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5 Reasons Your Cat isn't Sleeping at Night and How to Help

Posted on 16 March 2022
5 Reasons Your Cat isn't Sleeping at Night and How to Help
You love to play with your cat, but not at bedtime. Sleep is an essential part of both our lives and our pets’. But some cat owners don’t get to enjoy a good night’s rest because their cats won’t let them.   My cat isn’t sleeping through the night; what should I do? As annoying as it is to be woken up by ou...
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Why Dogs Lick Their Paws, and Should You be Concerned?

Posted on 13 February 2022
Why Dogs Lick Their Paws, and Should You be Concerned?
  There are a multitude of reasons why your pet might chew or lick its paws.  Dogs may sometimes self-groom by licking their paws and other body parts. However, if they show a new specific interest and appear to be uncomfortable or focused on an area or areas of their paws, this may indicate a cause for concern and require ...
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Heatstroke in Dogs

Posted on 13 January 2022
Heatstroke in Dogs
It’s a myth that dogs don’t have sweat glands. Your dog actually has some in their footpads to help with heat dissipation, but not nearly enough to stop them from overheating. Instead, dogs cool themselves down by panting. But, if it’s too hot outside, or they’ve overdone it on their walk and their body temperature rises...
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Decorating Tips for a Pet-Safe Christmas

Posted on 1 December 2021
Decorating Tips for a Pet-Safe Christmas
Christmas trees and decorations are a lot of fun for everyone, but we need to be aware of the potential hazards to our furry friends and how to keep them safe. Here are some helpful tips to pet-proof your home this holiday season. Let’s talk about your Christmas tree Live or artificial trees for pets Live Christmas trees can be the caus...
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Cat Regurgitation

Posted on 17 November 2021
Cat Regurgitation
Unfortunately, most Australian pet owners have experienced the aftermath of their cats regurgitating.  It's not an uncommon occurrence, and is not always a cause for concern.  Not to be confused with vomiting, regurgitating occurs when your cat hasn't managed to start digesting food, it is a passive action wher...
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