Pets on holidays
When the entire family goes away - the pooch can get 5 star pet pampering. With renovations underway, the entire family goes on holiday — including Scotty, who is treated to some five-star pooch pampering. While Bruce, Andrew and Alison soak up ... [... more]
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Fleas - Better Health Channel.
Fleas feed off the blood of humans and animals such as dogs and cats. A flea bite is intensely itchy and secondary infections are common. Treatment options include anaesthetic creams and icepacks to reduce the swelling. Fleas can transmit disease ... [... more]
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Handwashing - why it's important
Washing hands properly after using the toilet, changing nappies, handling animals and before and after handling food helps prevent the spread of various forms of gastroenteritis, some of which can cause serious health problems. Use soap and warm ... [... more]
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Animal Repellents
Even pet lovers admit certain animals and insects can be annoying at times. Our House shows you how to repel, but not kill or harm, those annoying creatures around your home. To keep slugs from snacking on your plants, wrap a length of copper ... [... more]
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Fishpond makeover
A pond can be a beautiful feature in any garden — even a small courtyard can be brought to life by the sound of running water. Unless the pond is like this one. Reg visits a pond that Our House created as a part of a makeover just over a year ... [... more]
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Dog Dry Cleaning Tip
Using just a few things around the house, we'll show you how to keep your dog happy, healthy, and away from your valuable furniture! If your dog smells or looks dirty and you don't have time for a wash, simply use bi-carbonate of soda and ... [... more]
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Café Bones
We visit Australia's first café catering for pooches and their parents. We visit Australia's first café catering for pooches and their parents. Café Bones, in Sydney's Leichhardt has been set up by three local residents utilising an [... more]
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Doggy door
There won't be any more scratching at the door to let the family dog in or out with the addition of a doggy door. Shirl shows how easy it is to give pets the freedom they deserve. Doggy doors can be installed into most doors including doors made ... [... more]
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Ian Swift - Animal Sculptor
Wood sculptor Ian Swift has been honing his craft for 20 years. Last year he opened a gallery at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains of NSW to showcase his sculptural furniture. His current work includes many "pets", mainly dogs, going about their .. [... more]
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Dogue
Dogue is a shop specialising in haute couture for dogs. Based in Woollahra, Sydney, Simone Bushby kicked off this fashion store for pets after trying in vain to find a quality winter jumper for her own dog. Realising that there was a demand for ... [... more]
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Psittacosis - parrot fever
Psittacosis is a type of lung infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. This germ is commonly carried by birds of the parrot family including budgerigars, lovebirds and parakeets. This disease can be readily treated with ... [... more]
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