Entries by Nadia Crighton

CPR & Basic 1st Aid

Ever wondered what to do if your pet needs CPR? Here are some quick and easy tips to help your dog in a crisis. Nadia Crighotn investigates. It’s not something we ever want to think of or even conceive. Our beloved pet, injured or even worst… non-responsive and not breathing. Knowing pet CPR could save […]

Problem Pet Hair

Is your pooch constantly leaving endless tumbleweeds of hair around your home? Nadia Crighton has some ingenious ideas on how to help you escape the pet-hair overload in your home. If I had a dollar for every time I have cursed the endless pet-hair in my home I’d be a very rich woman. With two […]

Hot Cars – Dog Death Traps

PIA’s Urgent Reminder: Dangers of Hot Cars for Pets Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) is warning Australian pet owners about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, especially with soaring temperatures. Heightened Risk in Hot Weather Nadia Crighton, spokesperson for Pet Insurance Australia, emphasizes the heightened risk of pets suffering severe injuries due to being […]

Valentines Day Alert

Pet Insurance Australia is reminding all Valentine loving Australians the importance of hiding that box of chocolates come February 14th. “It’s Valentines Day,” Nadia Crighton spokesperson for Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) says. “For some, and not so much for others, it can be the most romantic day of the year full of flowers and chocolates.” […]

Preventing Cruel Breeders

Pet Insurance Australia is commending the new RSPCA’s tipping service designed to catch cruel animal breeders in Victoria. Currently this project is hoping to completely eradicate kitten and puppy farms in Victoria, where last year the RSPCA and Council were able to successfully shut down a puppy farm in Narre Warren North. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/animal-lovers-urged-to-use-new-online-service-to-dob-in-cruel-breeders/story Community Initiatives […]

Australia Day Warning

As the festivities of Australia Day looms, Pet Insurance Australia is urging pet owners to be weary of celebrations and events that may be harmful for companion animals. “Similar to New Year Eve celebrations, many pets can go missing around this time of year,” Nadia Crighotn Spokesperson for PIA says. “Fireworks can cause animals to […]

Helping Injured Wild Life

In light of the recent devastating fires blazing across Australia, many animal lovers are dealing with the onslaught of injured wildlife. So what do you do if you find an injured wild animal? From birds to kangaroos, Nadia Crighton investigates. Growing up in Australia, it was not an uncommon thing to find an injured bird […]

Fire & Pets

Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) is urging all Australians to keep their pets safe this fire-season. “Ensure you have an evacuation plan for your family, including your pets,” Nadia Crighton Spokesperson for PIA says. “If a fire is close make sure you know where your pets are and that they have up-to-date collar tags and microchip […]

Water Safety for Dogs

Keeping dogs safe around water is paramount in responsible dog ownership. Nadia Crighton takes a look at how to ensure your pups (and grown dogs) are safe in, and around water. Many dogs are natural born swimmers. They seem to have tails that act as rudders and can, for the most part, swim better than […]

Christmas Treats

So we are all being bombarded with information on what not to feed our pets this Christmas, so what can we treat our four-legged companion with? What treats are good for our pets, and others bad? It’s that time of year when us humans likes to indulge in the delicious foods on offer. Rich foods, […]