While New Year’s Eve is an exciting time for us as we count down to the fireworks that ring in the New Year, it can be a terrifying and stressful time for your greyhound. The loud noises from the fireworks display induce severe stress on your pooch and can cause them to take flight in an effort to escape the noise. It’s not uncommon for dogs to jump through glass, jump over fences or dig their way under fences to try and get away.
We have all felt the dreaded bloat after a big Christmas lunch or dinner, and the associated guilt with eating way too much over the festive season as we catch up with our family and friends to celebrate the year.
As we busily prepare for Christmas with family and friends, you should also consider how your furry friend can be integrated into the festivities and share the Christmas cheer. Your greyhound is as much a family member as Uncle Tom or Aunty Janet and there’s plenty of ways you can ensure that your pooch is included in family celebrations:
There's nothing like an Aussie summer spent at the beach. Running across the hot sand to find your perfect spot and jumping into the surf to cool down is a right of passage and signifies the start of a long Aussie summer.
As you drag the Christmas tree from the garage and bring it back to life, hang the wreath on the door and begin to bring the festive spirit into your home, it’s important to make sure that your decorations don’t become a hazard for your dog.
Summer is in full swing and 40 degree days are not uncommon. Feeling parched has become the new norm and reaching for an ice-cold beverage has become a way of life. Staying hydrated in extreme temperatures is vital to your overall health and wellbeing – and just like us, dogs need water to stay healthy.
As the Christmas lights are dusted off and the shops start playing Christmas tunes on loop, it’s safe to say that the festive season is well and truly in full swing.
It’s very easy to get swept up in the spirit of Christmas. After all, putting up the tree, Christmas decorations, and preparing for the flurry of family and friends can be an exciting time.
When it comes to cooling down, for humans the choice is endless. Whether you prefer to sit inside and enjoy air conditioning, sipping on an icy cold drink, go for a swim at the beach or a dip in the pool, we are spoiled for choice.
It’s that time of the year when people are planning how they will be spending their time over the summer break. As the interstate borders begin to open, people are excitedly booking their holiday destinations and busily planning how they will get there.
As much as dogs have evolved to become part of the urban jungle we now live in, their paws were not designed to handle man-made surfaces such as pavement, concrete and wooden decks. These surfaces can become scorching hot during the Aussie summer, causing your pooch to burn their feet.
If you have a dog or have been around dogs for an extended period of time, you will know that dogs flatulate just like humans. And just like the gases we produce, dogs flatulence can be pungent on the nostrils for many different reasons. It's important to know that this is a natural bodily function, but it's also good to understand just how much gas is 'normal' and when should you seek advice.
They say cats have 9 lives, but Chief the greyhound has had 3 already, and he still has a lot of living to do with his new owner Katia, but it has been a journey already!
As humans, we know all-too-well how nutrition affects our physical and mental state. We are taught from a young age that putting the right type of food into our bodies will keep us healthy and feeling good. At some stage we have all felt the effects of eating poorly, the food coma from devouring a greasy meal late at night or feeling the high from a caffeine or sugar hit.
This is Benji, known affectionately as Mr Buttons.
If you’ve already got a dog and are looking to introduce a cat into your home, it will take some time to create a harmonious environment where everyone can live safe and happy.
Whether it’s “spidey sense” or “smelling your fear”, humans have long suspected that animals can sense how a person is feeling. Many dog owners report the same about their pooches. They seemingly know when we’re stressed, angry, or unwell – we’ve even heard stories of dog knowing something is wrong before their humans even realise it themselves!
The average dog sleeps between 12-14 hours a day. This is a culmination of day time napping, and overnight sleeping. Puppies and older dogs need even longer, and greyhounds are well known for sleeping more than 18 hours a day.
When you witness your pooches ‘odd’ behaviour like humping, butt scooting and eating poop, you’re not alone in asking yourself ‘is my dog normal?’ These types of activities showcase instinctive animal behaviour which can be seen in all dog breeds the world over.
Worms are extremely common in dogs and the chances are that your dog will have worms at least once in their life. Once diagnosed, generally worms are easily treated and your beloved companion will be back to themselves in two shakes of a tail.