Common Dangers To Your DogByLaura VBecause 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 HealthRead More0 Comments
How Often Should You Feed Your Cat?ByLaura VAround 35-50% of cats in Australia are heavier than they should be.Category:Nutrition, Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Pet First AidByLaura VWhilst 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 More0 Comments
Preparing Your Pets for WinterByLaura VWhilst 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 More0 Comments
How to Approach and Greet a DogByLaura V20 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 More0 Comments
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)ByLaura V13 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 adviceRead More0 Comments
How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on a LeadByLaura V28 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 TrainingRead More0 Comments
Monitoring Your Pets Lumps and BumpsByLaura V16 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 More0 Comments
Teaching Your Dog to Come When CalledByLaura V06 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 TrainingRead More0 Comments
Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?ByLaura V11 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 More0 Comments
Can Animals Feel LonelinessByLaura V04 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 TrainingRead More0 Comments
Why Is My Dog Eating Grass?ByLaura V14 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 More0 Comments