Entries by Nadia Crighton

How To Stop Your Cats From Fighting?

Pet Insurance Australia takes a look into cat scraps and how you can help create some peace in your kitty-cat loving home. REEEEOWWWWWWW HISSSSSSSSS! For some multi-cat homes this horrific noise is a very common occurrence ringing down the halls or out in the backyard. This is particularly true if you have just invited a […]

Warning – Social Media & Cute Pet/Children Posts

Pet Insurance Australia, in collaboration with a leading behaviour veterinarian, Dr. Lewis Kirkham, is issuing a warning concerning cute pet and children posts on social media. “It has become increasingly common in many people’s social media feeds – images and videos showing pets interacting with small children and babies,” says Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance […]

Preparing Your Dog or Cat For a New Baby: Expert Advice from Dr. Lewis Kirkham

Introducing Pets to Newborns: Insights from Dr. Lewis Kirkham Understanding the Impact Welcoming a new baby is exhilarating; however, pet owners often overlook how this change affects their beloved furry companions. Dr. Lewis Kirkham, a pet behavior expert, emphasizes the need for families to prepare their pets for this significant transition. Dr. Kirkham’s Expertise Dr. […]

Spinal Disease in Dogs – IVDD

As the most common spinal disease in dogs, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) can cause intolerable pain for affected pets and significant costs to pet owners. With treatments ranging from $200 to an eye-watering $20,000+, pet owners must understand the breeds most at risk and take preventative measures to protect the spinal health of their beloved […]

Finding A Comfortable Dog Harness

DATE: July 2023 There are many advantages to attaching your dog’s leash to a harness rather than a collar. The biggest is that harnesses don’t put stress on your dog’s throat and windpipe, so they are less likely to injure your pet. Harnesses also don’t cause choking and can provide more control over your pet. […]

The Bloat Issue – Prevention & Education

Gastric Dilation and Volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat, is a severe health complication for dogs. Sadly, many pet owners do not understand the risks of bloat until it is too late. Pet Insurance Australia catches up with the experts to discover the breeds most at risk and how pet owners can take simple steps to […]

Here Come The Mice – Rodent Bait Warning

As the weather cools, the rodents come looking for a warm place to call home. This can lead to an influx of mice and rats entering domestic residents around Australia. Pet Insurance Australia issues a timely reminder about the dangers of rodent bait and how to prevent your pet from becoming seriously ill. “As the […]

Hardest Tricks to Train Dogs

Teaching your dog how to do new tricks is a very fun experience. No matter how long you’ve had the little guy, it’ll always be a heartwarming sight to see them doing the things you taught them. It’s also good for the dog since he’ll appreciate the time you spend training him. There are only […]

Cruciate Ligament Increase

Cruciate ligament disease in dogs is a common problem facing many pet owners around Australia. Also known as cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, this painful orthopaedic condition can see a sudden and debilitating onset that can be very expensive to treat. Pet Insurance Australia discovers what pet owners can do to prevent Cruciate ligament problems […]