What you feed your dog shapes their energy, coat, weight and how long they stick around. With dozens of brands competing for shelf space and a new diet trend every other week, working out what's actually right for your dog is genuinely confusing. Petterly cuts through the marketing to help you make confident, informed choices on food, feeding routines and the gear that supports them.
What you feed your dog shapes their energy, coat, weight and how long they stick around. With dozens of brands competing for shelf space and a new diet trend every other week, working out what’s actually right for your dog is genuinely confusing. Petterly cuts through the marketing to help you make confident, informed choices on food, feeding routines and the gear that supports them.
DOGSMeal time is one of those rituals that looks fine on the surface — until you really watch how your dog eats. For senior dogs, tall breeds, and any dog dealing with neck stiffness or arthritis, reaching down to a floor-level bowl twice a day quietly adds up to real joint strain over the years. An elevated stand shifts that\u2026
DOGSDogs evolved to scavenge, not politely stop eating when they’re full. Every dog’s hunger has a reason — sometimes it’s normal, sometimes it’s habit, and sometimes it’s a quiet warning sign. Ever wondered why is my dog always hungry when they’ve just demolished dinner and are already lobbying for seconds? Pepper, my Staffy rescue, can clear her bowl in under\u2026
DOGSWhether you’re back in the office or off on a weekend camping trip, automatic dog feeders can keep your pup on their meal schedule without you there to pour the kibble. As an Aussie pet owner, I’ve come to rely on these gadgets to keep my boisterous Golden Retriever Bruce fed on time (and if you’ve got a cat in\u2026
DOGSDogs can inhale a full bowl of kibble in under 30 seconds, and all that gulped air has to go somewhere — for some dogs it stays uncomfortable, for others it tips into gastric dilatation, which can turn life-threatening without much warning. If your dog is one of those eat-first-breathe-later types, slow feeders for dogs are worth taking seriously: the\u2026
DOGSIt’s a typical Aussie weekend arvo — the barbie’s fired up, the kids are dropping sausages everywhere, and Pepper (my cheeky rescue staffy mix) is circling under the table like a landshark waiting for scraps. As an Aussie pet owner with a young family, I get it: we treat our dogs like part of the family, so it’s tempting to\u2026
DOGSIn the Australian heat, you’ll often find a greyhound stretched out under the fan, conserving energy. But even a laid-back grey needs the right food for their build. The trick is balancing high-quality protein for those lean muscles, sensible fat for a dog that prefers naps to sprints, and a recipe gentle enough for the sometimes-fussy ex-racer digestive system. Get\u2026
DOGSThere’s no secret to it — most dogs adore a juicy, meaty dinner, and Bruce, my Golden Retriever, has trained me to recognise the can-opener noise from three rooms away. In our warm Australian climate, wet food has the extra advantage of being naturally hydrating, which matters more in summer than most owners realise. The four picks below cover the\u2026
DOGSEver looked at your dog’s empty bowl and wondered if they’re still hungry, or if you’ve overdone it? It’s harder to judge than it sounds, and knowing how much to feed your dog is one of the highest-leverage things you can get right — it shapes everything from coat quality and energy to joint health and lifespan. Bruce, my Golden\u2026
DOGSHere in Australia, where backyard barbies and weekend dog park catch-ups are part of life, our pups sometimes face health hiccups that a regular kibble just can’t fix. That’s when vet-prescribed dog food steps in — not just as a meal, but as medicine in a bowl. Designed to support everything from sensitive stomachs to serious conditions, these diets can\u2026
DOGSIt’s a steamy summer arvo in Queensland and the barbie’s still warm — even Bruce, my Golden Retriever, looks like he fancies some home cooking. Many Aussie pet owners are curious about homemade dog food as a way to give their dogs fresh, personalised meals. Done right, it can be a rewarding part of life with your canine mate, but\u2026