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Essential nutrients to look for in dog food
Like humans, dogs need a well-balanced and nutritious diet to stay healthy and happy. But with so many different...

Winter-proof your dog's skin
Got winter skin woes? Spare a though for your beloved pooch who might also be suffering from itchy, sensitive skin......

Adopt, don't shop for a pet
Let's help save some of the 200,000 animals living in rescue shelters this National Pet Adoption Day [Sat, Feb 9th]...

Lack of pet insurance could leave pet owners with a hefty vet bill
Would you put a price tag on your pet's health?...

Pet owners warned about pushing human food trends onto their pooches
While a vegan or raw food diet might sound awesome for you...that doesn't mean it's ...

Six simple signs your cat is healthy
How healthy is your cat? Read on to find out…...

A pet is fur-ever, not just for Christmas
If you're thinking of added a pet to your family this Christmas, it’s crucial to remember that it’s a commitment t...

What’s on – Australia’s first dog wellness event hosted by Amanda Bisk
Take your pooch down to Sydney’s Centennial Parklands this Saturday for Fitness on 4 ...

Bespoke accessories for feline fashionistas
Leona Edmiston teams up with Fancy Feast to reveal new luxury accessories range for pampered pussycats...

Pug up and stay warm
Pixie, the fashionista Pug, shares her top tips for autumn attire....

15 purrrfect gifts for cat lovers
Check ‘em out—meow, chicka, meow, meow...

How to be a social media sensation and keep it real
#FrostOfficial's guide to being the puurfect Insta cat...

The Dog Lovers Show is back and you’d be barking mad to miss it!
Sydney Dog Lovers Show returns for the biggest celebration of our fur-ends...

Escape the daily grind, go grab a free doggy hug
It’s amazing how a hug from one of our furry friends can help alleviate stress and improve our wellbeing....

Celebrating Pet Appreciation Week with a tasty treat
There's nothing like a home-baked delicious cookie to show your pooch you care......

Style hound – autumn edit
If you’re a pawsome poodle lover, you’re head over heels for huskies or you’d pucker up for a pug, we’ve spied some perfect gifts ...

Million Paws Walk 2016 – it’s not too late to register or donate
Fur-friends join together to fight animal cruelty...

A look back at the Dog Lovers Show
Want to know what went down at the Melbourne Dog Lovers Show?...

Dog lovers set to converge on Melbourne
If there’s one thing people everywhere love, it’s dogs, and for all of you canine lovers there’s a show barking out ...

Awkward Depp apology for failing to declare dogs
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard escape conviction for smuggling dogs into Oz...

Sydney dog lovers are in for a singing treat
Head to Mrs Macquarie’s Point for Doggie Day out at the Opera on Sunday April 3......

Doggy Gelato's a big hit with our furry friends
Everyone loves Gelato and now your canine chum can enjoy a few licks too…...

Pet lovers pay it forward - Placing Pets
Looking for a place to stay for your fur baby? Say hello to Australia’s first free pet-sitting community....

Instapets: giant dog becomes a social media sensation
It’s pawfectly easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with this colossal canine...

Check out the ‘Surfing Dog Spectacular’ 2016
This coming weekend the VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Spectacular (co-sponsored by Advantix) is back by popular ...

Dogapalooza at the Adelaide Fringe
What’s not to love about a dog-friendly outdoor music festival?...

‘Pet nups’: Why pets are more than property
Who keeps Rover if your relationship goes to the dogs?...

Northern Territory is the place to be for pets
The Northern Territory is renowned for a tougher breed of people, but the same may not be said for its well-p...

It's back: Australia Day 'Every Man & His Dog' stand up paddle event
While Australia Day fireworks are a no-go for pets, there are a whole heap of cool ways...

Internet cat video festival
Many a cat lover would argue that the Internet and indeed YouTube would be nothing without cat videos…...

UK couple clone their deceased Boxer dog
British couple Laura Jacques and Richard Remde paid approximately $140,000 to clone their beloved Boxer dog Dylan....

Joseph Lyddy teams up with Guide Dogs Australia
Pet care brand Joseph Lyddy has partnered with Guide Dogs Australia to help promote the importance of these ...

Celebrating National Walk Your Dog Week
Time to head outdoors with your canine pal in tow for National Walk Your Dog Week, which runs from October 1-7....

Organic Awareness Month and how pets can be a part of it
Australian Organic Awareness Month 2015 runs throughout September and is an initiative to promote A...

What’s on: Woofstock
Looking for a fun day out for yourself and your four-pawed friend? Look no further than Woofstock......

It’s National Dog Day
Us humans have Father’s Day and Mother’s Day so why not have a day that’s just for our canine companions!...

Sydney Dog Lovers Show - celebrating our four-legged friends
With a whole bunch of cute canines all under one “wroof”, it’s a dog lovers’ paradise!...

What’s on - RSPCA Cupcake Day
Help fight animal cruelty by scoffing a cupcake - oh yeah!...

Pet Dental Health Month - so long stinky breath
Kiss goodbye to pongy pet breath......

Could you be a potential puppy parent?
What do you say to becoming a pet parent to a beautiful Labrador puppy—who you would train and educate while someone ...

24-hour cat curfew—say what?
As part of the Federal Government’s feral cat plan, cat owners may have to curb the roaming antics of their domestic kitties....

Australia backs the cat café trend
Sydney's first cat cafe—Catmosphere—opens July 25th. If you love coffee and cats, go check it out....

Science says we love our dog like our baby
Ever worried that you treat your dog just like a baby? You're not alone......

Smooching your pooch is good for health
Scientists say kissing your dog could actually boost your health!...

Yay for Take Your Dog To work Day!
Hurray, a national day that allows you to take your beloved pooch to meet the boss…...

The world’s first cat convention is here!
Paws up cat people, you’re gonna want to check out CatConLA—the world’s first ever cat convention....

Hurray for Hug Your Cat Day
Cat owners everywhere are gearing up to give cuddles as June 4th is National Hug Your Cat Day!...

Dogs in bandanas break World Record
More than 22,000 pet owners and their pooches turned out to join the RSPCA’s 2015 Million Paws Walk…...

Felines on the frontline
Believe it or not it wasn’t uncommon to see a Tabby amongst the troops....

Hairy scary hairballs
April 26th is National Hairball Awareness Day—yes, we are fur-real!...

We're diggin' National Puppy Day
National Puppy Day is fast approaching and there are plenty of ways you can celebrate…...

Barking and bonnets at the Easter Dog Parade
You'd be barking mad to miss this Easter egg-stravaganza......

What pet should I get? Dr. Seuss has the answer
A new Dr. Seuss book, What Pet Should I Get?, will be released this summer....

Springer Spaniel gets caught short at Crufts
When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go—even if you’re in the middle of the Crufts arena!...

Interview: Renee Zezula from Holidaying With Dogs
Fancy some R&R with your four-legged pal in 2015? Renee Zezula from www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au a dedica...

The pawwwfect pedicure - first canine nail bar opens in Oz
Anyone who has ever had to trim a dog’s nails knows that it’s a struggle. They squeal, they squir...

Top dogs prepare for 139th Westminster Dog Show
Brace yourself for the cream of the canine crop at the Westminster Dog Show....

You'd be barking mad to miss Puppy Bowl
Forget the Super Bowl, we’re hanging out for Puppy Bowl 2015—the annual TV show that emulates the Super Bowl with an...

Holy cow! Colossal moo causes sizeable stir
Blossom says "moove over" to tall dog...

Firm rental rules seeing pets get the push
No pet lover wants to see their beloved cat or dog given up to a shelter, but tough no-pet rental rules prove to ...

Pose a Pet camera app
The festive season wouldn’t be half as much fun without a whole bunch of silly snaps to show how un-cool you look in a Christmas hat, ...

The best ball boys in the world
We're just loving this trio of furry ball fetchers...

Pet smart pet technologies
There are more and more animal apps and high-tech pet products coming on to the market, take these two snazzy pet technologies fo...