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Dog Food & Nutrition in Australia
Dog Grooming in Australia
Dog Health & Wellness in Australia
Dog Safety & Security in Australia
Dog Training Collars in Australia
GPS Dog Collars in Australia
Grooming Guide by Dog Breed
How to Choose the Right Dog Breed in Australia
How to Crate Train a Dog in Australia
How to Help a Dog with Anxiety
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in an Aussie Summer
Outdoor & Active Dog Gear in Australia
The Best Dog Toys in Australia
Travelling with Your Dog in Australia
Dog Comfort & Climate
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Free tools and Australian pet data to help you care for your pet with confidence.
A nation of pet lovers, by the numbers.
The latest national snapshot of Australian pet ownership.
28.7M
Pets across Australia — more pets than people, one of the highest per capita rates in the world.
69%
Of households own a pet — well above the global average.
48%
Of households have a dog — an estimated 6.4 million dogs nationally.
$33.2B
Spent on pets each year — food, vet care, accessories and services.
Source: Animal Medicines Australia, Pets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people (2025).
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Our newest pet care guides and product reviews — fresh research for Australian dogs, cats, birds and small pets.
CAT Do Cat Calming Diffusers Work? Feliway Classic vs Friends
What the research says about cat calming diffusers, and which Feliway suits a stressed cat or cats that fight.
DOG Best Long-Lasting Dog Chews for Aggressive Chewers in Australia
Four long-lasting edible chews for heavy chewers — Aussie beef tendon, bully sticks, kangaroo and an odour-free collagen stick — and how to tell a…
DOG Best Dog Clippers for Cavoodles and Doodles in Australia
A Cavoodle's curly coat needs the right clipper. We compared four for curly coats — a complete kit, a pro machine, a washable pick and a budget…
CAT Best Kitten Food in Australia: Our Top Wet and Dry Picks
Kittens grow fast and need a food made for growth. These four kitten foods sold in Australia cover wet, dry, premium and budget.
DOG Do Dog Cooling Mats Work? How They Cool a Dog and What They Can't Do
Do dog cooling mats help, or is it a mat your dog ignores? How the common types cool, where they fall short, and how to pick one for your dog.
DOG Best Dog Ramps for Senior and Large Dogs in Australia
An old or big dog shouldn't have to leap into the car. A good ramp turns the jump into a walk — here are four, matched to seniors, big breeds, tall…
DOG Best dog pools for an Aussie summer: our top 4 paddling picks
When summer bites, a backyard pool is the fastest way to cool a dog down. We compare four foldable dog pools to match one to your dog.
CAT How to Keep Cats Cool in an Australian Summer: A Heat-Safety Guide
Cats hide heat stress until it's serious. How to spot overheating early and keep your cat cool through an Aussie summer.
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Pet lovers writing every breed profile, care guide and product guide for Australian pet parents, shaped by years of sharing our homes with pets.
