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Osteoarthritis is a common ailment of our older pets and just like in people, cold weather can exacerbate pain in arthritic joints.
Your pet might show signs of being lazier, not wanting to exercise or go up stairs, appear stiffer than usual or have difficulty standing up after lying down.
Our resident Canberran, Dr Ashlee, shares her top tips for providing your pet with some extra support this winter.
Little did I realise the impact a dog could have on my life.Little did I realise the puppy I brought home on my knee in
Our Pets need us to be their advocates and to ensure we are doing all we can to support them, especially when they too are feeling grief. Just like in humans, not all pets will deal with grief the same, and some may not be affected at all.
It can be difficult knowing where to start when it comes to helping your child through the loss of your family pet, and quite often parents can be juggling the emotions of their own grief while trying to support their children the best way they can.
Picture books can be a a great help with these conversations.
Deciding how and when to say goodbye to your best friend is never going to be an easy thing, and when there are children involved, the decision can become even more confusing.
Dr Brittainy, one of Sunset’s amazing Palliative Care team, shares her tips on Senior Cat Care in our two part series. In Part Two, Dr
We all know being in pain is no fun. Unfortunately, what makes things difficult when our four-legged companions are in pain, is that they can’t
Small Changes to Help Older Cats Feel Fancy! Dr Brittainy, one of Sunset’s Palliative Care team, shares her tips on senior cat care in our
In June this year, one of our gorgeous clients Naomi Blake said goodbye to her loyal companion, Molly. Molly had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia
When we share our lives with a senior pet, we come to realise just how precious the time we have with them is. Below, you’ll
Saying goodbye to a ‘spirited little pup’. Never have I witnessed so strongly the beautiful bond of love between people and their pets. On the
My partner and I adopted Dukey from Labrador Rescue when he was 8 years old. We journeyed to the centre for a meet and greet
Forever would not have been long enough. While he was here only four years, Rusty made an unmistakable mark, and left paw prints on the
This is a story that needs to be shared. Gentle and affectionate, Maple Cherry was never meant to live past a few hours. When I
It does not matter whether medicine be old or new, so as long as it brings about a cure. ” – Jen Hsou Lin, DMW,
They are by your side with wagging tails and soft purrs through the highs and lows of your life. They love with no expectations. They
Facing the first festive season without a pet can be difficult. Here are some tips if you’re missing your fur-baby this Christmas: 1.Give yourself permission
‘Where there is deep grief, there was great love’ – anon. Pets are heart-melting combinations of fur and love on legs. They bring joy, mischief
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop “We were very privileged to have been able to walk by her
Are we a society overflowing with compassion, love and understanding? The negativity broadcasted by the nightly news might convince you that we’re not. If you
Meet George (Georgeous) the Rescue Dog Who Was Saved from The Streets. I am George! In October 2015, I was found wandering the streets and
Gypsy’s Story and the incredible generosity of her owner. When we first started The Sunset Benevolence fund in Marie’s honour, we had a feeling that
4 Things to Consider if you Own a Senior Dog Although they would never want you to know it, getting older means your senior pet’s
“Was there anything else I could have done?” “Did I act quickly enough?” “Did I act too quickly?” The pain of pet loss can be
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