This time of the year often means a fun family trip away, and if you’re like me you’ll be keen to take those furry, four-legged family members along to be part of the mayhem. After [...]
Being separated from our furry family members is hard. I don’t even like to go to work for the day without my two canine buddies - but I’m lucky enough to be able to take them [...]
Can you guess? Of course, it’s incredibly important to feed a great quality diet and ensure our furry friends get plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and love. For me though, the [...]
Recently I had the pleasure of talking to the kids at one of my local primary schools about dogs. We all had a great time and the children were fantastic. It may have helped that I had vet [...]
Snake Bites can be Deadly There are more than 25 different venomous snakes in Australia. The mere thought of encountering one makes me do a tiny vomit in my mouth. Almost. I should definitely [...]
Australian Summer There are bushfires. This is a part of life for many of us, a risk we accept in order to live the lifestyle of our choosing. The current bushfires along the Great Ocean Road [...]
Some people like them, some people don’t. I usually make one or two new year’s resolutions because I feel like it’s the thing to do. It’s like the beginning of a new [...]
Fact Vs. Fiction What is best for our furry family members? The internet is rife with conflicting advice and home remedies. I know it’s not easy to separate the wheat from the chaff, but [...]
His name is Gimli. Ohhhhh how I love a white cat! This guy has a reputation for being pretty easy going and is likely to fit right in where ever he goes. Just imagine stroking that gorgeous [...]
Right now as I type, my cat Loki is perched on my lap. Standing tall on his haunches, he looks like a strange, golden-eyed meerkat, and he's licking my face with his sandpaper tongue.
Honest. [...]
A Book Review? I know, right. Book reviews aren’t what you guys signed up for. But stay with me, because this book is something pretty special and I really wanted to share it with you.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever fed peanut butter to your dog. I know I have. As a veterinarian, I’ve even recommended it from time to time. Maybe to disguise a sneaky tablet, or even [...]
Winter is Coming! Australian winter. Not exactly drastic compared to some, I know. When I think of places that get actual freezing temperatures with fluffy white stuff falling from the sky I [...]
We got a kitten!!! Yes, you heard me right! A gorgeous little bundle of furry, four-legged purr-fection has joined the Paul family. Here's how it happened and my tips on preparing for a new [...]
It’s here again, the Melbourne Dog Lover’s Show! I’m really excited, and will definitely be going along for a sticky beak, some puppy dog cuddles, and to find as [...]
I just love this photo of Kaya - so so much. She has a beautiful content smile, doesn't she? A sweet, affectionate girl who just needs the right family to bring her out of her shell..
Dear Anika and Billy,
I have a confession to make.
I never knew February 20th was the internationally recognised day of pet appreciation known as "Love Your Pet Day."
Meet Steffi! This girl really needs our help as she has special needs that are causing her pretty face to be overlooked again and again. Steffi is deaf. This doesn’t mean she has any less [...]
What Is Heartworm? Unlike the most confusingly named ‘ringworm,’ which is actually caused by a fungus and has nothing to do with worms whatsoever, heartworm disease is genuinely [...]
