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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 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 Health, Bringing home a New PetRead More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments