NEWS ARCHIVE

How dogs can help children with Autism

 14 dog-friendly veggies

 Common mistakes made by pet owners

 Benefits of apple cider vinegar

Introducing honey to your dog's diet can offer a myriad of health benefits. Honey is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties which can aid with dogs who suffer from arthritis, it also packed with antioxidants that work as an immune booster, helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease - not to mention the fact that your dog will love licking every last morsel of this sweet treat.

It's been quite some time since Australia has experienced rain and flood on such a scale. No sooner had we weathered the recent La Niña summer, we were also hit with the ‘one-in-one-hundred-year’ event that has seen vast areas of NSW declared disaster zones.

The increasing popularity of greyhounds as family pets, was never more evident than at Sunday’s National Adoption Day in Sydney, with the event deemed one of the most successful ever.

Similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, dogs can suffer from dementia in old age. While the signs may not be blatantly obvious, there are behaviours your dog may exhibit which will give you an indication that they may be experiencing cognitive dysfunction.

Just like humans, dogs can suffer from dandruff which results in white flakes falling from their coat, particularly during brushing. Severe cases can cause inflammation, scabs, hair loss, and bald patches.

At GAPNSW we celebrate the uniqueness of all our dogs, we truly believe that their individual personalities and quirks make them all beautiful in their own way.

If the last 12 months have taught us anything, it’s that new diseases can seemingly appear out of nowhere, leaving us scared and confused about just how it will affect our lives – the same can happen for our pets.

As we approach Easter, and our homes flood with an abundance of chocolate eggs in every shape and flavour – it’s important to remember that chocolate is extremely toxic for dogs and must be stored in areas that are not accessible to their curious paws and quick mouths.

While life moves at pace and we are busy doing the things we know are important for our dog, like feeding them nutritious food, setting aside time for walks and play, and occasionally visiting the Vet – it can be easy to forget a very important aspect of maintaining a healthy pooch. What we are talking about is hygiene.

If the last 2 years have taught us anything, it’s to be prepared in case of an emergency situation.

Now more than ever, we have seen a huge shift towards earth-loving products and practices. Products on supermarkets shelves now proudly call out the level of ‘biodegradable’ ingredients used to manufacture their products, huge stamps call out sustainably certified practices and we have even seen a shift in fast food chains now using paper straws.

 If your dog could talk, do you think they would tell you that they are happy? That they are loved, content, and live a fulfilling life?

Just like humans, dogs can develop allergies and experience allergic reactions from exposure to foreign materials. Symptoms can range from very mild to life-threatening anaphylactic shock.

There are many benefits to teaching children how to care for dogs. They learn compassion, responsibility, kindness, and patience as well as developing a stronger bond.

One of the most surprising discoveries to come out of the pandemic is how good Aussies are at saving money. Households and businesses have saved more than $200 billion as people tighten their belts in the face of economic uncertainty.

Lick granuloma is caused when a dog constantly licks a certain spot on its body, which can develop into small sores that can bleed and become infected if untreated.