Friday, June 28, 2013

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Bacon-Flavored Dog Biscuits

Your Dog will love these simply but tasty Bacon Flavoured Biscuits. A great Australian pet treat recipe


  • 5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 10 tablespoons melted bacon fat
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Mix all ingredients well. Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll them into golfball sized pieces and place on a well-greased baking sheet. 

Bake at 175°C for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Vets Warn of Record Winters


With record winter temperatures being experienced around the country, vets are encouraging pet owners to spare a thought for their furry friends over the next couple of months.

Monday, June 24, 2013

5 Steps to Calm an Over Excited Puppy

Puppies are little wobbly balls of energy that explode with excitement the moment they encounter something or someone new. This bounding energy and happy licking may be adorable in a tiny 3 kg puppy, but it's less appealing in a much heavier and stronger adult. As cute as it may be, this hyper, excitable behaviour in puppies can lead to uncontrolled bad behaviour as they grow. As hard as it is to resist a happy puppy, training should start as soon as possible to help reinforce proper behaviour and stop unwanted behaviour before it becomes habit.

How to Read a Dog's Body Language - Six Steps to Look For

It would be great if dogs could speak -- in a human language, that is. They already do communicate with their noises and body language. We can tell what food they like, who their favourite person is or which cat they would love to chase. An important sign to discern from your dog's actions is aggression. You can protect yourself and your dog by reading the language that illustrates when your dog is threatened and about to pounce.