Puppies & Kittens

First-hand experiences from new pet owners — from bringing home a puppy or kitten to early training, first vet visits, vaccinations and everything nobody warned you about.

Crate Training a Puppy Makes Bringing Them Home Much Easier
Crate training can feel uncomfortable at first, but done properly it can make raising a puppy far easier. Here is one owner’s honest experience, what changed their mind, and why it can be a powerful tool for both you and your dog.

Explore our Vet-Written Guides

Looking for more detailed, evidence-based information? Our Vet Guides cover diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect for your pet.

Seizures in Dogs
Seizures in DogsWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Causes, Emergency Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment ⚠ Emergency Action What to do if your dog has a seizure, when it’s an emergency, and how seizures are diagnosed and treated. If your dog has a seizure lasting longer than five minutes, multiple seizures in a day, or [...]
What Type of Dog Owner Are You?
What Type Of Dog Owner Are You?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc When it comes to dog ownership, no two dog owners are the same—and that’s perfectly okay! Whether you treat your dog as a family member, a partner in work, or a loyal companion, understanding your relationship with your dog friend can create [...]
What To Feed A Pregnant Dog
What To Feed A Pregnant DogWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Knowing what to feed a pregnant dog is crucial for successful pregnancy, whelping, and long-term health of puppies. Pregnant dogs have specific nutritional requirements. During the first four weeks of pregnancy, you generally do not need to change your dog’s diet if she [...]
How To Tell If Your Pet Is Sick So You Can Stress Less
How To Tell If Your Pet Is Sick So You Can Stress LessWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Sometimes it can be tough to tell if your pet is sick. If you’ve ever taken care of a pet, you know the feeling— something seems off, but can’t quite figure out what it is. It’s [...]
Cat And Kitten Vaccination Schedules
Cat And Kitten Vaccination SchedulesWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc [easy-social-share] Vaccination is one of the most effective ways you can protect your cat against infectious diseases. There are many different vaccines available for cats, each designed to prevent certain illnesses. Some vaccines require multiple doses over a period of several weeks, while others [...]
How To Stop Kennel Cough In Dogs – Treatment & Prevention
How To Stop Kennel Cough In Dogs – Treatment & PreventionWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Kennel cough (or canine infectious respiratory disease complex, formerly known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is a social dog disease most commonly seen in puppies and young dogs, although dogs of any age can be inflicted. It is primarily [...]
Best Age To Spay or Neuter A Dog: Latest Research
When Is The Best Age To Desex A Dog?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc One of the first questions many new dog owners have for their veterinarian is: “when is the best age to spay or neuter my dog?” It is a question that is fraught with controversy and conjecture, but now we have [...]
Why Is My Cat Sneezing? Does It Have A Cold?
Why Is My Cat Sneezing A Lot? When Do I Need To Worry?Written by Dr Karl Ong [easy-social-share] Bless you! We’ve all heard the sound of a cat sneezing – gosh they sound cute! But, when do we need to worry about a sneezing cat? When is a sneeze, not just an irritating tickle but [...]
Can My Dog Catch Coronavirus Covid-19?
Can My Dog Catch Coronavirus Covid-19?Written by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc Whether dogs can catch the coronavirus Covid-19 is an important question. In this article, we will give an overview of what the COVID-19 virus is, the danger to dogs and what precautions you can take. Updated 6 April 2020 [easy-social-share] With the recent [...]
How To Choose The Best Dog Coat
How To Choose The Best Dog CoatWritten by Dr Leigh Davidson BVSc, BApplSc When choosing the best dog coat for your pooch there are a few considerations we need to think about. For many of us looking good is important, so naturally, we want our dogs to look their best too. But not all dogs [...]