Dog Safety – Puppy Tales

Dog Safe Christmas Trees ~ When Santa meets the Health & Safety Elf

Kerry Martin — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:31:16 +0000

Have you ever trodden barefoot on a pine needle? It hurts, and little wonder as the clue is in the name: Pine needle. If you regularly have a real Christmas tree, you’ll know needle drop is inevitable and it’s a matter of how many times a day the vacuum comes out, not when. Knowing this, […]

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The Darker Side of Halloween for Dogs

Kerry Martin — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 05:00:14 +0000

Is your dog more Scooby Doo than Hound of the Baskervilles? Halloween for dogs may not be a fun time for them. Ghosts and ghouls and spooky things that go ‘bump’ in the night aren’t for everyone, and this includes our dogs. We all love fancy dress, and heck it’s a great excuse to dress up […]

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Waves and Waggy Tails: 5 Steps to a Better Beach Visit with your Dog

Kerry Martin — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:00:05 +0000

It’s hot, too hot. The dog is panting, you’re wilting, and both of you are going stir-crazy indoors. The idea of a clear blue sea and a cool coastal breeze suddenly pops into your mind. Well, water you waiting for? (Excuse the pun!) A trip to the beach and a splash in the surf is […]

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Keeping your dog safe on New Year’s Eve

Kerry Martin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:05:30 +0000

New Year’s Eve is a night of celebration, new beginnings and parties. But to make sure your year starts on a happy note please make sure your dog is happy and secure at home before you head out to share in the fun. Here in Sydney, like many cities around the world, we have a […]

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Caring for your dog in the summer heat

Kerry Martin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:50:08 +0000

While dogs in the northern hemisphere are playing in the snow and wearing snow boots and jackets, here in the southern hemisphere it is hot and sunny! In Sydney last week we had several days over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and fabulous blue skies. This is the perfect weather to get out of […]

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Evacuating your pets from floods & disasters

Kerry Martin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:51 +0000

The major floods currently inundating the state of Queensland and the evacuation of many parts of Brisbane (Australia’s third largest city) have really made me think about what preparations people should make when evacuating their home; especially in regards to their pets. If a natural disaster hit our area I would need to pack for not only […]

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Dogs and chocolate don’t mix

Kerry Martin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:18:20 +0000

Since dogs share our lives and our homes we often like to feed them the foods that we like to eat. While some people might regard this as a special treat, we must be mindful that there are foods that humans can happily consume that are in fact poisonous to our furry family members. One […]

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