Category: Advice

Can dogs take human vitamins? We consider and review the best multivitamin for dogs on homemade diet.

A few months back we posted a couple of new Blogs relating to making your own Dog Food and/or Treats; ‘The 10 Best Balanced Homemade Dog Food Recipes’ and ‘The Top 10 – Homemade Dog Treats Recipes Vet Approved Australia’.

Without doubt these have been 2 of the most successful blogs we have posted, especially in terms of traffic to read them and in feedback from customers.

This is both rewarding and humbling for us.

Thank you.

This customer feedback has also included requests from customers regarding whether they should be giving their dogs vitamins and/or supplements and in particular ‘can dogs take human vitamins?’.

Our initial private thoughts were, ‘are extra Vitamins or Supplements necessary for your dog?’

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We have devised the best tips on how to keep dog from being bored when home alone, so keep reading.

Dogs do get bored, just as humans do.

There are so many easy and fun ways to stimulate you do so that boredom doesn’t have to set in.

Continue reading The Best 5 Dog Boredom Busters To Keep Your Dog From Being Bored When Home Alone

Here is an introduction to our list of 11 questions and answers to help you on how to calm dog anxiety naturally.

There has been so much media coverage and talk about COVID-19 and the effects across all parts of human life, death, illness as well as loss of employment, inability to pay rent and mortgages, relationship breakdowns, disruption to education, effects on mental health and many more.

Continue reading Anxiety In Your Dog – 11 Suggestions On How To Calm Dog Anxiety Naturally

Dog behavior after surgery – Dog after surgery what to expect, planning and time

Still wondering why my dog won’t sleep after surgery? Let’s face it; any of us feel concerned when any of our loved ones have had surgery. They may have been in an accident; it could be a health issue that has hit suddenly; or it could be a health issue that has been around for a while.

There is the diagnosis, the surgery and then the recuperation phase and the longer-term prognosis.

Continue reading My Dog Won’t Sleep After Surgery – 5 Tips To Help Dog Owners

Those of you that are dog owners and/or dog lovers will be aware that several dog breeds and cross-breeds can be susceptible to health issues such as hip dysplasia and other age-related issues like arthritis.

None of us like to see and hear our dogs in pain if they suffer from these issues. This is where we come in to help you and your dog because the Natural Pet Shop Australia has a great selection of orthopedic memory foam dog beds for large dogs available right now.

Continue reading The best 9 orthopedic memory foam dog beds for large dogs

This guide will show you how to groom a dog professionally.

Everyone likes to have their dog looking well groomed, but cost of having it done professionally isn’t always an option.

You can save a lot of money by learning how to do all the important grooming tasks.

Not only that, but it is a great bonding experience between you and your dog, allows them to build up trust with you rather than a stranger, and they really enjoy all the attention and pampering.

Continue reading The Top 10 Tips On How To Groom A Dog Professionally

We wrote this article on how to make your dog happy and not depressed as we see a lot in the news and social media about the importance of having a pet dog; in particular for companionship as well as health benefits such as increased feelings of empathy, relaxation, and trust, as well as reduced levels of anxiety and stress.

However, have you ever thought how we humans can also have a positive effect on the lives of our pet dogs? This Blog is designed to capture and share with you the Top 10 ways to make your dog happy.

We have sourced our lists from various, named sources that we have then added our own content to.

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We have listed the 10 best dog for scared child, for all of those people who have kids and are looking for a suitable small dog breed.

An important consideration here is that dogs and children will grow in size but it is the projected fully-grown size of your dog that is what is important. It will play a big part in deciding what type of small dog to purchase.

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We have listed the best small dogs for seniors as we know that getting a small dog as a companion is something that many older people are considering, especially if they are currently living alone.

You do need to conscious of things such as choosing an appropriate size and breed along with temperament and behavior that fits with your wants and needs.

Continue reading The Top 10 Best Small Dogs For Seniors

How much does a dog cost per month on average when you have your own lifestyle to support?

As the saying goes; “A Pet isn’t just for Christmas”. Before purchasing any pet, you need to consider just how they (in particular a small dog) will fit into your life.

This Blog raises important things for you to consider as well as practical information on possible dog breeds that may be suitable, dietary advice, health advice, exercise, costs and overall quality of life factors.

Continue reading How much does a dog cost per month on average? Here are the 10 top costs to consider.