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In the Autumn edition of Pet Life Magazine, I talk to Stefan Walther of MyVet.co.nz and Rebecca Penman of VetPost.co.nz about the rights of dog owners to ask for a prescription for their dog's medications. Buying your dog's medication online can be a less expensive option, but such services are best used when there is an ongoing need for medication and not when your dog's health condition is acute.

In this post, I share research from the University of Trent Nottingham about the forces on your dog's neck when you walk them with the lead attached to a collar. A harness is a much safer option and better still when you train your dog to walk on lead.

In Part 9 of my ageing dogs series, I discuss the use of medications. Medications for pain management are essential for many dogs with arthritis. But pain medications are only one type of medication that our older dogs may require.

Your home is your castle; and it's also where you have the greatest control over hygiene and cleanliness. In this post, I explain why in-home pet care services are the way to go in the age of Covid-19.

The University of Alberta has been working with detection dogs used to investigate the cause of fires. Our dogs have an incredible sense of smell! Read more in this post on Doggy Mom.

In this blog, I discuss the number of workers worldwide who are working from home for a sustained period of time. Is this the solution to the lack of dog-friendly workplaces?

"People love dogs. You can never go wrong adding a dog to the story."

In Part 8 of my ageing dogs series, I discuss complementary therapies, questions to ask, and things to look for. You are your dog's guardian and you must make informed decisions about what therapies you use in conjunction with traditional veterinary care.

Izzy's new collar arrived today from Collaration Martingales in Roxburgh. We immediately fitted it so she could show it off while riding in her pram.

Researchers studying ancient feces samples report that “One unexpected finding of our study is the realization that the archaeological record is full of dog poop”