Indoor enrichment for dogs in winter: beating boredom when it’s too cold to go out Australian winters are milder than most, but persistent cold fronts, heavy rain and short daylight hours across southern states can still cut daily walks down to almost nothing — and a bored dog rarely stays quiet about it. According to […]
Dry and Itchy Skin in Dogs This Winter: Causes and How to Help Why winter dries out your dog's skin If your dog has been scratching more than usual lately, the season itself may be partly to blame. Cold outdoor air holds less moisture than warm air, and when dogs move between chilly conditions and
Winter cat nutrition: why indoor cats pile on weight when it gets cold Why winter triggers weight gain in indoor cats When the temperature drops across Australia — even in milder cities like Sydney and Brisbane — indoor cats instinctively seek warm spots and dramatically reduce how much they move around. According to the Australian
Oral health isn’t necessarily one of the first things we think about when we talk about the health of dogs and cats, but it definitely should be. It’s estimated that over 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 have some type of oral health issue. Why is this number so high? Most
Many Australians drive with their dog or cat in the car, whether it’s to take them to a vet appointment, on a holiday, or to visit someone. But did you know that many pets travel without any safety restraints? Just like humans, animals can get injured in car accidents as well, which is why car
