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Pet therapy visits can be life changing for aged care residents
Posted: July 2023
There are many benefits to pet therapy. A visit from a trained therapy dog and handler team to aged care facilities can help build social connection, increase feelings of well-being and assist people who are dealing with stress and anxiety.
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Glenview aged care residents reap the benefits of regular visits by therapy pets
Posted: July 2023
Glenview Community Services in Tasmania helps residents live a rewarding life with a range of services and activities from music therapy, gardening and cooking club to regular visits from therapy pets.
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Why you should desex your cat before puberty
Posted: January 2021
Desexing cats before four months old is on the increase. New research finds Australia is doing well in the desexing arena. But the age of desexing needs to be brought forward from six months to four months to close a "pregnancy gap" and prevent unwanted litters of kittens.
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Separation Anxiety
Posted: December 2020
With COVID-19 restrictions slowly lifting, we recommend you start preparing your pets for when you return to your usual workplace. These tips are particularly important for those who have welcomed a new furry family member during the pandemic.
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Big Dogs in Small Spaces
Posted: October 2020
It’s commonly believed that you can’t keep big dogs in small apartments, but the truth is, when it comes to housing for your big boy (or girl), size doesn’t always matter.
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Helping Your Dog Adjust to Post-pandemic Life
Posted: October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the lives of people, but of pets. The hard part comes next, when we go back to work and school, and our dogs are left confused and upset at suddenly being left alone again.
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Learning to cope with grief after losing a pet
Posted: October 2020
Many people experience deep grief after the death of their pet. These people are neither crazy nor overly sentimental. Like you and me, they are everyday types whose response to the loss is absolutely normal.
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