Training your kitten to use the litterByLaura VHave you just got a new kitten or thinking about adding one to your family? Animal behaviourist Laura V shares her top tips for training your kitten to use the litter.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
What does a pre-existing condition mean for my pet’s insurance?ByHIF Australia27 July 2018When considering pet insurance, it’s important to understand what might be classified as a pre-existing condition. In this short segment with our friends at Pooches at Play, Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Melissa Meehan, shares her knowledge on this subject and the importance of insuring your pets as early as possible.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
How to Balance Your Pet with Your LifestyleByLaura V23 July 2018Choosing the right type of pet is imperative, as is ensuring your lifestyle accommodates for it. According to animal behaviourist, Laura V, “One of the main reasons why many people decide against having a pet is not because they don’t want one, but because they believe their lifestyle is too hectic”. In her latest article for HIF, Laura shares her expert advice on how to ensure the right pet fits perfectly into your lifestyle.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
How to Clip Your Dog's NailsByHIF Australia18 July 2018With many of our dogs living mostly indoors and only walking short distances, our dog’s nails are not naturally being worn away. Many dog owners are nervous at the idea of trimming their dog’s nails, but according to Veterinary surgeon, Dr Melissa Meehan, all it takes is a little preparation and patience. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Melissa shares her tops tips on the best way to trim your dog’s nails in between grooming. Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
How to Stop your Dog from Jumping UpByLaura V04 July 2018Did you know that jumping up is the most common behaviour problem for dogs? According to animal behaviourist, Laura V, “the pushing, the knocking over and just the outright annoyance, jumping up is a behaviour that only gets worse, and generally never disappears unless it is managed consistently.” In her latest article for HIF, Laura shares her expert advice to curb this behaviour.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Can Dogs Eat Pineapple? 27 Foods Your Dog Can And Can't Eat.ByTammy George20 June 2018We all like to give our dog the occasional treat or vary their diet a little, but they don’t have the same digestive system as us, so people food isn’t always suitable. Find out which foods are okay to feed your dog and which ones you should steer clear. Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Dog Allergies. Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Tips. ByLaura V13 June 2018Do you suspect that your dog is suffering from allergies? According to animal behaviour expert, Laura V, "The modern dog is subject to more allergens than before, but without the adapted immunity, just like us. So, let’s scratch past the surface and find out what exactly you can do for your dog who has allergies." Click through to the article to learn more about allergies in dogs, including the causes, signs, and treatments available!Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
My Dog Doesn't Like Other Dogs, What Can I Do?ByLaura V08 June 2018If your dog is unsociable towards other dogs, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they hate dogs, it often means something quite different; something that may surprise you! In her latest article for HIF, animal and behavioural expert, Laura V provides her top tips on how to embark on a journey that helps your dog manage their anxieties and fears and teaches you essential practical and emotional skills to help them succeed.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Keeping Your Dog's Teeth Free From Gum Disease ByHIF Australia22 May 2018Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of poor dental health in both humans, and our furry friends? But, periodontitis occurs fives times more often in dogs than in humans due to dogs saliva being more basic as well as the lack of daily brushing. In this short clips with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Melissa explains how you can spot the symptoms and keep your dog's teeth free from gum disease.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Top Tips for Communicating with and Training a Deaf DogByHIF Australia18 May 2018Some puppies are born deaf and other dogs can go deaf from a variety of causes, from chronic ear infections or injuries to drug toxicity and, just like us, old age. Often people think that a deaf dog will have behavioural problems or will be too hard to train. But that’s simply not the case, you absolutely can train a deaf dog just as well as a hearing dog, the only difference is that you use hand signals instead of verbal commands. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Lara catches up with Judy Small who appears in this episode with her deaf dog, Chance, to hear her top tips for communicating with and training a deaf dog.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Blood Infections and UTI’s in DogsByHIF Australia11 May 2018Cystitis and urinary tract infections, also known as UTI, not only affect us humans, but dogs can also suffer from these when their bladder becomes inflamed from infections, stones, or polyps and It's so important to get these checked out as soon as symptoms present themselves. In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Dr. Melissa explains the symptoms to look out for and the the treatment options available.Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments
Boredom Busters for Your DogByLaura V08 May 2018Is your dog bored? According to animal behaviour expert, Laura V, "When a dog lacks purpose and focus in their day, they expend that mental and physical energy into behaviours that we often find irritating. There are usually very few reasons for the wide range of problem behaviours in dogs. Whether a dog digs up the back yard, barks at the neighbour’s cat, eats your couch, or has an accident on your prized rug, it is usually (not exclusively) caused by anxiety and/or frustration. So, I've come up with a list of 'boredom' busters for you and your dog. These are simple and inexpensive ideas that will help to give your dog purpose during their day that can be played either with or without you." Click through to the article to read Laura's top five boredom busters for your dog. Category:Pet HealthRead More0 Comments