Doggie & Gabbana Grooming Salon

11/03/2025

⭐ 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦 ⭐
𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡

Where your budget allows, a supplement or 2 for older dogs can really improve their quality life when fed alongside a healthy balanced diet.

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀
We've been using it since it became available in Australia; all our dogs get it, including puppies! It works as a preventative but also as a therapeutic treatment for dogs struggling with their mobility. 28 days on the loading dose, I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a dog that hasn't made improvements.

👉 Right now, you can save 15% by completing a survey: https://form.jotform.com/250631139597866

𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
The My Doggie brand is our very own and we originally started it because when we had Great Danes, supplements were so damn expensive and we were also blending different supplements to superboost them so we figured, why don't we simply offer these products ourselves at a more affordable rate!

My Doggie Support is Opti-MSM, which is the highest quality MSM in the world; no cheap and nasty stuff for our products! We then boost it with vitamin C to aid absorption.

Opti-MSM benefits overall joint health and normal range of motion to stay active. Opti-MSM may improve joint stress recovery time and prevent chronic joint issues to support a healthy, active lifestyle and it plays a role in maintaining the cushion between joints to support mobility and protect healthy cartilage.

Grab it here:
https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/products/support200

𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿
This product contains Australian hydrolysed beef collagen (human grade) and is boosted with vitamin C to aid absorption.

Collagen has a wide variety of potential benefits, such as relieving osteoarthritis pain, making bones denser, support strong and flexible tendons and ligaments, and improvements in activity-related joint pain may be seen.

Grab it here:
https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/products/preventandrepair

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
Made by our friends over at Animal Holistic Therapies, this is a fairy new product with some fantastic natural ingredients specifically formulated to promote overall spinal health and help address conditions such as IVDD, spinal injuries, and back problems in dogs.

Grab it here:
https://caninevital.com.au/products/spinal-health?variant=43129875464237

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹
Plant-based powder suitable for dogs with animal protein sensitivity - it is a natural anti-inflammatory, powerful antioxidant and rich source of Vitamin C made from pure and natural Rosehip berries to help support good mobility in your dog.

You can save money by buying the horse bucket as it's the same product as the dog one; you can just ask them for a dog scoop and dog dosage. They always have discount codes available too, if you can't find one, just reach out to them.

Grab it here:
https://rosehipvital.com.au/

𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗱
Dental health can get really funky in old dogs as the composition of the saliva changes from older age. My Doggie W**d is a specific species of seaweed that helps break down dental build up, it's also perfect to use after dentals to reduce the need in going back to to extend the time in between. It's a cost effective product that can make a big difference in your dogs life.

Get it here:
https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/categories/dental-health

23/11/2024

Double coat shave offs
Humanity vs Vanity every day of the week. Don't get caught in the guilt of internet trolls.

31/10/2024

26/10/2024

🌈 for when it's time we need to know what options we have

𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

https://www.balanced-canine.com/post/honouring-their-memory-without-creating-shrines

24/09/2024

𝗕𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘, 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗

One of the most common myths is that rescue/rehome dogs for example have been hit if they shy away from head pats.

Nope, dogs by large don't actually like being touched on the head by strangers and sometimes even by their humans.

Most dogs who accept head patting simply have learned to tolerate our weird ways. Of course, there are outliers, the more social individuals who love any kind of pat.

If you have a rescue/rehome, they don't need stories of why they do and don't do things, they need, training, leadership (rules & boundaries), consistency & clarity...maybe more so than dogs who grew up in the one home especially at the start of your relationship.

Yes, some dogs have had abusive backgrounds but unless you know what happened, the story doesn’t benefit your dog.

19/09/2024

It is imperative to note that tick season is upon us, and we have already recorded several cases. Please consult with our experienced staff for guidance on how to protect your pets.

22/08/2024

Please make sure your pets are up to date!

7 paralysis ticks found on 1 pet at SASH North Ryde this past week.
1 unfed, 5 partially fed, 1 fully engorged.
This pet was one of many patients presenting with signs of tick paralysis.

Paralysis ticks are deadly to pets.

Although a risk year round, as the warmer weather returns, the number of pets affected by paralysis ticks sky rockets.

Is your pet up-to-date with parasite prevention? Speak to your local vet about the best option based on your pets circumstances. In-conjunction with parasite prevention, remember to perform daily tick searches over your pet by, by running your fingers gently through their fur, from their head to their tail.

Signs of tick paralysis include weakness, incoordination, collapse, vomiting, retching, breathing difficulty and/or change in bark or meow.

SASH Emergency is here for your beloved pet, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you find a paralysis tick on your pet, get in touch with our team.

15/08/2024

For a while there, everything seemed to be grain free. But does your dog really need to avoid grains? It turns out, that food allergies are less common than you think...and grains are nowhere near the top of the list of allergies. Based on a study published in the National Library of Medicine (Olivr...

10/08/2024

🥺 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲?

👀 Here I was this morning, minding my own business, and BOOM! Next thing I know I’m getting triggered by a post in a breed specific group (I should know better 😅).

🤔 The post was about a Stafford being clingy, crying when the owner goes out etc. That, I wasn’t triggered by. It was the amount of comments normalising ‘stage 5 clingers’ because, wait for it, “it’s a BREED TRAIT”. And I tried to forget it, I tried to consult my higher being and do some breath work 😅, but hours later I’m still thinking about it, so here we are.

‼️ So let’s be clear:

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

👉🏽 There are certain breeds that bond hard to their human, Staffords are a prime example of this. However, this shouldn’t replace healthy independence. And being unconfident and anxious is not ‘breed trait’.

👥 If I cried every time Rob left the house, or the room for that matter, I’d be considered to have an unhealthy attachment and I would need to seek professional help to rectify. It would be the same as me following him around 24/7 - again, not healthy.

✅ Do your dog a solid by building their independence and confidence. A sooky dog is not cute, it’s unhealthy.

😫 A dog in that state is stressed. Prolonged stress affects the longevity of our dog.

👉🏽 This TED- Ed video explains how sustained periods of chronic stress can affect our brain. In fact, chronic stress can actually make it more challenging to learn and remember things.

👉🏽 It’s not too uncommon to see highly stressed dogs make poor decisions. Long term stress can reduce the size of your dog’s pre frontal cortex, which is the part of the brain that regulates concentration, decision making, judgement and social interactions.

🎥 Watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/WuyPuH9ojCE

👀 Please don’t be like the Staffy group. Please build healthy independence on your dog.

07/07/2024

24/06/2024

12/05/2024

Nutritional Boosters for dental health

11/04/2024

Adding something as simple as full fat Greek yogurt to your dogs dry food is a great step towards feeding your dog a healthier diet.

Learn more about kibble + whole food at:
https://www.freshfoodtribe.com/hybrid-diet

04/04/2024

Users of My Doggie W**d find improved breath and breakdown of build-up being evident approximately 2-4 weeks into use.

Added to your dogs food, My Doggie W**d is a Palatable nutritional booster that is 100% pure and organic and can help your dogs dental and gut health.

We now have 100g packs for small dogs and 1 kilo packs for large and multi-dog homes - Australian domestic shipping only:
https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/categories/dental-health

22/12/2023

⭐ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 ⭐

👉 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻
Outdated advice is to feed an older dog a low-protein dog for kidney support. Old dogs need high-quality protein to support their muscles. The biggest reason we say goodbye to old dogs is because of mobility issues so we need to maintain their muscle tone and mass not see it wither away.

🥩🥚🥬 It is never too late to transition your older dog to a fresh food diet. A fresh food diet can be raw or lightly cooked. I generally recommend that older dogs are on a lightly cooked diet as this is easier on their digestive systems which aren't what they used to be.

👩‍🔬 If your dog has a medical condition that your Vet would like to nutritionally manage but you do not want to feed kibble (dry food) to your dog, you can have a consult with a fresh food experienced Vet, these often do distant consults such as Bentons Road Vet Clinic and Mont Albert Vet Surgery.

👉 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Supplements that you're giving for a specific reason, ideally ones you're not going to get the cheap and nasty versions of. My top picks would be:

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱
A highly bio-available omega-3 that not only supports joints but coat, skin & brain....and the list goes on and on. If budget permits, I like older dogs on a loading dose vs a maintenance dose.

Discount code here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FtPvv5P7vApfxkVNA4iyd1UX4PRRgAk9/view?usp=drive_link

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻
Collagen is a protein responsible for healthy joints and skin elasticity. It’s in your dog's bones, muscles, and blood, comprising three-quarters of their skin and a third of the protein in their body.

⭐ May slow the aging process.
⭐ May hydrate skin which may make it ideal for skin issue dogs.
⭐ May relieve osteoarthritis pain - research suggests allowing 3-5 months for results.
⭐ May make bones denser.
⭐ May help the coat be thicker/fuller.
⭐ May help nails to be healthier which could make it ideal for dogs with brittle nails.
⭐ When combined with strength training, it can potentially help increase muscle mass and strength.
⭐ May support strong and flexible tendons and ligaments.
⭐ Improvements in activity-related joint pain may be seen.
⭐ Improvement in injury recovery may be seen
⭐ May reduce injuries as collagen increases the diameter of tendons in joints.

https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/products/preventandrepair

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 & 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘇𝘆𝗺𝗲
Older dog's digestive systems often need support as they don't tend to work as well anymore. One of the first signs is a duller coat as the dogs digestive system isn't able to utilise nutrients as well as they used to be. Now, the coat is something you can see but nutritional insufficiencies can lead to other not-so-positive things under the hood. A digestive enzyme is a great addition to your older dogs diet along with a probiotic.

Synbiotic 180-S is perfect for those on a very tight budget, it contains a probiotic and a digestive enzyme.
https://www.vetshopaustralia.com.au/other-pets/horse-supplies/health/vetafarm-synbiotic-180-s?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq4s5gVkQpGahmX_1K5kUobeqtgwEZGmpekjvaffTX6VUujpZ8BW3thoCorgQAvD_BwE

Gut Protect from Canine Ceuticals is one of my favourite digestive enzyme products for those with a flexible budget:
https://canineceuticals.com.au/collections/best-sellers/products/gut-protect

Our own My Doggie Boosters is a probiotic and prebiotic:
https://mydoggieboosters.com/shop/ols/products/gd200

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲
Appropriate exercise is really important for older dogs, some older dogs like our Little Man are still machines but some are really struggling so finding what works for you and your dog is an individual thing.

A daily walk gets the lymphatic system moving even if that walk is just to the letterbox or the neighbours. Your Vet will help you work out what works well for your dog and also discuss pain management options.

Hydrotherapy is awesome for older dogs, if budget allows, get in once a week, that warm therapeutic water and the buoyancy helps maintain older dogs muscles without the strain and pain that regular walking can cause.

Whatever you do, your goal is to stay under your dogs threshold which means if you make them more painful then you're doing too much and/or your dogs pain management is not up to par.

Limping dogs need pain management.

𝗬𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸:𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

👉 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
If your dog can't walk far then get a dog pram, yes, I'm serious - your dog needs mental stimulation and deserves to experience the world for their own mental health.

If your dog is still able to participate in training, you can challenge their brain daily even if it's lying down. There are so many things we can teach them even at an advanced age.

👉 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Fat dogs die younger. Older dogs do not need extra weight on them "in case they get sick". Your dog doesn't get to choose their health status, that's up to you, make good decisions. Extra weight will speed up arthritis, cause pain and impact organ health and fast track disease.

👉 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀
Vet checks every 6 months if you can afford to including bloods to keep ahead of anything that pops up.

Not sure if your dog is fat? Head here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKMBW-V-tjkMMg6_Ffq13PfRXCuYpN0U/view?usp=drive_link

👉 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀
Laser, massage, acupuncture, etc. if the budget allows are all awesome therapies for older dogs to help them with pain and disease management.

Photo: Leila, Great Dane at 13.5 years of age.

07/11/2023

OPTUS Outage
If you can not call or text us the Optus network is down Aus Wide. We will respond as soon as back online.

26/10/2023

𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗦 - 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗

Facebook groups are littered with reports of mouldy Meals For Mutts at the moment so if you feed this dry food, I recommend that you have a really good look inside the bag and make sure you're not feeding your dog dangerous mould that can make your dog very sick immediately or over a period of time - empty the entire bag.

Apparently, there is a recall on a batch number according to consumer comments but I can’t find that info on their website.

When we choose to feed commercial diets to our dogs, there is a risk associated with that whether that be in processing, transport or storage - these things happen and as long as they don't keep happening as consumers we can often forgive and move on - M4M are using a new manufacturer and this could be some teething issues, who knows but right now, this is about dogs health so please check the entire contents of your bag.

Meals for Mutts - if you're reading this, save sending your lawyers after me again for things that can be proven 🥴

👉𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕.𝟏𝟎.𝟐𝟑 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐁 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞:

Dear Valued Pet Parents,
We are writing to extend our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience or concern caused by a recent issue affecting our food. We want to assure you that we take this matter very seriously and are committed to resolving it.
We have become aware of a concern regarding the presence of mould in some of our dry dog products and we want to ensure the well-being of your beloved pets. While this issue has only affected a small number of bags and products from some of our recent production, we believe in taking precautions for the health and safety of your furry friends.
To address this matter, we recommend that you carefully inspect the products with a best before date listed below. It’s important to note that if these products have been stored in a cool, dry environment, the likelihood of any issue is minimal. Nevertheless, we encourage pet parents to remain vigilant.
If you come across any signs of mould in your product or if you prefer not to continue feeding your current bag of dry food, we kindly ask you to discontinue use and take the product back to the place of purchase or reach out to us at [email protected].
Our dedicated team is here to assist you with replacing your product. When contacting us, please provide details about the product variant, bag size, and best before date for a smoother resolution.
As a further safety precaution, we are actively collaborating with our retail partners to ensure that any affected bags are removed from sale. This collaborative effort underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality dry dog food in Australia.
We continue to be a small Australian family owned brand and your understanding and trust are greatly appreciated as we work to resolve this situation and continue to serve the needs of you and your pets. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Team MFM
Products affected and their best before details
Grain Free Salmon and Sardine 2.5Kg
3/09/2024
5/09/2024
7/09/2024
Grain Free Salmon and Sardine 20Kg
20/08/2024
1/09/2024
4/09/2024
6/09/2024
17/09/2024
9/10/2024
Grain Free Salmon and Sardine 9Kg
20/08/2024
26/08/2024
27/08/2024
5/09/2024
6/09/2024
7/09/2024
14/09/2024
26/09/2024
Salmon and Sardine 20Kg
16/08/2024
17/08/2024
4/10/2024
Grain Free Salmon and Sardine 9Kg
5/09/2024
Salmon and Sardine Large Kibble 20Kg
18/07/2024
19/07/2024
12/10/2024
Grain Free Salmon and Sardine 9Kg
12/08/2024
13/08/2024
Grain Free Duck and Turkey 2.5Kg
1/09/2024
3/09/2024
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