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April 10, 2024
Dog insurance – Pet insurance claims for dogs in Australia
We know that owning a dog can get expensive. In fact, many of the people we talk to joke that raising kids can be comparable or sometimes turn out cheaper! But in all seriousness, owning a dog is a big responsibility and just like humans, dogs will fall ill at some point in their lives—it’s just inevitable.
April 8, 2024
Dog desexing cost: Understanding neutering and spaying expenses
This article aims to give an overview on the benefits of desexing male and female dogs, when the ideal time to desex a dog is and how much the desexing procedure usually costs.
March 19, 2024
Calming songs for anxious dogs: 50,000+ Spotify songs analysed
We’ve collected 53,176 songs and 295 playlists from Spotify, analysed the key characteristics of the songs, and bring you our findings from the most popular music currently being played to dogs.
March 14, 2024
Understanding Pet Insurance: Does it cover desexing?
Pet insurance in Australia is designed to help with the costs of unforseen medical events like accidents and illnessness. Because desexing is considered as an elective procedure, it is generally not covered by pet insurance in Australia.
February 29, 2024
IVDD Pet Insurance in Australia: Comprehensive Coverage
Taking pet insurance that covers IVDD can be a wise decision, as the treatment for this condition can be very expensive and complicated. Depending on the severity of the disease, your dog may need medication, surgery, physiotherapy, or alternative therapies to recover.
February 27, 2024
Asbestos and pets – what you need to know
If you and your dog frequent any of these parks, you may rightly be concerned. Dogs tend to dig in soil and to lick things, which means they may ingest asbestos fibres as well as breathe them in. For your own peace of mind, speak to a vet.
February 7, 2024
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your furry friend
They love us unconditionally, and are excited to see us every time we walk in the door. We know you don’t really need a special day to spoil your paw-fect pal, but why not celebrate Valentine’s Day with them anyway?
January 30, 2024
How long can you leave a dog or puppy alone?
Sick dogs are notoriously good at masking symptoms, especially in the earlier stages of an illness. So by the time something is obviously wrong, their condition may be fairly advanced.
November 7, 2023
How to tell if your dog is sick? Know the signs
Sick dogs are notoriously good at masking symptoms, especially in the earlier stages of an illness. So by the time something is obviously wrong, their condition may be fairly advanced.
September 29, 2023
Dog dental care – what you need to know
Something that is often overlooked by dog owners is their dog’s dental care. We take our dental health very seriously and, in turn, we should be doing the same for our pets.
September 14, 2023
Toxic plants for dogs: Protect your canine companions
There are some plants which can be very dangerous to pets, even after small ingestions, so it’s wise to not take any chances. The best policy is to deny access to all potentially toxic plants for dogs.