Bones are an essential part of a pet's diet and are especially useful to maintain dental health and to aid in alleviating the often humdrum normality that is a tragic part of the lives of many Twenty-First Century pets.   Bones are an excellent source of protein and minerals and they perform the very useful function of keeping a pet's teeth free from scale and tartar.

Dry food, canned food, raw food, cooked food, just meat, vegetables.... Just what is the right food to feed your dog? The answer you will get will probably depend on who you ask and what they feed their own dog. And here's our opinion...

Sit is the most basic of all behaviours and is useful in a number of situations. Follow these steps to teach your dog how to sit.

Got a dog that gulps his food? These Durapet Premium Bowls are designed with a dome in the centre that makes your dog eat around the obstruction, slowing their feeding. Eating more slowly improves your dog's digestion and nutrient absorption...

Want to know how to Remove Urine Odour in Carpet? Need a Cleaner that Removes Dog Urine from Tile? Looking for the Best Urine Odour Remover? Whether it’s a pet urine or pet odour remover that you're looking for – there is help out there !!...

Ezy Dog leads and harness combinations are perfect for walking, sporting and travelling with your dog...

Holidaying soon? Have you booked your pet's accommodation yet? With the holiday season only a hop away, those of you who are intending to board your pets in a kennel or cattery need to book now - but how do you prepare your pet and how do you pick a good boarding facility?

Regular grooming helps keep your pet looking and feeling good. Every time your pet is brushed, loose hair and debris are removed from the coat, leaving it cleaner and healthier. More...

The savage sun is no friend to your pets. Without even realising it, many pet owners make tragic mistakes that just shouldn't happen.

If its Christmas time and you're a Sensitive New Age Pet Owner, then you have already compiled a long list of the presents that you are going to give to your pampered pet. If you're a little short on ideas though, maybe the following will help.

If you have a female pooch or puss-cat and are thinking of having a litter, then you are in for a fun time. Infant puppies and kittens are so cute and it is fascinating to watch them grow. It is also very expensive and exhausting - so be warned!!

If you need a Christmas gift for your favourite pet lover, or even for your favourite pet, the choice this Christmas is bigger that it's ever been. Use this list to get your Santa's sack bulging.

Can you imagine an amputation without an anaesthetic? It sounds horrific but it happens on a daily basis in the dog world. The procedure is tail docking in infant puppies.

Can your dog spread disease to you with the greatest of ease? And what about your cat? Are there man-eating microbes oozing from every one of your cat's hair follicles? More...

Tail docking of dogs is now illegal in Queensland. Thank goodness that commonsense has prevailed. For decades, animal welfare groups and the Australian Veterinary Association have been campaigning for an end to tail docking and, along with tens of thousands of other people, I am delighted.

Have you noticed the tumbleweeds of cat and dog hair wafting over the floor lately? It’s a sign that you need to get into grooming to make your pet more comfortable, to prevent your pet’s coat from matting and to stop those fur balls accumulating in every corner of your house.

Saturday morning and it's time to bathe the pooch! What are you going to bathe it in? While that sounds like a simple question, it can be quite complex. It really depends on what you are trying to achieve.

Many of us neglect our once-a-year pet-care jobs because we forget when those duties are due. Nevertheless, it becomes easier to remember such things when we link them to a particular annual event such as the group of holidays that occur around Easter time. With Easter closely followed by Anzac Day and then Labour Day, times like this can be use to remind us of our yearly duties for our pets.

Spring into action now that spring has sprung to ensure your pet is prepared for the warmer weather. You will need to groom your pet to remove the remains of its winter coat and you should watch for the hundreds of fleas and ticks that are organising their assault on your pets. These nasty parasites have just stirred after their winterýs rest. Mosquitoes are all a buzz and are ready to spread heartworm disease. Even flies and worms are set to worry your pets.

Top 5 tips for winter pet care.

The Brisbane City Council has now bagged a common dog problem. The council has been delving into dog's business and introduced a new law on 1st September to require dog owners to carry a bag when walking their dogs. Through this law, the council are hoping to encourage dog owners to collect any waste that their pooches produce.

At certain times of the year, toads are rearing their 'oh so ugly' warty heads and causing terrible troubles with our pooches. Toads are dangerous amphibians. They are a common cause of poisoning in dogs and, less commonly, they poison cats.

After studying 80% the dog genome, the Institute for Genomic Research in Maryland, has determined that dogs and humans share almost 19,000 genes and from this, that dogs are more closely related to humans than the mouse is. Considering that humans have around 30,000 genes, perhaps the dog is no longer 'Man's best friend' but more 'Man's close relative'. No wonder we love our pooches.

The number one thing for your dog or puppy during winter is somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep with protection from wind & the cold in general... Also check out these great winter warmers for your dog this winter...

Winter is on the way, folks! The cold and clammy fingers of winter have started to slide under your pets' collars so here are ten cool tips to warm your pets.

Ever had that sinking feeling after coming home to an empty house when there should be a furry family member there to meet you? Here's some tips that may help you and your pet be reunited...

Old dogs and cats often have stiff old bones. These poor pets creak and hobble around the house, struggle up and down stairs and work especially hard to get to their feet in the chilly mornings. Don't assume that this is a normal 'old age thing' and that nothing can be done. More...

Anal Gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and is one of the common causes of 'scooting' behaviour - where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet.

Have you noticed how pet care is getting easier? When was the last time you heard of a dog dying from distemper or even from heartworm disease? Rampant flea infestations and life-threatening disease from intestinal worms are much rarer than they were a few years ago and its all because pet care is now and easy street.

Dogs' ears come in a variety of styles. Some stick up, some flop down, some are hairy and some are not. Nevertheless, they are all prone to ear infections. How do you know if your dog has an ear infection? What can you do at home to treat it and when should you visit your vet?

Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a common condition that can affect all breeds of dogs and cats. It could be a cause of sudden blindness if the blood pressure is elevated. The mean age at diagnosis is about 7 years in dogs and 9 years in cats. However, animals of any age can be affected.

Excessive scratching is a common condition with dogs and a frustrating problem for their owners. Many dogs scratch, chew and rub themselves so much there skin becomes bald, red, inflamed and painful. If this is the problem faced by your pet, follow the process below to diagnose and treat the problem.

The thought of a large worm-like alien wriggling around inside your heart, growing relentlessly inside your defenceless body by feeding on your own blood and slowly but surely sending you to your maker makes for the beginnings of an award-winning horror movie.

The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They're everywhere - in your carpet, between your floorboards even in your garden and the blood thirsty blighters are seeking out your pets too. Yes, the Ferocious Aussie Flea is back - and with a vengeance. Hop into serious flea control to prevent your pet from suffering.

Cushing's disease is a serious disease of dogs that owners need to be aware of. This is one disease that is far more common in pets than it is in humans. While six in 100,000 people suffer from Cushing's disease, the condition is about 200 times more common in dogs, with one in 1,000 dogs suffering from the condition.

We have wonderful weather in this Sunshine State and over the holiday period we are likely to be out and about more with our pets. However, the sunshine can cause another state - heat stress. You need to be careful that you don't put your pets at risk over the hotter months.

Science is coming to the aid of deaf dogs and cats with better diagnostic protocols and even the installation of pet hearing aids being possible. Deaf pets can be difficult to manage. With the inability to hear their owners or to detect dangers such as approaching motor vehicles, deaf dogs and cats need dedicated and caring owners.

Podgy pooches and portly puss-cats are in plague proportions! Our pets are not only living in the lap of luxury, they are lapping up the living luxury and getting fatter in the process. The result is that 25-30% of dogs and cats are now overweight.

It's wonderful sharing your life with a pet but not so good when the pet shares disease with you. Ringworm is the 'social butterfly' of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit from pet to pet and, from pet to owner. It can even spread from an infected owner to his or her innocent pet!

The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They're everywhere - in your carpet, between your floorboards even in your garden and the blood thirsty blighters are seeking out your pets too. Yes, the Ferocious Aussie Flea is back - and with a vengeance. Stop your pet suffering from these parasites and hop into serious flea control.

Allergic skin disease in dogs is a very common problem but trying to diagnose the problem and to treat it correctly is often difficult. Perhaps this article will help.

Ticks are nasty, sneaky venomous little parasites. They are a lethal danger to your dogs and cats too. When it's Paralysis Tick season, what can you do to protect your dog against ticks?

How much do you know about your pet's teeth? Sadly, many pet owners don't think about their pet's teeth often enough with the result that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats suffer from dental disease by the age of three.

Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats. It's a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets. By the time you notice the telltale signs of the disease, the damage that has been caused is serious. This is one disease that can be totally prevented and now, a new form of heartworm prevention is available to make your job even easier.

Intestinal Worms are more common than many people think and can be quite debilitating on our pets. Many can also easily be passed on to humans – especially children...

Some dogs & cats are highly sensitive to flea bites and only one flea bite can cause them to itch terribly. Sometime this leads to them gnawing away at the hair and bald patches may occur. In other cases they may be less sensitive to flea bites but the irritation is like us having multiple mosquito bites.

Regretfully, you may not know your dog has worms until it is sick. In puppies, a worm infection can cause a life threatening condition to develop quickly. Contrary to common belief, it is not common to see worms in a dog's or puppy's droppings under normal circumstances. Under a heavy load, a roundworm may be passed, and but this indicates a significant problem.

Easter is just a few sleeps away with all the fun of the feast and, if your house is like mine, there will be chocolate eggs a plenty. And with every scrumptious egg being unwrapped, there will be a pooch or a puss with a 'Me too, please' expression on its face.

The pooch on the consulting room table was a portly lump of podge. He hobbled into the surgery, crippled with arthritis and was also panting and puffing with the exertion of transporting his portly frame. His owner was concerned about why her big boy was limping but the fact was that the dog's lameness was entirely due to the owner's wrongful attitude to the pooch's diet. He was being fed too much of the wrong types of food. Dogs are not little humans and should not be fed human food.

Do you consider yourself to be a SNAPO - a Sensitive New Age Pet Owner?? SNAPO'S are the pinnacles of pet owning society - blessed with more than the average share of compassion towards the creatures we share our lives with - the soul mates of canine cognition and feline philanthropy.

Dr B's BARF patties contain healthy fresh raw foods like muscle meat, organ meat, bones, vegetables, fruit, eggs and yoghurt, which is rich in essential fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, natural photochemicals and anti-oxididants.

Feeding pets is a big responsibility. They have no choice but to eat that which is put in front of them. If you get it wrong, the effects can be devastating and long lasting.

Did you know that grapes can cause renal failure in your dog? What about Macadamia nuts? Onions? Read this to keep your dog safe from accidental poisonings & mishaps...

Many, many dogs and some cats have food allergies which lead to prolonged and irritating skin conditions. Pinkish or reddish skin, hair loss, flaky & itchy skin...

The goal of teaching your dog to 'leave it' is to stop your dog from taking something into its mouth or investigating something that is dangerous or questionable (such as rubbish, faeces, cane toads, children's toys etc.). Follow these steps to teach your dog to 'leave it'.

Drop is useful in a number of situations including helping to elevate your position as a leader. Here's some simple steps to follow to teach your dog to 'drop'.

At work all day long or away from the house for extended periods? Is your dog showing signs of boredom by digging holes or chewing your favourite shoes? Not sure how to keep your dog entertained?...

When your puppy is unsupervised, whether indoors or outdoors, it is important to have somewhere safe in which to place him. Dogs are denning animals so a small, safe crate will make them feel safe and comfortable.

Want to know how to Remove Urine Odour in Carpet? Need a Cleaner that Removes Dog Urine from Tile? Looking for the Best Urine Odour Remover? Whether it’s a pet urine or pet odour remover that you're looking for – there is help out there !!...

Now that Santa has given you a playful, pouncing, pup, what are you going to do with it? Do you know how to care for it properly and about its vaccinations, worming and other health care needs? Perhaps now is a good time to go through some of the basics of puppy care.

The Pets Unleashed checklist of MUST HAVES for you and your new puppy.

Thinking about something petty? If you are considering enhancing your lifestyle with a pet then you are about to enter into a relationship that will cause you constant delight and you will wonder how you survived without your new buddy. We get something from our pets that we just don't seem to get from any other source, not even our fellow human beings.