Dog Health
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Why does my dog have a runny nose?
As a dog owner, it’s natural to be concerned when you notice any changes in your dog’s health. A runny nose can be particularly worrisome. Is it just a minor sniffle, or could it be something more serious?
Rebecca Daly BVSc
24 July 2024
How do dogs get “parvo”? Understanding canine parvovirus
Canine parvovirus, commonly called “parvo” is a highly contagious viral illness that poses a serious threat to dogs, especially puppies under 6 months of age.
Petbarn Team
11 July 2024
Why does my dog lick their paws so much?
Dogs will normally lick their paws during grooming themselves, but excessive paw licking can be a sign of underlying issues.
Rebecca Daly BVSc
29 May 2026
Ticks on Dogs: how to identify, remove, and protect your dog from paralysis ticks & brown dog ticks
To a tick, your dog looks like dinner. These blood-feeding parasites may be small and easy to miss, but some can cause serious illness. In Australia, paralysis ticks pose the greatest danger, but brown dog ticks, bush ticks, and cattle ticks can irritate the skin and spread disease.
Learn how to spot a tick on your dog, what to do if you find one and how regular protection can help keep your dog off the menu.
Petbarn Team
2 Oct 2026
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What’s the best parasite prevention for dogs? A comparison guide for dog flea, tick and worm protection
Parasites may be small, but the trouble they cause can be anything but. Regular protection helps keep fleas, ticks and worms off your dog and reduces the risk from parasites that can also affect people.
There is no single product that suits every dog or covers every parasite of concern. This guide compares common dog parasite prevention options available in Australia, including what they cover, how often they are used and important considerations you may with to discuss with your vet.
Intestinal worms in dogs: what you need to know
Intestinal worms in dogs are a common problem that can not only affect the health of your dog or puppy, but human members of your family, too. Understanding the facts about intestinal worms and learning how to protect your pet will make for healthier dogs and happier humans.
The ultimate guide to controlling fleas on dogs
Fleas can live on your dog and in your environment. While the irritation of fleas is usually more noticeable in spring and summer, in warmer climates around Australia fleas can stay active all year round and are a common problem even for the most well-groomed dog.
Ticks on Dogs: how to identify, remove, and protect your dog from paralysis ticks & brown dog ticks
To a tick, your dog looks like dinner. These blood-feeding parasites may be small and easy to miss, but some can cause serious illness. In Australia, paralysis ticks pose the greatest danger, but brown dog ticks, bush ticks, and cattle ticks can irritate the skin and spread disease.
Learn how to spot a tick on your dog, what to do if you find one and how regular protection can help keep your dog off the menu.
Heartworm in Dogs: a guide to symptoms and prevention
Heartworm can live quietly inside a dog for months, or even years, before there is anything obviously amiss. Spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, these parasites can cause serious damage to the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels if left untreated.
Thankfully, heartworm disease is preventable. Learn how dogs get heartworm, common signs of heartworm disease in dogs, and how regular protection can help keep your dog safely off the menu.
