Pet Supplies and Product Reviews

Riverwood Downs Trail Run is Australia’s newest and most unique timed trail running event where the whole family can enter, including the family dog!  Presented by Tail Runner Events the Trail Run event will be held on Saturday 22nd July - Sunday 23rd July 2017 . Why is Riverwood Downs Trail Run being held? Karen Barrett, the organiser of this event, is an Ultra Marathon runner who trains daily with her rescue Kelpies . I t always broke her heart to have to leave them at home when she competed in an event so she figured out that there must be other people who felt the same way and would dearly love to run in an event with their dog(s)! The main aim of the Riverwood Downs Trail Run is to help raise funds for Herd2Homes , a   working dog rescue group  explains Karen. " It is estimated that  120,000 dogs are put to sleep in Australia each year and over 60,000 of those are from working dog breeds.  To me, this number is absolutely shocking and I would like to be ...

All DOGlite LED dog harnesses now come standard with a Front Pull Option. The right harness adds comfort and support for your dog and also assists in reducing 'pulling' when on leash, to make your walks a lot more enjoyable for both parties! HOW DOES THE NEW CHEST ATTACH OPTION WORK? For those 'over committed' dogs, you can now attach your leash to the front of their chest which greatly reduces pulling.  How to put on your DOGlite Double Trouble Harness Some harnesses have a non-padded but adjustable chest whilst others offer a padded but  non-adjustable  chest...  This DOGlite LED harness has both!  With its 3-way adjustability and a padded chest plate , this harness range is comfortable, durable and you don't need a phD to fit it! The material is made of 25mm UV rated webbing which is water resistant. Simply lay your harness on the floor, let your dog step in, clip on each side, and adjust for the perfect fitting only once! Press the switch for the LED ligh...

Nothing beats curling up in front of the fire with a great book and our dogs on a cold winter's day!  From Lost to Loved is a limited edition hardcover coffee table photobook telling the heartwarming stories of Melbourne rescue dogs, in celebration of their new lives. FROM LOST TO LOVED by Erin King Pet Photography Each dog’s story is accompanied with photography by Erin to capture the dog’s personality and illustrate their new found happiness with loving families. All the dogs were photographed out and about at Melbourne's most iconic locations to showcase what Melbourne has to offer. The book is a substantial hardcover, 135-page photo book featuring 65 dogs. It was both professionally designed and printed within Australia to ensure a very high standard.  This is a fundraising project to help raise awareness, support and money for two Melbourne-based rescue groups Puppytales Rescue and Rehoming Inc and Gumtree Greys .  This project has already raised over $3,500 with m...

Brisbane based artist, Stephen Gallagher, usually spends his days painting people's pooches from his studio in Salisbury.  However after a trip to a local shelter last year, Stephen decided to use his paintbrush to represent the many dogs without a home in Brisbane and also inspire Australians to adopt.  The result is 100 oil portraits of 100 dogs that have come through Brisbane shelters in 2016 and 2017. "Having been a dog owner most of my life, I understand the unique bond that humans and dogs share. There is no doubt that humans benefit from the company of dogs and they, in turn, thrive on human contact and friendship.   A dog without a home is a tragic creature." There will be a Pop-Up Exhibition of all hundred portraits at the  Reload Espresso Bar  in the Historic WW2 Bullet Factory, located in Salisbury.  The opening night is on Friday 9th June from 6:00pm - 10:00pm and this exhibition will remain open through to Sunday 11th June. All paintings on di...

Newflands’ Hoki Oil is a fish-flavoured liquid oil that is easily digested and can be pumped directly into your pet’s food. We love our dogs like our children and want them to live a long and happy life. Whilst we strive to keep them healthy, our pets can get numerous issues including skin allergies or joint mobility problems. As we know, giving medicine or supplements to our dogs or cats (in the form of a powder or tablet) can be a real challenge! WHAT IS IN NEWFLANDS' HOKI OIL? Newflands’ Hoki Oil is made from Hoki fish (species Macruronus Novaezelandiae ) found only in the pristine waters around New Zealand and sustainably sourced . As part of the manufacturing process, t he oil is flushed with nitrogen to keep it fresh and also filtered to remove any contaminants (e.g. mercury) to end up with a human-safe, pharmaceutical grade product. Fish oil is rich in  Omega Fatty Acids which are an essential element for a pet's balanced diet . Omega fatty acids are called “essenti...

Pay attention Melbourne "wannabe pooch supermodels" because  there is a new kind of pet photography in town!  Frog Dog Studios  are now taking appointments and are ready to turn your best friend into a work of art! What is the Inspiration behind Frog Dog Studios? Frog Dog Studios  officially opened in February this year, however  this business has been evolving behind the scenes for years... Let us introduce you to  Belinda Richards, the photographer and brains behind this operation who has been working with animals - primarily dogs - for the past seventeen years. At the ripe old age of twenty one, she started her first business as a dog groomer which set the pace for things to come.  Belinda went on to work in animal welfare and provided after hours emergency services for all kinds of animals.  This position eventually led her down the path of animal management and owner education . Over the years Belinda has had extensive experience with all kin...