Why Does My Dog Hate the Postie?ByLaura V06 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 More0 Comments
Managing Your Dog’s IncontinenceByLaura V22 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 More0 Comments
Toxic Plants for CatsByLaura V15 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 More0 Comments
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 HealthRead More0 Comments
Preparing Your Animal for FlyingByLaura V04 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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 adviceRead More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
Snake Bites and Your PetsByHIF Australia26 November 2018Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross paths with a snake. Particularly, as the weather starts to warm up, dogs and cats can have these encounters in local parks near water such as lakes and beaches, or even in your back yard. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Mel discusses how important it is to recognise the signs of a bite and what to do if it happens.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead More0 Comments
What’s in Your Pet’s Bowl?ByLaura V21 November 2018They say you are what you eat. Humans are currently amongst the height of food crazes, from Paleo and Atkins to Detox Teas and Alkaline diets. We are insatiably looking for the next way to get fit and lose weight. But what about our pets? What is in their food bowl these days, and are we doing what’s best by them? In her latest article for HIF, Animal Health and Behaviour Expert, Laura V, shares her top tips on how to keep your pet healthy. Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Overweight PetsByHIF Australia08 November 2018In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Mel explains how many owners are unaware their dog is at an unhealthy weight range and the impact this can have on their overall health.Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead More0 Comments