New Puppy Checklist: What to Buy and Do in the First Week
Bringing a puppy home is exciting and a bit chaotic. In the space of a day you go from a quiet house to one with a tiny, sharp-toothed…
Noah Alabanese is a dedicated veterinarian with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science. With a strong passion for animal health and wellbeing, Noah is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to pets and supporting owners in making informed decisions about their animals’ health. His approach combines veterinary knowledge with a genuine love for animals, with a particular focus on helping pets live healthier, happier lives.
Bringing a puppy home is exciting and a bit chaotic. In the space of a day you go from a quiet house to one with a tiny, sharp-toothed…
The feeding chart on the bag is a starting point, and a rough one. It’s written for an average dog, usually generously, and your dog may not be…
Older pets don’t read the label on the bag. They just notice that dinner smells different, their teeth hurt, or climbing to the bowl is harder than it…
A kitten can triple or quadruple its weight in a matter of months, and its brain, bones, muscles and immune system are developing at the same time. Food…
A puppy does an enormous amount of growing in a short time, and the food that fuels it matters more than at any other stage of life. Too…
Most people pick a vet the way they pick a dentist: whoever is closest, or whoever a neighbour mentioned. That works until your dog eats something odd at…
Most owners notice when a pet stops eating or starts limping. Dental pain is harder to spot, because dogs and cats instinctively hide discomfort. A cat with a…
Walk down the litter aisle and you’ll find clay, crystals, pine, paper, corn, wheat and tofu, many of them promising “99% dust-free” or “total odour control.” It’s a…
Cats carry weight in sneaky ways. Fur hides the shape, a loose belly flap can look like fat when it isn’t, and a round cat often looks cute,…
A long-haired cat is beautiful, and it also means hair on the sofa, knots behind the ears, and a coat that can go from fluffy to matted in…