Tip on How to Make your Dog and Child Best FriendsByLaura Vissaritis12 January 2022Dogs and kids – it’s always a contentious topic. And they say, never work with kids and dogs; but I do both! So, I want to share with you my views from the perspective of an animal behaviourist as well as a teacher of children.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Training Your PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Helping Canines Through CovidByLaura Vissaritis15 December 2021Research has shown that dogs in our lives during the Covid lockdown provided us with much needed companionship.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Cheap And Easy Enrichment Toy Ideas For Your PetByLaura Vissaritis27 November 2021Sometimes, when we think of enrichment toys, we think high cost and low durability. But in truth, enrichment toys can be cheap, easy and fun to make on your own.Category:Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?ByLaura Vissaritis11 April 2019Protecting our pooches against potentially devastating diseases is absolutely crucial and the question of whether owners should vaccinate our dogs continues to spark interest. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist Laura V shares her expert knowledge on common vaccines, the possible risks associated and when you should vaccinate your dog.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Can Animals Feel LonelinessByLaura Vissaritis04 April 2019Many people wonder if, when their pet is alone during the day, they ever get lonely. Unfortunately, guilty-pet-owners out there, the answer is yes. Animals are capable of feeling a number of emotions, and loneliness is one of them. With this in mind, animal behaviourist Laura V shares some tips to help alleviate your pet’s distress when they’re left alone.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and Training, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why Is My Dog Eating Grass?ByLaura Vissaritis14 March 2019Most dog owners have seen their dog eat grass, or heard the advice that it’s because they’re unwell, stressed, or perhaps they just like the taste. The good news is that it’s actually a very normal behaviour for our furry friends. In her latest article for HIF, animal behaviourist, Laura V explores the many different reasons why.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why Does My Dog Hate the Postie?ByLaura Vissaritis06 March 2019Does your dog often bark at the Postie? Dog are naturally territorial, and the Postie can be someone who routinely imposes on your dog’s territory. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist expert, Laura V who shares why our furry friends defend their boundaries.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Managing Your Dog’s IncontinenceByLaura Vissaritis22 February 2019Both age and illness can contribute to incontinence in pets and dealing with can be tricky. With this in mind, we caught up with animal behaviourist expert, Laura V to hear her tips and tricks that might make the journey a little easier for you both.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Toxic Plants for CatsByLaura Vissaritis15 February 2019Did you know there are several flowers and plants that are toxic to cats? Animal behaviourist Laura V shares the importance of knowing what flowers, plants and household items might be dangerous to your cats and what signs and symptoms you should be looking out for.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top 20 Dogs Names for 2018ByHIF Australia11 January 2019We’ve put together the most popular names for our furry friends in 2018. Does your pooches’ name make the list?Category:Pet Health, Bringing home a New PetRead MoreWrite a Comment
Preparing Your Animal for FlyingByLaura Vissaritis04 January 2019Flying with your pet can be a stressful experience. Not only because of the rules, regulations and requirements, but also because us pet lovers know that flying can be hard on our fur babies. With this in mind, we caught up with Animal Behaviourist Laura V, who shares her top tips how to ensure the experience is as positive and comfortable as possible for your furry friend.Category:Pet Health, Behaviour and TrainingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Pets of the HomelessByHIF Australia02 January 2019Pets provide us with comfort, security and friendship. So how would you feel if you and your pet were facing or experiencing homelessness? In this short video, our friends at Pooches at Play caught up with the founder of Pets of the Homeless Yvonne, who along with a team of volunteers provide assistance with pet food, veterinary care and emergency boarding to help alleviate the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Cherry Eye in DogsByHIF Australia27 December 2018Have you ever heard of Cherry Eye in dogs? It’s a common eyelid protrusion which isn’t very painful but can cause problems if left untreated. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr Melissa chats with Sheridan about her dog, Jedi’s experience with Cherry Eye and how they treated it. Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead MoreWrite a Comment
Hip Dysplasia in DogsByHIF Australia10 December 2018Did you know hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal disorders seen in dogs? Recognising the signs and symptoms of hip dysplasia is super important for early intervention and pain mitigation. With this in mind, we caught up with our friends at Pooches at Play who explain everything you need to know about this condition.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary advice, Vet Visits Read MoreWrite a Comment
Preventing Torn Cruciate Ligaments in DogsByHIF Australia03 December 2018Did you know, dogs can tear their cruciate ligament just like humans? In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Mel catches up with Liz and her dogs, Billy and Bobbie to discuss what to do if your dog tears their cruciate and the common signs and symptoms of this injury.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead MoreWrite a Comment