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Super Friendly Cats: ‘Slinkies’ and ‘Floofs’
In addition to particularly confident ‘moggies’, there are some popular cat breeds with a reputation for being highly friendly cats and almost dog-like in their behaviour. We like to divide these cats into two cat-egories – the ‘Slinkies’ and the ‘Floofs’. … Continue reading
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What To Do When a Snake Bites!
There is no set season for snakes in Australia, they are just a part of life, but warmer temperatures mean that they are more active, and therefore more of a threat to our pets.
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Dogs and Fireworks
New Year’s Eve and fireworks go hand-in-hand! It’s an all-out tradition that we all love, but can mean hell for our pets! That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide to dogs and fireworks!
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Tagged behavioural problems, fireworks, noise phobia
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What Might Santa Paws Bring Your Dog as a Christmas Present
For a very happy canine this Christmas, consider organising one of these dog-friendly Christmas presents from Santa Paws for your four-legged friend!
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What Might Santa Bring Your Cat as a Christmas Present!
Looking for the “purr-fect” Christmas present for your cat? Whilst there are some pretty excellent cat toys available online, it’s also possible to give your cat a great home-made present too!
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Tagged cat care, cat gifts, christmas pets
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The skinny on fatty foods and dogs
Unfortunately, whilst most dogs would really love a hearty meal of Christmas ham and crackling, or a bowl filled with turkey meat, it’s best to be really careful about fatty foods and dogs.
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Tagged christmas foods, dog diet, dog health, healthy food
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Helping Your Overweight Dog Shed Those Excess Canine Kgs!
It’s estimated that up to 50% of dogs are overweight, and in many cases, their well-meaning owners may not actually realise they have an overweight dog!
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Chubby Cats
Unfortunately, chubby cats are increasingly common, and bring an increased risk of issues such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, urinary tract disease and arthritis.
“It’s My Hormones!” – What Weight Changes In Pets Sometimes Means
Whilst changes in a pet’s body condition are often related to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, did you know that there are some cases where significant weight changes in pets can be the result of an underlying medical … Continue reading
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Tagged cat health, dog health, hormones, Pet Care, pet health, vet visit
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A Warning Post About Jellyfish On The Gold Coast
We would like to put out a quick warning to all pet parents on the Gold Coast, as we have had a number of dogs come in who have been sick with jellyfish ingestion.
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Tagged pet health, pet warning, poisoning
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