Pet Supplies and Product Reviews

The Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo is still a favourite amongst all animal lovers after 14 years! Held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for the first time, this event is on from  Saturday 8th to  Sunday 9th July 2017 . This event will celebrate not just dogs but all creatures great and small and is the largest of its kind in Australia. Held during the school holidays, this is a great day out for the entire family and a fantastic place to keep the kids entertained. Over 30,000 people are expected to attend over the two days of the exhibition. There will be live entertainment with the DockDogs – the world’s premier canine aquatics competition - plus Flyball and high jumps demonstrations, reptile and insect encounters, product giveaways and discounts, celebrities, hundreds of animals and much more! Lots and lots of animals – of all shapes and sizes  Many exhibitors with pet products and services Rescue organisations (including Friends of the Hound , Happy...

Looking for a dog toy you CAN’T find in the chain pet stores? Something tough and durable for your aggressive chewer or a colourful toy for fun games together? You're in luck with the recent arrival of the SodaPup range of funky natural rubber chew toys in Australia, available exclusively through  Rover Pet Products .  These dog toys are all ultra-durable chew toys (excluding their Can Opener Tug Toy which is a pull-toy) that are fun, unique and entertaining for your dog. Made in the USA from Puppyprene 2.0 - a proprietary natural rubber compound - the toys are ultra-strong, durable and said to stand the mightiest of chewers ! Toys are also non-toxic and environmentally sustainable. We decided to take a look at three very different toys to give you an idea of what to expect from this range. #1. CRAZY BOUNCE RETRIEVING TOY Funky and orange, the Crazy Bounce is an eccentric, unpredictable bounce and retrieving toy that is sure to keep your dog entertained with its erratic b...

Take Your Dog to Work Day  (or  TYDTWD ) takes place on  Friday 23rd June 2017  in Australia and around the world. First started in the UK back in 1996, this celebration became popular in the United States in 1999. The day celebrates the companionship our dogs provide and also encourages adoptions from local shelters and rescue groups. Employers are asked to open their businesses to pet dogs to promote the benefits of pet ownership and encourage animal adoption. It is well documented that pets provide a number of physical and mental health benefits for people. Pet dogs in an office environment can be a very positive experience for both workers and the dogs however there are a few rules to follow. These tips from the  RSPCA  should help make this experience run smoothly in your workplace... 1. Preparation before Taking your Dog to Work Check with your office to see if bringing your dog to work is appropriate and will not affect the health and welfare of y...

Even with their fur coats, dogs feel the cold and this is especially true for those with short hair.  At every age, cold weather and dampness can make a dog more prone to illness, more easily affected by joint pain and unsettled from not being able to relax into a cosy corner.  We noticed our dogs were starting to feel the cold in the last week so we've rounded up some great pet products catering for all styles and budgets. We hope these will help keep your dogs cosy and warm during the winter months. Perfect for those cold and wet winter walks, t he very stylish and practical  Huskimo Sherpa  dog coat  is waterproof, lined and reflective. Aramis wears the Sherpa Birch Green - Large 67cm) The waterproof outer shell keeps your dog dry in all conditions whilst the fleece lining adds extra warmth and comfort . The gusseted chest hugs your dog's chest for a perfect fit but allows total freedom of movement.  There's a reinforced leash hole allowing you to clip ...

Perfect for cold wet winter walks, t he  Huskimo Sherpa  dog coat is waterproof, lined and reflective. Huskimo is a relatively new Australian designer brand of pet apparel and dog accessories, launched in 2014.  The brand finds its inspiration in  our spectacular wide open spaces and our love of sharing the great outdoors with our canine friends . Their motto is " Original - Innovative - Striking - Honest " and these values underpin the collections that have been released so far. Of course most parts of Australia do not get really cold by European standards however we do experience light frosts every winter and I can't imagine that our dogs enjoy the cold damp conditions any more than we do! Queue the new Huskimo Dog Sherpa Coat to make our winter walks a lot more comfortable and enjoyable for our dogs... For the purpose of this trial, we selected the Birch Green design but the Ocean Blue and Mulberry colours are just as striking! MAIN FEATURES​ The outer shell of ...