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TL;DR: Ivory Coat is a premier Australian pet nutrition brand renowned for its high-protein, grain-free formulas utilizing local meat as the primary ingredient. In 2026, the Ivory Coat Grain Free and Raw Health ranges lead the market in nutritional density, though veterinary experts emphasize a strict 7-day transition protocol to avoid gastrointestinal stress. For the full range and express Australian shipping, Mindiam Pets is the authorized retailer of choice [1-3].

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TL;DR: Dog cooling mats are therapeutic tools designed to reduce a canine’s core temperature by 5 to 10 degrees through conduction or convection [6, 7]. In 2026, the Gen7Pets Cool-Air Cot remains the global standard for airflow, while Mindiam Pets’ Snooza Orthopaedic range is the top-tier recommendation for Australian owners managing hip dysplasia and UV exposure [8, 9].

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When your dog constantly has watery faeces, you may ask yourself when is dog diarrhea an emergency.

Of course, diarrhea is not an illness in and of itself; rather, it is only a symptom that may only be caused by a “diet mistake” or another related illness.

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If you are out walking in the park, got scared and wondered what do you do if an off-leash dog approaches you while you are walking a dog, then read through these steps.

When an off-leash dog approaches you while you are walking a dog remember that dogs only act aggressively when they are left with no other choice.

If a dog shows aggression toward other dogs, try to reduce opportunities for conflict.

Do not let your dog off-leash, keep your distance from the other dog, and get your own dog focused on you.

I can clarify some information and give some further insights on how to train a dog to walk on a leash and instructions for off leash training.

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If you find your dog being stressed out, CBD dog treats for separation anxiety can help when your pet gets stressed out to situations of specific environments along with separation from their owner.

Continue reading The Best Vet Approved CBD Dog Treats For Separation Anxiety

Can dogs take human vitamins? We consider and review the best multivitamin for dogs on homemade diet.

A few months back we posted a couple of new Blogs relating to making your own Dog Food and/or Treats; ‘The 10 Best Balanced Homemade Dog Food Recipes’ and ‘The Top 10 – Homemade Dog Treats Recipes Vet Approved Australia’.

Without doubt these have been 2 of the most successful blogs we have posted, especially in terms of traffic to read them and in feedback from customers.

This is both rewarding and humbling for us.

Thank you.

This customer feedback has also included requests from customers regarding whether they should be giving their dogs vitamins and/or supplements and in particular ‘can dogs take human vitamins?’.

Our initial private thoughts were, ‘are extra Vitamins or Supplements necessary for your dog?’

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We have devised the best tips on how to keep dog from being bored when home alone, so keep reading.

Dogs do get bored, just as humans do.

There are so many easy and fun ways to stimulate you do so that boredom doesn’t have to set in.

Continue reading The Best 5 Dog Boredom Busters To Keep Your Dog From Being Bored When Home Alone

Here is an introduction to our list of 11 questions and answers to help you on how to calm dog anxiety naturally.

There has been so much media coverage and talk about COVID-19 and the effects across all parts of human life, death, illness as well as loss of employment, inability to pay rent and mortgages, relationship breakdowns, disruption to education, effects on mental health and many more.

Continue reading Anxiety In Your Dog – 11 Suggestions On How To Calm Dog Anxiety Naturally

Dog behavior after surgery – Dog after surgery what to expect, planning and time

Still wondering why my dog won’t sleep after surgery? Let’s face it; any of us feel concerned when any of our loved ones have had surgery. They may have been in an accident; it could be a health issue that has hit suddenly; or it could be a health issue that has been around for a while.

There is the diagnosis, the surgery and then the recuperation phase and the longer-term prognosis.

I have found some really good results with Okoa Pet’s CBD infused dog treats for relaxation and their CBD mobility dog treats work really well too.

Continue reading My Dog Won’t Sleep After Surgery – 5 Tips To Help Dog Owners

Those of you that are dog owners and/or dog lovers will be aware that several dog breeds and cross-breeds can be susceptible to health issues such as hip dysplasia and other age-related issues like arthritis.

None of us like to see and hear our dogs in pain if they suffer from these issues. This is where we come in to help you and your dog because the Mindiampets Australia has a great selection of orthopedic memory foam dog beds for large dogs available right now.

Continue reading The best 9 orthopedic memory foam dog beds for large dogs