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 …

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 …

How to keep your dog happy, stimulated and loved — even when life is full. Modern life runs at spreadsheet speed. Your dog runs at tail-wag speed. And somewhere between work deadlines, school drop-offs and Pick-ups, and dinner plans, many devoted dog parents feel it creeping in: “Am I doing enough?  Am I a good Pet Parent?” Here’s the truth. You don’t need endle …