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How to make your dog grooming business more eco-friendly

Using green products and implementing eco-friendly practices into your dog grooming business could help protect the planet an...

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Do you have an animal disaster plan for the pets in your care?

Disaster can hit at any time. So it pays to be prepared and have a robust animal disaster plan firmly in place....

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Ageing pets: Helping pets age gracefully

Assisting pet owners to care for ageing animals is a key step in optimising the quality of their furry friend's life......

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Protecting yourself, your staff & clients from dog bites

Find out about the breeds most at-risk of biting and strategies to prevent dog bites ......

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Take your Dog to Work Day — June 21, 2019

Take Your Pet to Work Day celebrates 21 years of promoting animal adoption. It also recognises the many benefits of dog owner...

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Dog bites – common areas bitten & how to treat

Nearly 4,000 people are hospitalised in Australia every year due to dog-related injuries, with dog bites amongst the most com...

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The ACT to recognise animals as sentient beings

The Australian Capital Territory has introduced a bill to the Legislative Assembly that recognises animals as sentient beings...

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How to engage customers and increase your foot traffic

The pet industry is booming. But that doesn’t mean that everyone running a pet business is having a jolly old time. Ecommer...

Pet dental health: preventing periodontal disease

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) reports that 4 out of every 5 dogs and cats over the age of 3 have some degree of...