Halloween is our absolute favourite holiday of the year here at Paddington Pups and we love being able to celebrate the spooky season with our Paddington Pups Pack. It’s easy to include your pup in all the fun and festivities of Halloween, as long as it’s done safely and doesn’t create any unnecessary stress or …
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September is National Tick Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness about the dangers of paralysis ticks for domestic pets. Spring and Summer are generally the seasons for ticks in Queensland and, although they can be active all throughout the year, it’s especially important to be aware of ticks between the months of September and …
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When the weather is cold, keeping your dog warm becomes a priority. (Click here to watch our footage on Channel 7 news about keeping your pups warm) Cold weather can lead to a variety of health problems in dogs, including arthritis. Many breeds are prone to arthritis as they age, but keeping your pet healthy …
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Separation anxiety is a common behavioural problem in dogs that can be challenging to manage. It can be just as distressing for owners to leave their dog home alone for extended periods of time as it is for dogs, especially if the dog exhibits separation anxiety by barking, chewing furniture, destroying carpet or other objects, …
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Dog attacks can happen anywhere, at any time. They might happen in a secluded park, in front of your home or while out on your daily walk. For anyone who has experienced a dog attack, whether it be an attack on you or your dog or an attack by your dog on another dog or …
How to Handle Dog Attacks on a Walk: A Guide for You and Your Pooch Read More »
The Covid-19 pandemic has made a huge impact on all of our lives and for many of us, it has changed the way we live, work and socialise. Restrictions and lockdowns have dramatically altered our daily routines, especially for people who have been working from home. Being able to spend more time with our dogs …
Pups and the Pandemic: How Lockdowns Have Affected Our Dogs Read More »
Easter is a fun (and delicious!) holiday for you and your human family but there are some things you need to be aware of to keep your dog safe over the Easter period. Let’s face it, Easter is all about the chocolate but unfortunately, this is not something you can share with your dog. Chocolate …
Why Chocolate is Bad for Dogs: What You Need To Know Read More »
As a pet owner, it’s important to have a plan in place when faced with an extreme weather event. For those of us who have experienced a flooding event, as many people from Queensland and New South Wales have in recent weeks, you will know how frightening this kind of natural disaster can be. Floods …
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The recent floods have highlighted the dangers of dogs drinking contaminated water. This can be extremely dangerous for dogs as it can cause stomach bugs with a variety of symptoms such as diarrhea, which can be highly contagious. If you are still experiencing the effects of flooding and have contaminated water in the area near …
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate all things love and romance and often involves giving and receiving gifts from your loved one such as chocolate, alcohol and flowers. Unfortunately, a lot of the traditional food and gifts associated with Valentine’s Day are not pet friendly, so it’s important to be aware of things that …