Essential Dog Health Tips, continued...

Main tick areas in Australia
There are four main ticks in Australia, find out where they are most prevalent. Do you know what the signs are of a pet effected by tick paralysis? 

Winter time means dry skin
Pets scratch for many reasons. It could appear to be "dry skin" to the pet owner, but may actually require treatment by a veterinarian

Hold the soap & water!
Frequent bathing is bad for dogs and possibly fatal for puppies. A puppy born during winter months is going to get messy and your temptation is to bathe it. Don't!

How old is your dog?
How old is your dog in human years? The result may surprise you. It was believed that every 1 year of a dogs life was the equivalent of 7 years in a humans life... 

Dogs with bottomless pits
Dogs seem to have an endless capacity to stuff themselves. Not surprising, since their ancestors had to gorge themselves whenever they encountered food

The right ID
Because pets occasionally escape and get lost in unfamiliar territory, it's a good idea to have some kind of pet identification on them.

Water, life's essential ingredient
Many loving pet owners spend a lot of time making sure their pet eats healthy, they forget a bowl of water may be the most important part of their pet’s diet.

Beware dangerous toys!
Many household items that become pet toys, either with or without your knowledge, can be dangerous, even fatal-to your furry friend.