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April 8, 2025
Why do dogs love rolling in stinky stuff? (Yes, even 💩)
Dogs, like humans, experience dreams during REM sleep, likely reliving their daily adventures. They may dream about playing, exploring, bonding with their owners, or even chasing prey.

March 27, 2025
Tips to keep pets safe this Easter
Some classic Easter snacks can be dangerous to pets. Hot cross buns often contain raisins or currants, which are toxic to dogs.

March 25, 2025
9 plants you should never plant in your garden
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.

March 18, 2025
Easter fun with pets
Need some inspiration for pet-friendly festive treats and other fun ways to celebrate? We’ve done the research for you… from fun activities to pet-friendly festive treats to special Easter gifts for your dog or cat. And if you enjoy dressing your pet up, Easter is the purr-fect opportunity!

March 5, 2025
Emergency pet preparedness list for Cyclone Alfred
Ensure your pet’s safety during Cyclone Alfred with this essential emergency preparedness checklist, covering supplies, evacuation plans, and storm safety tips.

February 6, 2025
Creating safe outdoor environments for indoor cats
Giving indoor cats exposure to the outdoors in a safe and contained environment is the ideal solution, and perhaps not as difficult as you may think. We bring you our top solutions for bringing the outdoors to indoor cats.

February 3, 2025
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, 2025
Catnaps and kitty dreams: Why do cats twitch in their sleep?
While we can’t know for certain, those funny behaviours you may have noticed, such as twitching whiskers, paddling paws and flicking tails, all suggest the “acting out” of dream scenarios.

Interpreting doggie dreams: Why do dogs twitch and tail-wag in their sleep?
Dogs, like humans, experience dreams during REM sleep, likely reliving their daily adventures. They may dream about playing, exploring, bonding with their owners, or even chasing prey.

January 19, 2025
Outdoor adventures with dogs: Summer fun, exercise and play
Summer is the perfect time for some fun outdoor adventures with our pooches… hiking through a shady forest, frolicking in the ocean, visiting a new dog park or paddling in a pool…

November 13, 2024
Pets that suffer in summer: how to keep them cool
Arctic breeds and others with thick, double coats are more vulnerable to overheating. So are breeds with flat faces, such as Bulldogs, Boxers and Pugs, as they can’t pant as well as other breeds to cool themselves down. Very old, very young and obese pets are also more at risk, as are those suffering from heart or respiratory disease.