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How to Help Your Dog Cope with Slippery Flooring

How to help your dog cope with slippery floors; how to prevent injuries from slippery flooring.

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About Belinda

"Pet Hair Don't Care" is the family motto in Belinda's household! With her menagerie consisting of 3 dogs, 2 cats, 20 horses, 4 cows, 2 fish tanks and some chickens there is never a dull moment. And there is certainly plenty of pet hair (and muddy footprints) to contend with. ? Belinda is a graduate from the University of Queensland with a degree in Agricultural Science, majoring in Animal Production. She founded online pet supplies store vet-n-pet DIRECT in 2005.

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Becoming a Tripawd Parent

Lots of people ask similar questions upon finding out their dog or cat has to have an amputation so I thought it might be handy […] Read More

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About Aria

Aria is an experienced Veterinary Nurse and an undergraduate Environmental Scientist. So far Aria's career has included small animal general practice, equine reproduction, horse starting and training, maintaining freshwater aquariums and much more. Horses have been an integral part of Aria's life since she was very young. She now has a sassy but sweet Palomino Paint mare, a three legged working dog rescue, a merino wether who thinks he is a horse and two budgies. Aria's areas of interest are animal behaviour and nutrition as well as sustainable land management so equine sports and Australia's unique wildlife can be enjoyed by many future generations!

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Coronavirus COVID-19 and your pet

As the world is crippled by the pandemic that is Coronavirus, COVID-19, what does this mean for companion animals and their owners? There are two […] Read More

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About Bec

From a very young age Bec has always had a great love and appreciation for all animals. Bec is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and also has a Bachelor in Applied Science Animal Studies with special interest in Wildlife and Recreational Animals. Her studies have been put to good use working in various animal industries including small and large animal veterinary clinics, horse studs and the family cattle property. Horses have played an important part in her life, living on a horse stud and caring for horses throughout breeding, foaling, spelling, racing and retirement. Bec is the proud mum of two gorgeous girls, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel, chickens and many horses including a cheeky little pony.

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Heat Stroke In Pets

Well Summer is here!! Its only the first week and here in Queensland we have been sweltering with temperatures reaching 40 degrees and the hottest […] Read More

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About Bec

From a very young age Bec has always had a great love and appreciation for all animals. Bec is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and also has a Bachelor in Applied Science Animal Studies with special interest in Wildlife and Recreational Animals. Her studies have been put to good use working in various animal industries including small and large animal veterinary clinics, horse studs and the family cattle property. Horses have played an important part in her life, living on a horse stud and caring for horses throughout breeding, foaling, spelling, racing and retirement. Bec is the proud mum of two gorgeous girls, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel, chickens and many horses including a cheeky little pony.

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Pet Dental Hygiene – How to keep your pet smiling!

Do your pet’s teeth look like this? Good dental hygiene in pets is sometimes overlooked, however it is a very important part of keeping your […] Read More

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About Bec

From a very young age Bec has always had a great love and appreciation for all animals. Bec is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and also has a Bachelor in Applied Science Animal Studies with special interest in Wildlife and Recreational Animals. Her studies have been put to good use working in various animal industries including small and large animal veterinary clinics, horse studs and the family cattle property. Horses have played an important part in her life, living on a horse stud and caring for horses throughout breeding, foaling, spelling, racing and retirement. Bec is the proud mum of two gorgeous girls, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel, chickens and many horses including a cheeky little pony.

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Junior’s Bloat

My brother’s dog “Junior” is a 2 year old, 83kg, Great Dane. He is a beautiful dog but it seems that with a big dog […] Read More

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About Bec

From a very young age Bec has always had a great love and appreciation for all animals. Bec is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and also has a Bachelor in Applied Science Animal Studies with special interest in Wildlife and Recreational Animals. Her studies have been put to good use working in various animal industries including small and large animal veterinary clinics, horse studs and the family cattle property. Horses have played an important part in her life, living on a horse stud and caring for horses throughout breeding, foaling, spelling, racing and retirement. Bec is the proud mum of two gorgeous girls, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel, chickens and many horses including a cheeky little pony.

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Lilly’s Arthritis

My dear Lilly has been suffering from arthritis since she was only three years old.  I first took her to see her Veterinarian thinking she […] Read More

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About Bec

From a very young age Bec has always had a great love and appreciation for all animals. Bec is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and also has a Bachelor in Applied Science Animal Studies with special interest in Wildlife and Recreational Animals. Her studies have been put to good use working in various animal industries including small and large animal veterinary clinics, horse studs and the family cattle property. Horses have played an important part in her life, living on a horse stud and caring for horses throughout breeding, foaling, spelling, racing and retirement. Bec is the proud mum of two gorgeous girls, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel, chickens and many horses including a cheeky little pony.