Entries by Nadia Crighton

Dogs with Jobs

Nadia Crighton delves into the world of hardworking dogs, shedding light on the intensive training that enables them to excel in their vital roles. Guide Dogs: A Journey of Training and Companionship The journey to becoming a Guide Dog begins with basic puppy training. Across Australia, these young canines are raised in volunteer Puppy Raising […]

Pet Friendly Home

Nadia Crighton takes a look at how to create a dog and cat friendly home. From poisonous plants, to correct bedding and bowl placement that will make your home the perfect and safe place to enjoy a pet. Creating the perfect place for you pet is a top priority for many pet lovers. Ensuring your […]

Top 10 International Cat Breeds

Nadia Crighton takes at look at the top 10 most popular cat breeds from around the globe. 10. Sphynx In 1966 a cat gave birth to a hairless kitten, due to a genetic mutation. From this one rare kitten in Canada the Sphynx breed was born. These unusual, yet stunning hairless cats and have grown […]

Teaching Holiday Manners

Have a few annoying issues you need to sort out with your pet before the entertainment rush begins? Nadia Crighton looks at the top behavioural problems associated with pets and some simple solutions. Wanting to entertain but slightly embarrassed by your pet’s problems? From excessive drooling, begging and jumping, we look at some simple remedies […]

And Now We Know…

We love our pets and their ways. We know a couple of things about Labradors, but we want to find out what you know! Share your interesting facts and tell us what’s your favourite thing about this breed…

Dementia Break-Through Treatment In Dogs

Pet Insurance Australia highly commends the wonderful research currently being undertaken by the veterinary doctors from the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre. This world-first trial is attempting to reverse, or improve the symptoms common with dogs suffering from a Dementia Syndrome or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). Their work has seen a 13-year-old Spaniel, […]

No Pets for Presents Campaign

Pet Insurance Australia is calling on all Australians to re-think purchasing a pet for Christmas with their No Pets for Presents campaign. “No Pets for Presents is a new campaign by Pet Insurance Australia to try and prevent the huge amount of abandoned animals that are caused from people purchasing puppies and kittens as gifts […]

Top 10 Dog Breeds

Nadia Crighton takes a look at the most popular dog breeds from around the world and the personality traits that make them so lovable. 10. French Bulldog Counting down on our list coming in at number 10, is the French Bulldog. This breed has increased in popularity over the past decade to become a much-loved […]

Holiday Warning – Keeping Pets Safe

Pet Insurance Australia is urging all Australians to consider their pets this festive season. “It’s summer time, and as people wind down to enjoy the silly season there are a few important things to consider when it comes to our pets,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. Well-known celebrity Veterinarian Dr Robert Zammit from […]

Feeling the Heat

As temperatures sour across Australia it’s time to carefully consider how our pets are feeling the heat. “Let’s face it the weather is becoming unbearable at times,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) says. “Most of us two-legged variety’s enjoy breaks from the blistering heat in air-conditioned retreats throughout the day, our pets however […]