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Think your pet is overweight? Here are 10 tips to find out the truth.   Tummy tuck – Take a side view of your pet and see if the belly tucks or droops in nicely beyond the chest barrel. If your canine has the perfect weight, the tummy tuck is deal. Jelly belly – This is indicative of excess weight, particularly in cats, but may also be noticed in overweight dogs. In puppies, the bellies tend to be more rounded even when they are not overweight candidates. However, a distended belly could signal worms or similar problems. If the body...

Just as it is for humans, summer is a testing time for canines too. Concerned pet owners often alert the RSPCA in Victoria at this time of year, after animals have been locked or left in hot cars. Often, people make the misconception of thinking a quick errand into the shops can be harmless and that leaving a pet in the car for a few minutes is unlikely to cause any harm. But, you pick up a conversation with a friend and it is a good 30 minutes before you return to your vehicle. About six minutes, or perhaps even...

  It may be a treat to you, but it isn’t for your dog. In fact, chocolate acts like a form of poison to your furry friend, and should be avoided at all costs. In large doses, most cocoa products can be lethal.  However, the risk is relative to the size of your dog, amount and type of chocolate that your pet has consumed. What's the big deal? Theobromine is a toxic component contained in chocolate. While humans can metabolise theobromine with ease, the process is significantly slower in canines, leading to higher levels of toxins building up in their...

Cats do seem to hide their feelings or be aloof but a recent study has found they do respond and pay attention to their owners more than other people.

The best pet friendly accomodation for you and your pet from around Australia. Who doesn't want to take mans best friend or nosey kitty cat on a road trip. These places will give your pet a thrill whilst giving you peace of mind they're not holed up in a kennel or cattery.