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Moving House With A Pet: All You Need To Know

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 I was relocating to a new town in Brisbane and wanted to move my dog with me. But he was a timid guy, so I was worried about how he would take the move. Luckily, I found this article online that had a whole checklist of what to do when you are moving homes with a pet. I used these tips and was able to make my dog move easily and trust my new home. He was so happy in a few weeks and was happily running around the new house with his tail wagging. I am now happy to share this article with you so that you can also move homes with a pet more easily.  https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/moving-house-with-a-pet-all-you-need-to-know/

BEWARE CANINE INTESTINAL WORMS AT DOG PARKS ACROSS AUSTRALIA!

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 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has collaborated with The University of Melbourne to conduct a study on the ‘faecal prevalence, distribution and risk factors associated with canine soil-transmitted helminths contaminating urban parks across Australia.’ The study— due for publication in the International Journal for Parasitology later this year— is the first of its kind in Australia and involved the collection of 1,581 environmental faecal samples from 190 urban parks across Australia. Read More: https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/07/beware-canine-intestinal-worms-at-dog.html

PET AND THE CITIES: WHERE YOU LIVE MATTERS!

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 Dressed to impress in Sydney, South Australian couch potatoes, Melburnians pamper pets Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world and it's clear we love our pets, but how we entertain, pamper, indulge and care for them differs depending on which cities they live in, PETstock’s 2022 Pet Parent Survey of almost 1600 Australian pet owners found. Sydney pets owners take the gold medal nationally for dressing up their pets in costumes! 40 per cent say they have “outfits and costumes for my pet” far more than any other city, while Adelaide owners are far less likely to do this (26 per cent). Read More: https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/05/pet-and-cities-where-you-live-matters.html

A Practical Guide For Moving With Pets

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 Hey All! Whether you are moving next to the apartment or across the new city, it is always difficult to prepare the entire process. The whole routine changes and you feel more stressed and burdened when moving with pets. They are your best friends but you may not like their sensitive behaviour while packing your stuff. Pets usually get sensitive and feel anxious when you take them to a new place. They like their old routine, familiar environment and comfort. However, you can take care of your cat or dog and become a responsible pet owner. For more details, read the article shared below on my page and learn some great tips and hacks.  https://www.betterremovalistsnewcastle.com.au/a-practical-guide-for-moving-with-pets/

WHO GETS THE DOG IN AUSTRALIA AFTER A SEPARATION?

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 When couples separate, what happens to the family pet? This is the question we put to Jane Libbis, Partner at Umbrella Family Law and if you live in Australia, here's how the law currently stands. Earlier this year (January 2022), a Spanish court ruled that couples should in some cases share custody of pets, just as they do with children. In Spain (as in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal and some US states), companion animals are recognised as living beings. When a couple separates, the welfare of any pets is principally what determines the custodial arrangements. Read More: https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/03/who-gets-dog-in-australia-after.html

SILENT PAIN IN DOGS: HOW YOU CAN HELP

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 Highly trained service dogs and working dogs are worth their weight in gold to the people who they support. They help blind people move through life safely.  They help kids with epilepsy, by sensing when fits are coming. They help people with PTSD feel safe, so they can go out in public and live a richer life. They help farmers move stock calmly and effectively.  They seek out lost kids, or people buried under rubble after disasters.  Read More: https://www.australiandoglover.com/2022/01/silent-pain-in-dogs-how-you-can-help.html

TOP 9 BEACH DANGERS FOR DOGS

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 It’s summer, and summer in Australia means going to the beach and enjoying the water and sun. More than 85% of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the coast, and we love it.  Soaking up the sun, building sandcastles, surfing the waves and, in many cases, hanging out with our dogs. But before planning a trip to the beach with your pup it is important to understand what dangers lay ahead. Dr Lachlan Campbell is the Head Veterinarian at Your Pet PA and lives near the beach on the Sunshine Coast. He shared his insights on the top dangers when taking your dog to the beach... Read More: https://www.australiandoglover.com/2021/11/top-9-beach-dangers-for-dogs.html