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Awwsome pics from Noosa Festival of Surfing

Ridiculously photogenic girl and surfing dog

See more pics and videos from the Noosa dog surfing festival at www.SurfingDogSpectacular.com.au 

RSPCA Press Release: New RSPCA Wormers

Great news for Australian dog owners who want to support Austalia's leading animal welfare agency, with the RSPCA announcing this week the launch of a new wormer and heartwormer under the RSPCA name. Proceeds from the sale of these products go to supporting the RSPCA's work. The new products will be available at RSPCA outlets, public vet clinics and shelters as well as at pet stores, pharmacies and online. The Full text of the press release follows:

New RSPCA Animal Health Products In Market

Tuesday, 8th March 2016 

Australian pet owners can now be Twice the Pet Hero with the first two products in the RSPCA Animal Health Products range released to the market this month by the RSPCA and IndyVet Animal Health Products.

The first two products in the range are RSPCA Allwormer (for Cats and Dogs) and RSPCA Heartwormer (for Dogs). 

"The RSPCA is delighted to be working with IndyVet to bring this range of products to Australian pet owners," said Heather Neil, RSPCA Australia CEO.

A portion of revenue from the sale of the RSPCA Animal Health Products supports the valuable work of the RSPCA. By choosing them, Australian pet owners can be Twice the Pet Hero, protecting their own pets from nasty parasites and supporting the ongoing work of the RSPCA.

"Australian pet owners know the importance of regular parasite control" said Dr Mark Perissinotto, IndyVet CEO and Chief Veterinary Officer, "but for some the variety of choices can been confusing and the high cost of some brands puts undue pressure on the household budget."

"We're incredibly aware of the trust Australian pet owners put in the RSPCA" Dr Perissinotto said. "All involved have worked hard to ensure that the safety, quality and effectiveness of the RSPCA Animal Health Products are comparable to the leading brands in the market while also giving Australian pet owners an affordable and accessible option for regular parasite prevention."  

And of course there is no denying the satisfaction of seeing funds from your purchase going to support one of Australia's best-loved animal charities.

RSPCA Heartwormer (for Dogs) is a monthly tablet and is available in three sizes for dogs. RSPCA Allwormer (for Cats and Dogs) is a tablet and available in two dog sizes and one cat size. The products are APVMA approved and manufactured in Australia.

RSPCA Animal Health Products are available for purchase from  RSPCA retail outlets, public vet clinics and adoption centres, as well as made available for sale by vet clinics, pet shops, pharmacies and online retailers.

To find a retailer online or nearby visit www.RSPCAanimalhealthproducts.org.au

Surfing Dogs Noosa Beach 2016

The best Australian surfing dogs take to the water at 4:30 pm today for the 5th Annual VetShopAustralia.com.au Surfing Dog Spectacular at iconic Noosa Main Beach.


8 beautiful  Aussie surfing dogs will compete before crowds of over 5,000 for the coveted Surfing Dog Spectacular Trophy. Will it be defending champion Hugsly or one of the young contenders?.

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Tips for Keeping Your Dog Allergy Free This Summer

We are heading back into summer and with that comes the itching and scratching associated with allergies. Allergies can be a little frustrating to deal with and it can take some trial and error to work out what will help your pet. Today we pass on some tips from Dr. Eloise Bright from Love That Pet to keep your pet happy this summer.

Dogs are pretty unique in that whatever they may be allergic to, they tend to get itchy skin. Skin allergies tend to cause red, irritated areas on the skin, ear infections, hotspots, anal gland problems or an itchy bottom or most commonly, cause your dog to lick or chew at his feet.

Common causes for allergies include:

1.    Contact allergies to grasses and Wandering Jew.

2.    Food allergies (these tend to be year-round rather than seasonal).

3.    Flea allergies (commonly around the base of the tail and often worse in summer).

4.    Atopic dermatitis.

During summertime, we see an increase in dogs with atopic dermatitis and flea allergies in particular, but the reality is that many dogs are allergic to more than one thing. These dogs may have an allergy to chicken, so respond well to an elimination diet for 8 weeks, but will get a flare-up in summer because they also have a flea allergy.

Flea Allergies

You would think the simple flea would be an easy allergy to solve. Unfortunately most flea products we use still allow fleas to bite, in fact many take 8-24 hours to kill each individual fleas. For dogs that have a flea allergy, just one flea can cause scratching for up to 2 weeks, so they need a very strict flea control regime to tackle those sneaky little parasites. Some brands such as Bravecto and Nexgard will offer protection for both fleas and ticks simultaneously. You can find some more tips on how to outsmart fleas here.

Atopic Dermatitis

For humans, if we have an allergy to pollens we tend to get hayfever. Dogs are a little different and will lick their feet, develop frequent ear infections and an itchy bottom with a pollen allergy. These allergies are the most challenging to manage, since it is rarely possible to remove the allergen entirely. The following strategies can help:

1.    Wipe your dog down with a wet towel after coming indoors, pay particular attention to the bottom of your dogs feet, and make sure they stay dry.

2.    Use an oatmeal shampoo like ‘Aloveen’ weekly to soothe the skin and remove any allergens from the coat.

3.    If your dog has a tendency to develop dry skin or dandruff, add some fish oils to his food or soak your dog for 10 minutes in QV bath oil at the concentration on the bottle once every few days.

4.    Ask your vet which antihistamines and you can use safely in your pet.

5.    Another great product your vet can supply is called Cortavance. You can apply this spray once daily and it gets through the hair much more effectively than steroid creams and can provide immediate, short-term relief.

6.    If your dog has greasy, smelly skin and is prone to developing hot-spots, use a weekly medicated shampoo like Malaseb that will help reduce bacteria on the skin. You might not necessarily cure the itch, but you can limit those secondary skin infections.

7.    Wash any pet beds on a hot cycle in the washing machine with a very small amount of low allergen detergent once a week.

8.    Vacuum any carpets weekly or consider restricting your pet’s access to the carpeted areas of the home.

Allergies are estimated to occur in 20% of pets. If you find your pet is still itchy, visit your vet and have a chat about all the different options for treating those allergies, including allergy testing, desensitising allergy ‘vaccines’ and Atopica. Happy summer, we hope it is sneeze-free for you and itch-free for your pet.