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Assistance Dogs

Assistance Dogs: Making a Positive Impact One Paw At a Time

Animals instantly bring joy to everyone they come into contact with and have been shown to improve our mental health and well-being. This is why the presence of assistance dogs is such a positive and uplifting experience for the people who need them the most. Assistance dogs can provide companionship, love, and medical aid to […]

Dog Breed

Choosing the Right Dog Breed for You and Your Family

There are dozens of dog breeds to choose from – from tiny to giant, fluffy or short-haired. Each breed has its own unique characteristics and potential health risks. Some may need lots of physical activity, while others are fine with a daily walk. So, how do you know which dog breed will be the best

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

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

Pets and Public Transport

Pets and Public Transport

Despite the number of households with pets in Australia, we are behind other countries in allowing our furry family members on public transport. There have been some recent developments, but nothing too revolutionary.  Guide dogs and assistance animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, hearing dogs, guide dogs in training, and general assistance dogs, are the exception