Mutts Making Waves!
- December 10, 2014
- By VetShop
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Doggy paddle! Layne Beachley shows off her impressive arm muscles as she rows THREE hounds out into the open water
She is a seven time world champion surfer.
And on Wednesday, Layne Beachley showed off her skills on the waves in a whole new way.
Paddle boarding at the beach in Noosa, the 42-year-old athlete was joined on the long board by her three dogs.
The wet canines sat comfortably on the board while Layne paddled along the water.
'Noosa has gone to the dogs!,' she captioned the Instagram post, along with hash tags referencing the surfing competition held in the town next year.
She is currently in the Sunshine Coast filming a documentary for the event.
The Noosa Festival Of Surfing is an eight day extravaganza held in March, that will feature professional competitions, live music and family challenges.
Ironically, the same activity that Layne shared on social media will be an actual competition during the festival.
The VetShop Australia Surfing Dogs Workshop will see surfers take to the waves with man's best friend sitting comfortably at the front.
The annual festival will run between March 7-15 next year.
To read the full article click here.
She is a seven time world champion surfer.
And on Wednesday, Layne Beachley showed off her skills on the waves in a whole new way.
Paddle boarding at the beach in Noosa, the 42-year-old athlete was joined on the long board by her three dogs.
The wet canines sat comfortably on the board while Layne paddled along the water.
'Noosa has gone to the dogs!,' she captioned the Instagram post, along with hash tags referencing the surfing competition held in the town next year.
She is currently in the Sunshine Coast filming a documentary for the event.
The Noosa Festival Of Surfing is an eight day extravaganza held in March, that will feature professional competitions, live music and family challenges.
Ironically, the same activity that Layne shared on social media will be an actual competition during the festival.
The VetShop Australia Surfing Dogs Workshop will see surfers take to the waves with man's best friend sitting comfortably at the front.
The annual festival will run between March 7-15 next year.
To read the full article click here.
Surfing Dogs Are Back in 2015!
- November 28, 2014
- By VetShop
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Noosa’s world famous surfing dogs will be back at First Point next March with the return of the VetshopAustralia Surfing Dogs Spectacular, and organisers expect the biggest field ever.
Since its introduction in 2012, the VetshopAustralia Surfing Dogs has evolved from a workshop to an exhibition and now a full-blooded contest (woof!) with surf-stoked dogs and their masters flocking to Noosa from all over to learn from the surfing dog trainer extraordinaire, former world tandem surfing champion and Waikiki beach boy Chris De Aboitiz, before going paw to paw in Noosa’s famous point break waves.
Announcing the re-signing of VetshopAustralia.com.au, Australia’s largest on-line supplier of pet supplies, Festival director Phil Jarratt said the surfing dogs had brought an important new element to the Festival’s broad international appeal.
“Families flock to the beach to watch the dogs in action, and so do the cameramen. This year the dogs were the major stars in a television segment that was shown 238 times across 19 countries. We love the fun and family appeal that the dogs bring to our event.”
This year the surfing dogs added Totally Wild to their impressive TV credits that already included Better Homes and Gardens and Sunrise.
In 2015 the VetShop Surfing Dogs will be held over March 7-8, the opening weekend of the festival, with workshops and exhibitions on Saturday and the main event on Sunday.
For further details on the 2015 VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Spectacular please contact naomi.szabo@vetshopgroup.com or call 07 5453 4840.
Hi animal lovers. I hope you enjoyed our last spring time post on how to protect your puppy against allergies. As you may or may not know, Dr Mark, VetShopAustralia’s in-house resident vet, is also a contributor and valued team member of PET’s Magazine, Australia’s largest pets publication. In each edition of PETS, Dr Mark answers reader questions on anything and everything pet related.
Continuing the spring time theme with a focus on our feline friends this week, Dr Mark addresses some very topical questions from Bianca re: allergies and cats, which breeds are less likely to cause allergic reactions and what actions we as cat parents can take to help reduce these allergies in people; particularly during spring!
Continuing the spring time theme with a focus on our feline friends this week, Dr Mark addresses some very topical questions from Bianca re: allergies and cats, which breeds are less likely to cause allergic reactions and what actions we as cat parents can take to help reduce these allergies in people; particularly during spring!
Q: For as long as I can remember, I have wanted a cat. Problem is, my dad and my younger brother both have asthma, and animal fur is a big issue. My dad has it the worst though - sometimes his asthma even acts up a little around our whippet, Spark! What cat fur doesn't make allergies or asthma act up that badly? Bianca
A: Hi Bianca,
For humans that are allergic to cats, the major source of allergen is protein produced by the cat’s sebaceous glands – the oil secreting glands in the skin. When a cat grooms and licks itself it will spread the allergen throughout the coat. Wherever the cat’s hair or skin particles are shed, this helps spread the allergen around. Because it is not the hair itself that causes the allergy, a short haired or hairless breed will not stop an allergy.
There are some breeds that seem to produce less potent allergens such as the Siberian and Russian Blue however no breed will be allergen free. Desexed cats produce less allergen than intact cats and female cats produce less than male cats.
Regular washing of a cat in a natural shampoo such as Dermcare Natural Shampoo will reduce the amount of allergen on a cats coat and is an important control measure to reduce allergies in people.
- Restrict your pets to one area of the home.
- Keep pets out of bedrooms.
- Keep pets off carpets, rugs and soft furnishings.
- Use a high-efficiency air filter.
- Wash pets and pet bedding weekly.
- Limit your contact with pets and exposure to areas they inhabit.
- Avoid facial contact with pets.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling or feeding pets.
If you need advice from PETS magazine’s resident vet Dr Mark (a.k.a VetShopAustralia’s Leader of the Pack) send your question and if possible a photo of your pet’s problem to pets@universalmagazines.com.au with the subject heading “Ask Your Vet.” Contact your vet directly for any health emergencies and if you require any pet medications or supplies, visit VetShopAustralia's online store.
Until next week.
Naomi.
Is this the best puppy quote ever?
- October 08, 2014
- By VetShopAustralia.com.au
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My all time ever most favourite quote from the creator of Charlie Brown ~ "Happiness is a warm puppy".
Hi animal lovers.
Naomi here, VetShopAustralia’s Marketing Manager. I love this time of year. I love that I can take off my knee high boots
and slip comfortably into a pair of open toed sandals; and roam bare footed on the weekends. And there’s nothing quite as beautiful at
this time of year than the Sunshine Coasts's wildflowers; bursting forth in an
array of vivid shapes and spectacular colour blooms.
The Vanilla Lilly
The Wedding Bush
But guess what? I also hate this time of year; my allergies really start to take hold. Unfortunately allergies also have an effect on our four
legged friends. This month on the blog I’m reposting a popular article (as seen in PETS Magazine) written by our very own in-house vet Dr Mark, in which he offers advice on how
to keep our pets happy, safe, comfortable and allergy-free this spring. Happy reading.
Q: With spring coming up, is there anything I should do to protect my pet puppy
Roxie? I just want to make sure she’s okay. Kristy.
A: Hi Kristy and thanks for your email. As the weather changes
and we go from winter to spring there are a few things we can do to make sure
our puppies stay happy and healthy. Now is the time to groom our pet to remove
the remains of that winter coat. There are a number of products that make this
task easier. Look out for Zoom Grooms and slicker brushes that remove the thick
undercoat, any matted hair and knots.
Parasites such as fleas and tick start to become more common, so make sure you are using a good flea control treatment on your pet. There are many different brands of preventatives that are very easy to use and very effective. There are once a month spot on type products such as Advantage, Advantix, Frontline Plus and Revolution or if you prefer to give a tablet once a month, look out for Panoramis or Comfortis.
Parasites such as fleas and tick start to become more common, so make sure you are using a good flea control treatment on your pet. There are many different brands of preventatives that are very easy to use and very effective. There are once a month spot on type products such as Advantage, Advantix, Frontline Plus and Revolution or if you prefer to give a tablet once a month, look out for Panoramis or Comfortis.
As the weather warms up
many places will see an increase in those nasty mosquitoes. While they are a
nuisance and irritation for us, for dogs they can also spread potentially
deadly diseases such as heartworm. When infected mosquitoes bite your puppy, the heartworm larvae
transfer to your pet and work their way to their heart and lungs, where they
grow and cause severe disease. Ensure your pup has started on heartworm preventative before spring starts and then continue all year round.
Spring is a wonderful time to explore the outdoors with our
pets and remembering these few things will help ensure they stay happy,
comfortable and safe.
If you need advice from PETS magazine’s resident vet Dr Mark (a.k.a VetShopAustralia’s Leader of the Pack) send your question, and if possible a photo of your pet’s problem, to pets@universalmagazines.com.au with the subject heading “Ask Your Vet.” Contact your vet directly for any health emergencies and if you require any pet medications or supplies, visit VetShopAustralia's online store.
Or if you need advice on your human allergies just ask me (Zyrtec is the answer; always!).
Take care,
Naomi
Today is Cupcake Day; the biggest
bake-off (and eat off!) in the Southern Hemisphere that helps raise funds for
the RSPCA; and in doing so increases the awareness of the fight to prevent
animal cruelty.
A big thank you to team VetShopAustralia, who baked up a storm for animal rights. Also to all the RSPCA CupCake Day fundraisers - good luck in achieving your goals today and make sure you grab a sneaky cupcake or two for yourselves; you deserve it!
How donations help animals in need:
$5 helps to feed a rescue dog for a day
$10 provides a litter tray for a kitten or a cat to toilet train them
$30 will shelter and care for a neglected dog
$50 helps to provide urgent temporary boarding for an animal in an emergency situation
$100 helps to provide medical treatment for an injured cat or dog
$350 will keep an RSPCA Inspector on the road; fighting animal cruelty.
If you are a Sunny Coast local, pop in and see us at our
Forest Glen warehouse (5/42 Owen Creek Road; down the road from Kunara Organic
Marketplace) and donate in person to support this amazing cause.
From the VetShopAustralia team our final thanks go out to our
friendly local community; who donated generously to support our efforts.
VetShop's Own Dr Mark writes for PETS |
Many of you will know that our own Dr Mark writes for PETS Magazine, which is a great little magazine full of fun and entertain tips, which is aimed at families and kids who own or love dogs, cats and other animals.
Pets Magazine showcases the latest information on nutrition, grooming, training and animal welfare. Regular sections include Pet News, Me And My Pet, How To, Around The World, Freebies, Reviews, Ask Your Vet with Dr Mark, Train Your Pet, as well as competitions, posters, puzzles and more. PETS magazine gives readers of all ages an in-depth look into the animal world.
You can buy Australian PETS Magazine online here.
However if you're looking for other Aussie dog magazine choices there are heaps of great dog lover magazines out there for Aussie dog owners.
Buy DOGSLife Online and Save |
And for those of a more scientific bent or who are involved in the Australian animal health industry, take a look at Vet Practice Magazine. A magazine specifically for the veterinary community, Vet Practice will look at your profession, your world, your Vet business and your life. This agazine recognise veterinary science is a special profession and poses challenges in the real world.
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2014 WeatherBeeta Competition Winners Announced!
- June 30, 2014
- By VetShop
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Thank you to everyone who entered our 2014 WeatherBeeta
Competition.
We are very excited to announce and pass on our
congratulations onto Gemma Derham, Tom Bird and Emily Johnson, who are now the
owners of the following funky winter must-haves for their fur-friends:1 x Parka Dog Coat
1 x Printed Lead
1 x Printed Collar
1 x Travel Bed
1 x Regular Throw Blanket
Once again, a big thanks to everyone who entered our
competition. If you missed out on
winning the prize pack however would like to find out about the 2014
WeatherBeeta dog coat range, click here.