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This common backyard plant could prove fatal for your dog
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (379+ words) By Charlotte Thieme| 50 minutes ago I't's an unexpected backyard hazard most pet owners wouldn't think twice about; but for one woman, it brought about a shocking near-tragedy that has left her rattled. Lee-Anne McCormack knew something was amiss when her…...
Vet's stark warning to dog owners amid soaring temperatures
4+ week, 2+ day ago (502+ words) By Charlotte Thieme| 47 minutes ago If you're typically one to suffer in extreme heat, spare a thought for the effect it has on our furry friends. A's temperatures countrywide continue to skyrocket this summer, a vet has issued a stark…...
Abandoned puppies highlight alarming pet shelter trend
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (596+ words) By Gabrielle Oehlmann| 7 hours ago As Aussies around the country prepared for Christmas, 16-week-old Bull Arab puppies Sugar and Spice were wandering the streets of Melbourne, abandoned and alone. The dangers of being a stray in the city are already…...
Chewbarka, Gorgonzola, and Dr Sir Puddles Pipsqueak: The most common and unusual pet names of 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) By Madhurima Haque| 38 minutes ago For every pet named Charlie, Luna, and Milo, there's a Chewbarka, Gorgonzola, and a Dr Sir Puddles Pipsqueak. Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne has shared the most popular and the most unique pet names…...
Popular four-letter cat name claims top spot for another year
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (300+ words) By Gabrielle Oehlmann| 4 days ago Australia's top cat names for 2025 have been revealed, and one name in particular has claimed the crown for yet another year. Pet Insurance Australia has released its list of the 10 most popular cat names for…...
'The Kmart buy saving me hundreds on my dog each month"
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (657+ words) By Chantelle Bozicevic| 4 months ago I" have a 40kg golden retriever and every year when spring rolls around I am absolutely baffled by the amount of hair that comes off him and onto literally everything I own. I try to stay…...
It might look cute, but a vet warns this viral Tiktok trend is 'dangerous' for your pet
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) By Rachael Gavin| 5 months ago A" vet has urged pet owners to stop participating in a new TikTok trend that has recently gone viral with some clips racking up millions of views. The trend involves people filming their pets, which…...
Unthinkable discovery inside family couch: 'A dream come true"
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) By Madhurima Haque| 12 months ago A lost family cat has been discovered in the most unexpected place three weeks after going missing. The beloved pet, Sunny-Loo, belonged to the Hanson family in America who were moving from Washington to Colorado…...