Bayside Dog Owners Group

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

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 -...

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...

Last year, we had our first Bayside Dog Owners Group Christmas party and it was held at Wishart Reserve, Hampton East. A lot of fun was...

Recently, a member of our Facebook page advertised a "Dog Show" otherwise termed as a 'doggie fun fair' happening at their school in...