Bayside Dog Owners Group

How lucky we are when our beloved dogs reach 'senior' age? With their greying fur, their slowing steps and their slower movements, we are indeed privileged to be carers. Dogs are considered 'senior' at different ages depending on their size. Generally speaking, it begins at 7+ years of age.. All of the dogs in my life have lived until at least 14 years old, with Luna lasting the longest at 15 years and 5 months. All of our dogs were in the large size range and probably lived

How and why I made a snuffle mat for my two dogs.

Just like us humans, dental disease in animals has implications that go way beyond the mouth: bacteria in the bloodstream from tooth decay..

Written for Bayside Dog Owners Group and Bayside Cat Lovers Melbourne by a highly respected Veterinary Practitioner who, at this stage,...

So, you want to go for a yummy breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. Where should you go and is there anywhere that your family dog is welcome?

Need to know who is open, where and when? Here is a list of all the Veterinary Clinics in the Bayside Municipality and surrounding councils

UPDATED 22 January 2026 Should I get Pet Insurance for my dog? What is the BEST insurance? Whenever I see this question posted in our Bayside Dog Owners Group - and it is asked often - I say in my head "well, there is no right or wrong answer to this". People will come on and say "the best insurance is [insert brand]" or "[insert brand] is rubbish go with [insert brand]" and they don't ask the person any details. CHOICE has written several articles on Pet Insurance - this

So, you have a new family member arriving and it is not a baby (phew!) and it is not a puppy - even more exciting - it is an older dog! ...

Congratulations! You are adding a brand new puppy to your family - it is such an exciting time for you - and the puppy! I thought I'd do...

These days we drive in our cars just about everywhere. To the shops. To the park. To the beach. Mostly, we take our dogs with us as they...

In Summer here in Melbourne there's a few (extra) things dog us owners need to worry about. 1. Extreme heat: ie sometimes, it gets to...

Whether it's Summer, Spring or Autumn - we can still get warm days. Hot days, dogs and cars are not a good combination...

Photo Credit: Elwood the Golden Retriever at Ricketts Point Beach by Annette Butterss So, the Council meeting regarding the Biodiversity...

Photo Credit © Kate Mularczyk, Curious Rabbit Photography Living in Bayside, we realise how blessed we are. Having open spaces, beaches,...

When the time comes to say goodnight forever to our Animal Companions, it can be one of the most difficult losses we can go through ....

Updated 16 April 2025 I actually don't know anyone who doesn't like a bit of chocolate. I mean, sure there are some people who say they...

UPDATED 21 July, 2021 Many of us have had the experience of our dog being in a fight whether it be a result of an outright attack or just...

Of course, it's microchipped so you don't have to worry. Or do you? The world of microchipping is more involved than you think.

In our Facebook group today, a member put the call out for a canine blood donor. Her lovely dog was in dire straights at our local AEC...

UPDATED 12 October 2023 Owning a dog - what is the approximate financial cost? I wrote this initial post in 2017 and have now updated it...