With their expressive eyes and ever-wagging tail, the Cocker Spaniel has become a familar and loved breed throughout many Australian homes. Ever willing to please, energetic and more than a little sensitive, American and English Cocker Spaniels are among the best companion breeds. But, like any breed of dog, they have some susceptibilities and…read more
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Reddish Tear Stains on Dogs – What are they, how to get rid of them and more.
Tuesday March 06, 2018Did you know that the reddish discolouration from your dog’s eyes can in part be attributed to poor diet and low gut health? A minor annoyance for many dog owners and more prevalent in certain breeds, those tears stains, despite being stubborn are actually manageable – here’s how. First things first – if you’re worried…read more
5 Common Pug Health Problems
Sunday February 05, 2017With their expressive eyes, adorable wrinkles and wide smiles, it’s easy to see why Pugs are such a popular dog breed. Fitting a whole lot of personality into a small, stocky package – Pugs are fun-loving, affectionate, and cheekily wilful. Well known for their lack of impulse control when it comes to food, Pugs require…read more
5 Common Dachshund Health Problems
Thursday January 05, 2017As anyone who owns one knows, Dachshunds are energetic, fun-loving dogs with an independent (and sometimes stubborn) streak. Seeming to possess almost limitless supplies of energy, it can be hard to tell when your dog is feeling a bit off. So that you’ve got a better idea of what to look out for, here are…read more
3 effective natural flea treatments
Tuesday November 08, 2016Aside from making themselves comfortable on your dog – often causing excessive itching and skin irritation, fleas also infest the home environment of their host pooch. So that means if your dog has fleas, your house probably does too! Unless you’re in the midst of a full-blown flea infestation (where more aggressive treatment methods may…read more
Help! My dog has fleas
Thursday October 06, 2016More than just annoying insects, fleas are the leading cause of itchiness and skin irritation in dogs. Aside from potentially causing extreme irritation and skin damage, fleas can also carry and transmit a number of potentially serious diseases in dogs, such as tapeworm. Dogs which are fed a nutritious, whole food based diet are more…read more
Ringworms and how to treat them in dogs
Thursday August 11, 2016We share many things with our canine companions – lots of love, play time and fun-filled exercise sessions. Unfortunately your dog can also inadvertently share less desirable things with us, such as a ringworm infection. Ringworm doesn’t have very discriminating tastes, and will readily spread between animals and humans. Despite its name, ringworm isn’t actually…read more
Intestinal dog worms and their symptoms
Thursday July 14, 2016Worms are almost an inevitable part of dog life, but it’s important to know the types of worms your dog may become infected with, and to be aware of the potential symptoms of infestation. Your dog can become host to a number of unwelcome internal parasites throughout their life. In Australia, the most common intestinal…read more
How to keep your pets warm during winter
Tuesday July 07, 2015We have all noticed a sudden drop in temperature. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. While we can rug up in scarves, jackets and booties our pets have only their fur to rely on to keep them warm. It is easy to forget that household pets are domesticated and feel…read more
Unexpected findings from the Dig-In trial
Wednesday April 29, 2015After we developed Dig-In, we ran an in-home 30-day trial to ensure that pet owners could see for themselves the effects that we had seen in our own trials. The Dig-In trial ran between July and August 2013, over the course of 30 days. In total, twenty one dogs across Australia took part in the trial.…read more
How soon will I see results using Dig-In?
Wednesday April 15, 2015Pet allergies are a strange thing. Allergies caused by food can show up in many different ways. For example, it can show up as red blotchy marks on the skin, incessant scratching or ear rubbing, etc. From our experience, after you start mixing the Dig-In Digestive Gravy Powder with your pet’s meal, you should see…read more
How do we know that Dig-In works?
Thursday April 02, 2015I have had a few calls on the 1300 Dig-In number asking me, how do I know that Dig-In works? Well, to start, Dr Tivey spent many years researching the basis for food borne allergies and the root causes of the problem. This fundamental science work gave us the strong basis for the later development…read more