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Preparing Your Pet for a Baby

Preparing Your Pet for a Baby in the Family

Our pets are loved and treated like babies, but what happens when it’s time for an actual human baby to join the family? Getting your pets prepared for a new arrival is a challenge many pet parents face. However, if you prepare well and are patient, the transition can be successful, and before you know […]

Veterinary Telehealth

Veterinary Telehealth: Is it the Right Option for Your Pet?

A lasting outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is the shift of many services, including telehealth for humans and pets, to online platforms. But what is telehealth? Telehealth refers to a medical appointment (diagnosis, treatment, or consultation) conducted remotely via phone, video, or an online chat service. How do you know if telehealth or online/mobile vet

The Best (and Worst) Foods for Dogs and Cats

A healthy diet goes a long way towards ensuring that your furry family members have a long and happy life. It is completely natural for us to want to give our pets human leftovers or treats, especially when they look at us pleadingly with their big, cute eyes, but although you may think you’re doing

Managing Vet Cost

Managing Vet Costs As a Pet Owner

There’s no getting around it: owning a pet can be expensive, especially when you have to take them to the vet. Most pet owners consider the expenses of a pet before adopting or buying one, but what happens if you already own pets and fall on hard times? What happens if your pet faces an

Pet Insurance

The Truth About Pet Insurance Costs: Does It Cover Grooming in Australia?

The cost of  matters a lot to Australian pet owners, and it makes sense – 69% of our households have a furry family member. We’ve got about 28 million pets nationwide, which shows without doubt that we’re a country full of animal lovers. But this love comes with a price tag, especially when our pets