Dogs have a number of basic health and welfare requirements so they can live a healthy and happy life.
Find out if your dog is ideal weight, obese, overweight, thin or emaciated and whether you need to get advice from your vet.
Medications and household hazards that can poison dogs if they are ingested.
Consumption of toxic plants can cause a range of symptoms from vomiting to serious illness and even death in some cases.
Dogs should be vaccinated against diseases, have regular preventive parasite treatment, be regularly groomed and checked for health issues.
Unless owners take the necessary precautions, pets can suffer and even die on very hot days.
Tips on how to understand your dog or cat's body language.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.