How to know if your dog is really loyalByLaura Vissaritis21 May 2022One of the traits we adore most about our dogs is their unmistakable loyalty. How pleased they are when we return home, how they follow us to the bathroom, and how they fret deeply when we are absent. But, is it loyalty that drives these behaviours? Or have we actually mistaken what our proclaimed best friends are really doing? Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
How To Know If Your Dog Has a Behaviour Problem ByLaura Vissaritis01 May 2022When it comes to understanding dog behaviour, the most effective approach is to think from our dog’s perspective, instead of our own. Often, we expect dogs to be ‘well behaved’, however good behaviour to us may be quite different from our dog’s point of view. Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What your pet needs from you this yearByLaura Vissaritis10 March 2022Before a dog will listen to us, we must learn the art of listening to them. Here are some tips that will help you learn to provide the best relationship possible with your pet, and with yourself.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Introduce a New Kitten to Your Older CatByTammy GeorgeBringing home a new kitten can be stressful for everyone in the house, particularly the resident cat. They may not be happy with the new addition at first but with some patience, they can come around. Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Anal Gland Problems In DogsByLaura VissaritisApologies to anyone eating right now, but today’s topic is about something that is often overlooked by us, until it becomes a health issue for our dogs. And, usually it is not an area that we tend to look at very often!Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Planning A Holiday With Your Pet ByLaura VissaritisIf you’re anything like me, being able to take your pets on holiday with you can really make it feel complete.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Common Dangers To Your DogByLaura VissaritisBecause much of our dog’s choices are made by us. It means that we must always be vigilant with what is around them, where we take them and what they experience.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Often Should You Feed Your Cat?ByLaura VissaritisAround 35-50% of cats in Australia are heavier than they should be.Category:Nutrition, Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Pet First AidByLaura VissaritisWhilst all of us hope that we never have to worry about administering First Aid to our pets, the reality is that at some point, we may indeed have to.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Preparing Your Pets for WinterByLaura VissaritisWhilst our pets may have fur coats, there can be no doubt that dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and pet rodents feel the cold.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Approach and Greet a DogByLaura Vissaritis20 June 2019Whenever I see a dog, I invariably smile. There is something about dogs that make so many of us happy. They are incredibly loyal, loving and let’s be honest, they are adorable.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)ByLaura Vissaritis13 June 2019Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV is a virus that can leave your cat very unwell. It is a disease that usually affects male cats, particularly those who wonder and are not neutered.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on a LeadByLaura Vissaritis28 May 2019Learning to walk on the lead correctly is an important skill for your dog or puppy to learn if you both want to have fun going on walks together. This is a learned behaviour and can be managed easily with the right training. Here’s animal behaviourist, Laura V’s guide on how to stop your dog pulling on the lead.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Monitoring Your Pets Lumps and BumpsByLaura Vissaritis16 May 2019As our pet’s start to get older you may notice a lump or bump on their body, that wasn’t there yesterday – which as a pet parent, can be very scary. However, there are many reasons why a bump develops. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist Laura V to hear her expert knowledge on the causes of lumps in pets and know when it is time to call your primary care veterinarian.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Teaching Your Dog to Come When CalledByLaura Vissaritis06 May 2019One of the most important things you can teach your dog, is to come back when it’s called. However, it’s also one of the most difficult things to train successfully? With this mind, Animal behaviourist Laura V shares the best approach to get a reliable recall.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment