Dog Friendly Perth, Western Australia

12/01/2024

Holiday mode 🦮🐾

12/01/2024

It’s getting hot out here 🥵

Do the right thing, leave your pet at home if it is too hot☀

If you can’t hold your hand on the pavement for five seconds, it’s too hot for your dog to walk on.

To be safe, it's best to walk your dog in the early morning, late afternoon, or evening avoiding hot asphalt and concrete.

Check out your nearest grassed, off-leash dog exercise area via the maps on our website at canning.wa.gov.au/dogexerciseareas

13/11/2023

Plants most likely to cause allergies in your pets.

https://www.drool.pet/blogs/the-tips/the-plants-most-likely-to-cause-pet-allergies?fbclid=IwAR2X1n7fJrfaXTN0ejlztQIboCXde3CryE6CoaP3YKVqfT7fMQWf_wNmpDk_aem_AflmqndXV3DJ-shs5qZlHdnPL9BB2oUmW1PABKtLcH6sDT6YR_AByrIWQ_UM_M-Lf3c&mibextid=9R9pXO

Those bare bellies and toe beans run across hundreds of plants every day. And while some are the perfect napping spot, others trigger quite significant allergic reactions that result in everything from subtle foot licking through to big red belly welts. So it’s time to get our green on for the ‘...

19/10/2023

It’s that time of year again! Read below on tips for keeping your fur babies cool this summer.

It’s heating up in Perth.These tips will help you keep your dog cool and safe during the summer season.

19/10/2023

Snakes are becoming active again as the weather warms up. Please read below for some tips on keeping your fur babies safe.

29/11/2022

It’s heating up in Perth.These tips will help you keep your dog cool and safe during the summer season.

02/03/2022

Keep an eye out on your beach visits!

‼️WARNING FOR DOG OWNERS - PLEASE SHARE‼️

We're hearing reports of sea hares washing up again on beaches in Perth and the South West. 😲🐶

Have you spotted any at your local?

Margaret River vet surgeon Amy Forsythe says the slimy football-sized slug-like sea creatures are getting worse - showing up on more beaches in WA and making more pets sick every year.

A dog with suspected toxicity poisoning has already made its way into her care this season.

The most common symptoms of sea hare toxicity in dogs include increased excitement, inability to walk properly, tremors, vomiting, lethargy, and seizures.

If your dog comes into contact with one of these molluscs, take it to your nearest vet IMMEDIATELY!

They can be FATAL to your pooch!

📷 Margaret River Vet Hospital

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10/06/2021

We are experiencing some chilly weather here in Perth. How do your fur babies usually stay warm?

With parts of the country experiencing their coldest days in 50 years, I’m guessing most pets haven’t strayed too far from bed. But just how much do they feel the cold? Well, here’s what separates our winter warriors from our winter worriers! When they can’t exactly head to the wardrobe and ...

06/07/2020

Very important info if you are traveling with your fur baby.

Escaping up north this school holidays? If you’re travelling with your dog to northern Western Australia, there’s a few things you need to know.

A serious dog disease called ehrlichiosis has been found in parts of the Kimberley and more recently in the Pilbara. This disease occurs when an infected brown dog tick bites a dog. Dog owners can help to stop this disease spreading to other parts of WA with these simple steps:

🐕 Before you go on holidays, see your vet about putting your dog on a tick control program.

👉 Follow the packet instructions exactly or the treatment may not work. Ensure your dog is treated for at least three weeks after returning from the Kimberley and Pilbara.

🔍 Tick treatment doesn’t always kill the ticks straight away, so you should check your dog for ticks every day while in the Kimberley and Pilbara – especially around the neck, head, ears, armpits, belly and in between toes – and carefully remove ticks to reduce the risk of infection.

🐶 Check your dog is healthy before leaving the Kimberley and Pilbara. See a vet if your dog is showing any signs of ehrlichiosis.

For more information, visit www.agric.wa.gov.au/ehrlichiosis

16/05/2020

Que radio singing ”Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer…”

*** CAPTION THIS ***

22/04/2020

Pets love routine and if your pet dog is used to going for their daily walk, but is it safe to take them out for a walk during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? Yes!

20/03/2020

Take care of yourselves 💕

07/02/2020

It’s important to fill up your fur child’s emotional cup. My pup loves to eat, always, anytime of the day. He will have puppy dog eyes for food! Normally my hubby feeds him on the way out to work in the mornings. This morning, hubby texted me on the way out, “running late, haven’t fed pets”. Now my cat probably couldn’t care less but my dog loves his food. So when my pup saw me and barked and whinged at me, I could say “hey big boy, time for food?!” Instead of the normal “are you tricking me into feeding you?” . It felt good to know I was meeting his needs and the kids enjoyed using some of his food to “train” him.

How full is your dogs cup? ☕️💓

05/01/2020

Early evening cool down

25/12/2019

This cutie with his Christmas presents 🎁 merry Christmas everyone!

22/12/2019

Reminder on the food that are not safe for your fur pup.

🎅 DON'T FEED YOUR DOG XMAS HAM 🐶🚫🍖

A timely reminder to all pet owners - DO NOT give your pet dog or cat any of your Christmas ham.

This poor dog pictured is Gordie - in 2017 year he ate an ENTIRE 2.2KG Christmas ham. His owners brought him into the vet for help.

"Christmas ham and ham bones are a huge no no,” the Animal Referral & Emergency Centre said.

“The fat and salt content of this delicious Christmas treat will reek havoc on the gastrointestinal system of our beloved fury family members."

Chocolate, grapes, nuts and fruit cake also need to be kept out of their reach 🍫🥜🍰🚫

📸 | Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

01/12/2019

Cooling down in the river after a warm morning walk.

12/10/2019

One of our favourite spots to have a hike . And yes, that is grandpa almost slipping in the background 😅 But grandpa was fine and so were the rest of the family. Baggy, our fur pup, was able to cool down numerous times in the little streams, just watch out because some of them are slippery 😅

15/09/2019

Sunday feels 😊

19/08/2019

Tails on the Trail is the City's first ever dog event and it's guaranteed to be tail-waggin’ fun!

Enjoy either a 2km or 4km stroll with your furry friend, followed by hours of fun and entertainment - challenge your pup on the Canine Adventure Course, have a splash with PUPS on SUPS or enter your doggy into our best-dressed comp!

With over 25 stallholders to check out, you’ll find a great variety of dog food and treats, dog toys and accessories and other dog service providers, as well as human food trucks, roving entertainment, live stage talks/shows and some very cute adoptables!

Looking for something else? We are also offering numerous free sports activities, DIY doggie treat feeders & claw prints, pop up chill spaces and more. You’d be barking mad to miss it!

Register your pup at https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/tailsonthetrail

08/08/2019

Hoping Gypsy is found soon!!

29/07/2019

What score did you get 😅

29/07/2019

Do you have a fur baby who insists on full body contact 😉

An investigation into this man’s sleeping disorder uncovered something more amusing than medical. Yes, when it comes to bedtime, cats (and some dogs) demand FBC; full body contact. And here’s why...

25/07/2019

Never feel guilty for asking to pet a pooch.

08/07/2019

Really great ideas in this article by Whole Dog Journal. We have a two types of Kongs for Baggy that he loves.

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/food/the-best-food-dispensing-toys-2019/?fbclid=IwAR27qKC9wPKeOx8UMDDESythPISg87ZEflBtbR3FV5Bw-k-j4DZZYc37ozU

We still love the basic Kong toy, as well as the variety of other toys made by Kong. But we have to admit, we also love many of Kongs competitors in the food-stuffable toy category. In fact, there are so many its hard to even have favorites anymore! But at a minimum, we think you should be aware of....

05/04/2019

Sounds about right 😅

Training your dog is just like any relationship... it has ups and downs, but the journey is worth the effort!

24/03/2019

I’m loving this video of my boy. We are busy building a website so watch this space!!

23/03/2019

It’s definitely worthwhile having a look at this illustration. I know my pup yawns when he is starting to feel anxious. Knowing your own and other dogs’ body language is important and can guide and caution you on which situations to avoid. It is also beneficial to know how a dogs body language displays fear in order to avoid and prevent reactive behaviour from them. Let’s make sure we keep ourselves and our dogs safe by educating ourselves about the body language they may display when feeling scared or anxious.

21/03/2019

With the overnight news that Roundup, a common w**d killer, has been shown to cause cancer in people, you might be wondering what it means for pets.

17/03/2019

The weather was gorgeous early this evening so we all went down to the dog beach. Autumn in Perth is the best.