Pet Care Blog
Practical guides from the shop on Murray Street: South Australian dog and cat rules, summer heat, fleas and worms, and choosing the right gear for your pet.
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New puppy checklist: what to buy before your puppy comes home
Everything to have ready before a new puppy comes home to the Barossa: food and bowls, a bed and crate, collar, lead and ID tag, chew toys, training treats and the SA microchip and registration steps.
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New kitten checklist: what to buy before your kitten comes home
What to have ready before a new kitten comes home to the Barossa: kitten food, litter trays, a scratching post, a carrier, a cosy bed, toys and the SA microchip and desexing rules.
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Christmas gifts for dogs and cats, from our Angaston shop
Toys, natural treats, beds and keepsakes that make good Christmas presents for dogs and cats, plus the festive foods the RSPCA says to keep away from pets.
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Dog dental care: brushing, dental chews and vet checks
Dental disease is the most common health condition in pets. Here’s how to brush your dog’s teeth, where dental chews help, and what the RSPCA says about bones.
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Registering your dog or cat in South Australia
Every dog over three months old must be registered on Dogs and Cats Online. Here’s how registration, microchipping and desexing work in SA, plus the Barossa Council rules.
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Heat stroke in dogs and cats: keeping pets cool this summer
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Learn the warning signs, what to do on the way to the vet, and the RSPCA’s tips for keeping dogs and cats cool.
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Flea, tick and worming basics for dogs and cats
Fleas live in your home as much as on your pet, and dog products can be fatal to cats. A plain English guide to fleas, ticks and worms, with RSPCA advice.
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Wood, tofu, bamboo or clay? How to choose a cat litter
The best cat litter is the one your cat will actually use. How wood, tofu, bamboo and clay litters differ, and how to set up the tray, with RSPCA tips.
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Choosing the best dog bed: calming, orthopaedic, waterproof or outdoor
Calming, orthopaedic, waterproof or outdoor? How to pick a dog bed that suits where and how your dog sleeps, and how to keep it clean.
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Lick mats and enrichment ideas for dogs and cats
Lick mats, food puzzles, scent games and scratching posts. Easy enrichment ideas for dogs and cats, based on RSPCA advice.
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Questions about your pet’s gear?
Ask us in store or give the shop a call. If we don’t have it, we’re happy to order it in.