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BBQ Pet Safety
December 20th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
In the summer time, our pets can often appear to enjoy a BBQ just as much as we do. The opportunity to be surrounded by lots of meat sizzling away, smelling fantastic and tasting great can prove irresistible. However, it
Pet Safety in Storms
December 20th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Many dogs experience severe anxiety during thunderstorms. Scientists have proven that certain dogs have canine noise aversion, a fear or anxiety associated by noise. The noise and darkness from storms, with dropping baro
Summer Dog Treats
December 20th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Humans love nothing more than cooling down on a hot day with an ice cold drink or frozen treat, so why not make something refreshing your dog can enjoy in the warmer months too. As the weather heats up, the freeze
Heat Stress in Horses
December 17th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
With the temperatures soaring well past 30 degrees, it is important to keep the safety of our horses in mind. The heat and humidity can be a deadly combination and affect our horse’s health and performance if not manag
Should you shave your pet for summer?
December 13th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
As summer is now in full swing and the days are longer and hotter, we tend to shed clothes until we are down to shorts or swimsuits. As a responsible pet owner, we want what is best for our furry friends. However, is it
Mosquito Prevention for Horses
December 11th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Mosquito numbers in Australia have been on the rise this year, meaning these annoying pests are going to be around a lot more. Not only do they cause an irritating bite, mosquitoes can also carry a number of serious dise
Keeping your Pet Calm around Fireworks
December 11th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Fireworks are a great way for celebrating events, and can be enormous fun for all of the family. However, one member who may not be so pleased is your pet. Cats and dogs have no understanding of fireworks. Things such a
How can horses help people?
December 10th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
When thinking of horses helping humans, we tend to get side tracked thinking about farm work, horse and cart or even horse related sports. However, there are numerous health and wellbeing benefits that humans can gain fr
Strange Vet Requests
December 10th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
As a profession, veterinary medicine is one in which vets are used to going to great lengths to meet the needs of the families they serve. Being asked to make a house call, visit a sick patient outside in the owner’s c
Preparing your Pet for a Disaster
December 10th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
To most pet owners their cat or dog is an integral part of their family. If you take the time to prepare your human family for natural disasters or major accidents, like house fires, then you should prepare the members o
