Expert Pet Care Tips for a Happy, Healthy Pet

Dog Birthday Cake Dog Treat - Carob - 1 pce, baked and dried in our own kitchen on the Sunshine Coast. By The Huds and Toke Editorial Team Published 22 July 2026 Reading time about 16 minutes Sources 5 cited, Australian first Key Takeaways The short version, in 30 seconds Keep it small and short. Three or four dogs for about an hour beats a big crowd for an afternoon. Most party stress come …

The moment every owner of a fussy eater is chasing: a bowl worth finishing, licked to the last crumb. By The Huds and Toke Editorial Team Published 11 July 2026 Reading time about 15 minutes Sources 15 cited, Australian first You put the bowl down. Your dog sniffs it once, looks up at you like you have personally offended them, and walks away. If that little ritual has become your evening, ta …

By The Huds and Toke Editorial Team Updated 5 July 2026 13 min read If you have an older dog who takes a second to get going in the morning, or a cat who has quietly stopped jumping onto the windowsill, you have probably seen green-lipped mussel mentioned as a joint helper. It is a genuinely interesting little shellfish with real research behind it, and also a fair bit of hype. This guide cover …

Pig ears are one of the most popular natural chews on the shelf, and for good reason: dogs adore them, they last, and they are a simple, single-ingredient treat. But because they are rich and fatty, and because a 2019 overseas outbreak put them in the headlines, plenty of Australian owners are left wondering whether they are actually a good idea. This guide gives you the honest answer, grounded i …

By The Huds and Toke TeamUpdated 22 July 2026Reading time about 8 minutes The short answer Yes, chickpeas are good for dogs in moderation. Plain, cooked chickpeas are a safe and genuinely nutritious occasional treat for most healthy dogs, offering plant protein, fibre, folate and minerals, as long as they are served plain: no salt, no spices, and never as hummus.That is the short answer. Chickpeas …