bean
Health empowerment coach, blogger and speaker
Pets
How to plan a puppy dog party
Pets are part of the family too. Here’s your guide on how to plan a party for your dog.
Karan White
Blogger
Pets
Seven ways to keep pets cool on hot days
Here are a few things you can do to look after your fur babies on scorching summer days, when you can’t leave them inside air-conditioned rooms.
Christie Cooper
Journalist
Pets
How to prepare your pet for fireworks
Use our top tips to take the stress and worry out of fireworks night for your pet.
Serena Faber-Nelson
Blogger
Pets
How to include your pets in the Christmas celebrations
We love them like family and with our tips you can keep your favourite pet happy and healthy throughout the holiday season.
Serena Faber-Nelson
Blogger
Pets
Why rescue dogs rock
Looking to add a furry member to your family? Here’s what makes rescue dogs the smartest pet choice for families.
Serena Faber-Nelson
Blogger
Pets
Healthy dogs treats
Healthy treats for your dog are easy to make and are sure to make tails wag!
Karan White
Blogger
Pets
How to groom your dog or puppy
Grooming your dog is an essential part of taking care of them, but it is also a lovely time for you to bond.
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Pets
How to take care of your puppy's teeth
Just as oral care is important for humans, so too is it important for our four legged friends. Oral care is sometimes overlooked in our pets but it is an important part of their overall wellbeing.
Danielle Colley
Blogger