Expert Pet Care Tips for a Happy, Healthy Pet

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 …

By The Huds and Toke TeamUpdated 22 July 2026Reading time about 9 minutes Are deer antlers good for dogs? The short answer Deer antlers are one of the longest-lasting natural chews you can give a dog. A single antler is odour-free, low in mess, made of a single natural ingredient and can keep a keen chewer busy for weeks. Those are real benefits, and they are why antlers built such a loyal follow …

Calm, clever and famously long-lived, donkeys make wonderful companions for the right home. By The Huds and Toke Editorial Team Reviewed & updated June 2026 Read 7 min Do donkeys make good pets? For the right owner, absolutely. Donkeys are calm, affectionate, intelligent and famously long-lived, and they bond beautifully with people and other animals. But they are a serious long-t …

Remembering the animals who served, and Their Sacrifice This ANZAC Day! During World War I, an estimated 16 million animals were drawn into the machinery of war. It’s a staggering number. Hard to picture. Harder still to truly feel. Of those, around 8 million were horses who never made it home. When we think of ANZAC history, many Australians immediately picture the bravery of the Australia …

Your Stress and Anxiety can be managed with your pets. The modern world can feel overwhelming. News cycles move fast, global events can make us feel uncertain, and many people find themselves carrying more stress and anxiety than ever before. Especially when global events affect our daily lives and threaten to cause unwanted axieties about things we have zero control over. But if you share your li …