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It might be strange to see your dog eating grass, but it’s a natural part of dog behaviour. Some dogs will...

Barking is often loud, but it can also be frustrating and annoying if your dog has a habit of barking to...

Slobbery, slimy and slurpy – dog tongues can tell you a lot about your furry loved one. Licking can be an...

Claws are an important part of cat anatomy. Cats use their claws to scratch and mark territory, climb, and...

The Summer holidays are here, and Australians love nothing more than getting out in the warmer weather for a...

Puppies are a wonderful addition to the home. They’re energetic, exciting and playful companions that will challenge you while giving plenty of love.

Diabetes can usually be easily diagnosed via simple blood tests. Some dogs with diabetes also have concurrent diseases such as pancreatitis or urinary tract infections that may need other diagnostic tests such as ultrasound or urinalysis.

Scooting, otherwise known as “rubbing” or “dragging” is a behaviour performed by dogs to relieve irritation around the anus by dragging their bottom on the ground. Here are some reasons why dogs may be irritated in this area.

There are two cruciate ligaments in a dog’s knee joint. These ligaments connect the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and stabilise the knee joint. The ligament can rupture completely or partially. A ruptured cruciate is a painful injury and can prevent the dog from walking on that limb.

Did you know around 80% of dogs and cats over the age of three suffer from dental disease? Dental disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the teeth’s supporting structures like the gums and bone, due to a build-up of plaque.