Desperate to take your puppy outside? Find out when it’s safe for you to take them on their first big adventure into the big, wide world. It’s hardly surprising that you want to take your puppy out to experience the wonders that exist beyond the confines of your home – to meet fellow puppy-pals, break in …
If you can’t resist those puppy dog eyes, you might have to look away while your puppy is being implanted with their microchip. But rest assured, there is little pain involved in the procedure, which is negligible compared to the heartache of losing your best mate. Inflicting discomfort upon your puppy goes against every fibre …
Most puppies will chew and swallow just about anything. Unfortunately, what they ingest can sometimes make them sick, and they may need to be taken to the vet. From toys to some human food, puppies notoriously eat things that are bad for them. We’ve all heard horror stories – puppies becoming ill and ending up in …
If you’re concerned that surgical desexing will transform your puppy’s personality, we have some good news. It’s a commonly held belief that desexing a puppy changes its personality. This is a myth. While your puppy’s personality remains completely intact after a sterilisation procedure, desexing eliminates many behaviours that you won’t want them to display. For instance, …
Aaah, the festive season is upon us. We spend days traipsing around the country, struggling in the heat being overwhelmed by insects. Overindulging in rich foods, tied up in tinsel and kept wondering where the last piece of that Lego set got to. The Christmas holiday season can be very similar for our pets.
Being a responsible pet owner means maintaining your puppy’s vaccinations. Your local veterinarian can help outline a tailored preventative healthcare program for your pet to safeguard them from potentially serious and sometimes fatal diseases. To learn more about when to vaccinate your puppy, visit the Greencross Vets website. Sadly, vaccinations do not protect your puppy …
A guide to understanding your puppy’s growth stages so you know how much and how often to feed them. So you’ve weathered the highs and lows (mostly highs) of the puppy phase and you’re trying to navigate your pet’s path to adulthood. If you want to change their diet to suit their maturity level, …
Worms can seriously affect the health of your pet and family. Here are all the risks and the signs to look out for if you think your pet has worms. Worms are a common problem that can affect not just the health of your puppy, but your family, too. Understanding the facts and learning how …
You can beat the flea cycle Fleas can live on your puppy 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 pet. How does your …
Protect your pet with the right puppy vaccinations Vaccines are available to protect our dogs against several viruses. Parvovirus (Parvo) and Distemper are the most common, and they can fatal. Puppies are especially susceptible to Parvo as their immune system is has not fully matured. Death from these viruses is distressing and unnecessary so it’s …