In the Salon

Tyler Before
Tyler After

Biscuit

Speedy Before

Speedy After

Schatzi

Rosie

Ralph Before

Ralph After

Lulu Before

Lulu Before

Lulu After

Lilly Before

Lilly After

Itchy

Itchy

Indy Before

Indy After

Duke

Buttons

Bruno

Blade

BJ

In the Salon

Speedo Before
Speedo After

Paris Before

Paris After

Nelix & Tuvock

Marlow Before

Marlow After

Lucy Before

Lucy After
Lucy Before

Lucy After

Bundy & Cocoa

In the Salon

Schatzi
Sara & Schatzi
Chloe & Pepe

Molly Before

Molly After

Pedro After
The Sara(s) and Ellie

Washing Kep

Shiona washing Zep!

NEW - Skudo Tick Repeller

The Skudo has been clinically Tested and Proven at the Faculty of Parasitology University of Milan, Italy. Attach it to your pet's collar, works for up to 1 year! Water resistant. Safe for dogs and cats of all ages (including puppies/kittens) and even pregnant or sick pets.Environmentally friendly, no toxins, chemicals or odours.

NO POISONS!

Works for up to 1 year!!

Totally safe:

* For Pet's wellbeing

* For Pet's health (Including Puppies and Kittens)

* For the Environment

* For your family (harmless to touch)

How does it work?

The Skudo emits a range of ultrasonic sounds. These sounds are intolerable to the flea/tick, repelling them from your pet and its close surroundings (basket/bed). The sounds emitted are perfectly safe for humans and pets. The unit is weatherproof and can remove existing fleas and ticks as well as preventing further infestation. Parasites cannot build a resistance to its ultrasonic sounds. Noticeable results within two weeks of continued use. Range 15square metres.

Is it cost effective?

Calculate your annual expenditure on other treatments at present. If you're using one of the popular toxic treatments from Vets, you could be paying anything from around$160-$260 per year (depending on how often you apply the treatment and the size of your dog). Skudo lasts up to 1 year, is continually applied (assuming you don't remove the device from your pet's collar), and is very cost effective!

Uses:

Attach to your pet's collar. Or use more than one Skudo, and place them in your pet's cage, bed, kennel, etc., to be continually controlled by the Skudo.Can be used safely in conjunction with other treatments too for maximum protection.

Our Opinion:

We think these are a great idea, because many conventional and popular parasite treatments involve applying toxic poisons to your pets skin/coat etc. In an ideal world none of us want to do this to our pets, as we don't really know the effect the poisons are having on their system. Well now there's finally a safe, convenient alternative that you only need to remember annual - as opposed to monthly, 2 monthly etc. Liquid chemicals risk accidental overdose, poisoning (pet licking the area), or accidents with humans or other animals coming into contact with the chemicals. With the Skudo all those worries are gone.

Remember:

No treatment is 100% guaranteed, so we can only go by the results of the official testing performed and use our own judgement as to how much and what sort of precautions to take to combat pet parasites. Skudo is Tested & proven by Professor Genchi at the University of Milan, Italy, Faculty of Parasitology in 1992. Further studies conducted by Professor Doctor Giselle Zoccal Mingoti at the State University Paolista, St Paul, Brazil Veterinary Medicine in 2002.

Available in both stores or through our online store

In the salon

Ziggy Before

Ziggy After
Sparky Before

Sparky After

Sasha Before

Sasha After

Sunday & Ruby

Polly Before

Polly After

Lulu

Kiesha Before

Kiesha After

Jake

Harry - Owners Request for a Mohawk!

Gus Before

Gus After

Charlie Before

Charlie After

Baxter Before

Baxter After

Bailey Before

Bailey After

Essa & Astra

Thailand Orphanage Fundraiser

On November 28 a team of 15 from Kenmore Baptist Church are heading to Thailand for 3 weeks of volunteer work. During that time the team will be helping out in 3 orphanages - House of Hope (Mae Hon Song), Shalom Home (Chiang Rai) and Hope House (Chiang Mai). The children in these homes have all lost one, or both parents to Aids. KBC has developed close ties to these children over the past 5 years.

Each year KBC fundraise to help out with the basic necessities of school books, uniforms, pencils and also to "spoil" the children with a Christmas Present.The team are aged 17 through to 60! Some of team are year 12 students who are choosing to do this volunteer work instead of going on "schoolies".

On Saturday 24 October, Nose 2 Tail Pet Care will be helping with the fundraising effort by donating 100% from all dog washes between 1.30-4.30pm to the orphanages. Also 10% of any purchases made in store during the same time, will be donated to the cause. Thailand Team member and Vet Shane Barrington, will also be on hand to answer questions and clip nails. All money raised will go directly to the Thai people.

Dog washes are $12 with a towel dry, $14 with a partial blow dry.

Come along and join in the doggy fun and help raise money for the beautiful children of Thailand. If you don't have a dog, please tell people who do!!

RSPCA Fundraiser Fun!!

Saturday 10th of October was a fun day for fundraising for the RSPCA!

Abandoned piglet saved by Ridgeback

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1210909/Abandoned-piglet-lost-hound-Giant-farm-dog-saves-baby-pigs-bacon-adopting-own.html

Check out this lovely story!

RSPCA Fundraiser

October 1st to 8th is RSPCA Qld’s awareness Week. Take the opportunity to celebrate the joy, compassion and understanding that animals bring to our lives.

As part of the fundraising events for this worthy organisation, Nose 2 Tail Pet Care is planning a special dog wash day on Saturday 10th of October to help raise funds. The usual discounted washes will be running at $12 for a bath with a towel dry or $14 for a bath and a partial blow dry, however $5 from every wash on the day will be donated directly to the RSPCA.

The event will be held at both the Oxley and Westlake stores from 9am – 1:30pm. No booking is required however for more information contact Oxley on 3716 0643 or Westlake on 3376 9917.

The RSPCA will also be holding a Door Knock Appeal from the 25th of September to the 8th of October and require volunteers to help. If you would like to become a collector and help improve the lives of animals across the state please call 07 3426 9932 or email events@rspcaqld.org.au.

FINALLY - All Natural Flea Treatment That Works!

For most pet owners, the family dog or cat is a beloved member of the family. Unfortunately, products often used to protect pets from fleas and ticks carry serious health hazards, not just for the pets, but for the children who play with them, care for them, and love them.

Safer alternatives are available, alternatives that will effectively protect pets from insects without introducing intolerable health hazards into the home. Consumers, manufacturers, veterinarians, retailers and the government all have an important role to play in eliminating these risky pet products and bringing safer alternatives into common use.

Treatment with Natures Defender will provide OFF LIMIT protection from Flies, Fleas, Mosquitoes, Mites, Lice and numerous other pests. Natures Defender is approved for use on newborn offspring and the nursing mother. This product will successfully control Ear Mites, Mange Mites, Burrowing Mange Mites and Head and Goat Lice. Recognised as a flea control alternative to chemical spot on treatments.

We invite you to just say “no” to harmful chemicals being sprayed in & around your home, children, elderly & pets and say “yes” to be natural & organic pest control products that are safe and proven to work…

HAVE A BUG FREE DAY!

Available in
4oz spray = 118ml
1 quart spray = 946ml

Available in both stores and our online store

From the Salon

Barney

Poppy





Oscar



DJ




Cocoa




Charlie

Sam

Bohdi

Angus

Should we vaccinate our pets annually???

This article is very informative in regards to changes that are hopefully coming to the recommended vaccination schedule for our pets. Please stay informed and take care of your pets!
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/vets-dogged-by-criticism-over-vaccinations-20090731-e4f7.html

Eagle Pack Holistic Select Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Formula

Holistic Select® Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Formula

22% Protein / 12% Fat

Calories - 354 kcal/cup

For Dogs

• Ideal for less active dogs and for dogs with food sensitivities and allergies
• Allergy affected dogs will benefit from our single source animal protein.
• Antioxidants - Vitamins A, C, E and Beta-Carotene are added to aid in enhancement of the immune system and to help slow cell deterioration.
• Glucosamine - This nutrient occurs naturally in the joints of humans and animals. Guaranteed levels are added to this formula.

This is a multi-purpose formula for adult dogs. It may be fed as the sole diet to normally active adults. Holistic vet practitioners will rotate among the three single-source protein diets (Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal, Duck Meal with Oatmeal and Lamb Meal & Rice) every 3-30 days. They may be fed with any of our canned diets. If there is an allergy issue, match to the same protein source. Kibble formulas are ideal diets as they contain only one meat meal protein source, and no other ingredients normally considered to trigger an allergic reaction. Our unique combination of high protein digestibility, SQM® System, Prebiotics, Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes also aid in resolving allergies

Ingredients: Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meals, Oatmeal, Ground Brown Rice, Ground White Rice, Menhaden Fish Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Carrots, Sun-Cured Alfalfa, Peas, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Quinoa (Organic), Apples, Blueberries, Inulin, Beta-Carotene, Cranberries, Dehydrated Kelp, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Pantothenic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Inositol, Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, B. subtillus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus coagulins, Aspergillus oryzae, and Aspergillus niger.

Holistic Select® Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Formula

32% Protein / 20% Fat

Calories - 487 kcal/cup

For Cats

• For All Adult Cats
• Naturally Omega-3 Rich
• Organic Quinoa
• Weight Management

This formula can be fed to all adult cats. Anchovy and Sardine are dark fleshed, oily species, offering high Omega 3 fatty acid levels to naturally benefit skin, coat and brain health. Omega 6 fatty acids are added to create a correct Omega 6:3 balance. Benefits derived from these species are far superior to non-oily Whitefish. Anchovy and Sardine are virtually mercury free and are preserved naturally. (CG and DOT permits on file.) We add a farm stand blend of Carrots, Peas, Alfalfa, Blueberries, Apples and Cranberries.

Ingredients: Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meals, Ground Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Menhaden Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Tomato Pomace, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Chicken Flavor, Carrots, Sun-Cured Alfalfa, Peas, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Quinoa (Organic), Taurine, Apples, Blueberries, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Cranberries, Dehydrated Kelp, Beta-Carotene, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, DL-Methionine, Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese and Copper, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone and Cobalt Sulfate, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, B. Subtillus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus coagulins, Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus niger.

Telstra Award Finalists

Tuesday 28th of July was the evening that the Telstra Business Awards winners were announced. Brad & Reeda attended on behalf of all the team at Nose 2 Tail Pet Care.


It was an amazing night and even though Nose 2 Tail didn't win, we are so proud to have been finalists in 2 out of the 5 categories. Each category had 5 finalists, so Nose 2 Tail Pet Care can proudly say that they are one of the top 5 businesses in the whole of QLD - in 2 Categories!

Sensis Social Responsibility Award

2009 QLD Finalist

News Ltd businessowner Micro Business Award

2009 QLD Finalist

Please Vote!!

For the past 4 years we have won the Quest Business Achiever Awards and Nominations are open again. Please help us get into the Silver Hall of Fame!! Vote for Nose 2 Tail Pet Care. 85-87 Cook Street Oxley 4075. 07 3716 0643 in the Category Speciality Retailer and Services!
Thanks for your support!!

http://www.questawards.com.au/region12.html

Nose 2 Tail Features in Courier Mail

Featured in the courier mail on Tuesday the 21st of July 2009!

Pet Airways

Pet Airways launched the first pet-only airline specifically designed for the safe and comfortable transportation of pets. The first pet flights were scheduled for July 14th of 2009. On Pet Airways, all pets travel in the main cabin not in the cargo hold. Serving 5 cities to start - New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles - Pet Airways plans to expand nationwide with easily accessible pet check-in lounges to serve its “pawsengers” in major metropolitan areas.

According to Dan Wiesel, President/CEO of Pet Airways, “Currently, most pets traveling by air are transported in the cargo hold and are handled as baggage. The experience is frightening to the pets, and can cause severe emotional and physical harm, even death. This is not what most pet owners want to subject their pets to, but they have had no other choice, until now."
Pet Airways ensures pets are in the good hands of people who love and know how to take care of pets. From the moment a pet is dropped off at a Pet Lounge, the pet is always under the care of trained Pet Attendants. Monitored by Pet Attendants, pets will fly in planes that are fully-lit, climate-controlled and have the proper level of fresh air circulation that pets require.

Pawsengers will be boarded and de-boarded from planes as quickly as possible, never left in the cold or heat, and depending on transit time, will be offered toilet facilities, food and water as necessary during stops. Pet Parents will be assured of sensitive, careful handling and the peace of mind that their pets are well looked after by people who care as much about their pets as they do.

2009 QLD Telstra Business Awards Finalist business owner Micro-Business Award & Sensis Social Responsibility Award!

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care are finalists in the 2009 Telstra Business Awards! We are finalists in the Micro Business and Sensis Social Responsibility categories. This is a very exciting achievement for us and we are really looking forward to the announcement on July 28th!


We look forward to letting you all know the outcome!

2009 Telstra Award Short List!

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care has been short listed in 2 categories for the 2009 Telstra Awards. Final judging takes place on the 26th of June with winners awarded at a gala event on July 28th!

New Store in Westlake!!

Well the Nose 2 Tail Pet Care approach is popular! As of the 1st of July 2009 we will be operating from a second store in Westlake. This store will be offering the same service as at Oxley with dog clipping and grooming, dog washing, Eco friendly, all natural and organic treats, toys and food for dogs and cats plus the ever popular $12 dog wash operating on Saturdays.

Come in and see us and have a look around. This is a very exciting opportunity and we are looking forward to servicing the centenary suburbs further!

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care - urban lifestyle for pets
Shop 4, 180 Westlake Drive
Westlake 4074
07 3376 9917

Million Paws Walk 2009

Sunday May 17th was the RSPCA Million Paws Walk. Nose 2 Tail Pet Care was there as a group and had Reeda & Toby with Harri & Nelson, Alex & Sara with Duke, Marella & Frasier, Sarah with Zoe, Shiona with Nugget & Star and our Pets as Therapy Sponsor Dog Bailey with his owner Lyn.

Was a great day and a great turnout by all the area. All our dogs were certainly worn out for the day!! Here's to a bigger group for next years event!

Organic Hemp & Catnip Toys

All the way from the USA! These From the Field toys are sure to be a hit with your four legged friends. Protecting the planet was the inspiration for this adorable and meaningful line of products. Loved by the most finicky of Earth’s creatures, From the Field pet toys offer you an opportunity to please your pets without hurting their environment.

From the Field provides the best quality pet products using materials such as hemp and ultimately potent fresh organic catnip. They choose to use hemp to make their products due to its strong and durable nature. Hemp fiber is a renewable, earth friendly replacement for paper, cotton, and other synthetics building material. Hemp seed oil is a cost effective food and clean energy source. From the Field believes in creating products that are bio-degradable, pet safe, pet friendly and pet smart.


These cat toys are made with strong and durable hemp fiber material and filled with organic catnip and are much appreciated by felines around the world! Hemp fiber is extremely durable, food colorant is used to stamp the hemp mice face and a secret catnip blend developed over many years of feline testing makes these products far more fragrant than many others. Completely biodegradable, earth friendly, pet friendly… nothing but fun!

The range includes organic catnip and hemp cat toys to help entertain those frisky felines. Including Shelby the Hemp Mouse, Stella the Cork Comet, Chewy the Hemp Rope and Billy Bob the Cork Ball these toys are sure to bring laughter to your household!

One of the most potent catnip oil spray products on the market. From the Field catnip spray is made from essential oil extracted from their legendary catnip buds and distilled water. It can be used to rejuvenate old toys.

Do not despair, our doggy friends don't miss out!

TUG-A-HEMP and TUG-A-HEMP LOOP are interactive dog toys made with all natural, raw hemp rope only. Hemp is naturally antimicrobial, mold and mildew resistant, and hypoallergenic. Hemp is a highly renewable resource that grows without pesticides or weed killers. It doesn't require heavy bleaching like cotton. Hemp is similar to grass although we do not recommend leaving your dog unattended with the "TUG-A-HEMP" toys. 100% strong hemp rope Chemical-free, non-toxic Entirely biodegradable.

West Paw Design - Eco Friendly, Non Toxic Toys!

Folowing on with our desire to stock only the best Eco Friendly, Non Toxic toys we have recieved our shipment from West Paw Designs. These guys do a great job of producing very durable earth friendly toys for our pets.

We have a range of their toys in store now which include

The Huck

The Hurley

The Tux

The Zisc

All these toys are made with the super durable zogoflex material that allows dogs to chew without destroying the toys!

Other toys by West Paw Design that we have in store are;

The BowWowzer Ball - The Fling Thing

These toys actually help to keep your dogs teeth clean while they chew on them! They are also the best toys when you want something to use in the water. They float better than anything else we have seen!

Dog Wash Feature on Brisbane Extra

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care was featured again on Brisbane Extra. This time we were giving tips to owners wanting to wash their dogs at home.

PET WASHING - Friday 20 March 2009

A lot of owners chose to wash their own pets, however we have a large clientele who for a number of reasons use either our mobile service or bring their dogs into our salon in Oxley so we can do the job for them!
Using a hydrobath service for your dog will allow your pet to have a much more thorough clean than what you can do at home with a hose or in the sink. The high pressure hose used gets right through their coat and down to the skin - they also enjoy the massage this provides!
Another benefit of a hydrobath is the water savings as the water is recycled while washing your dog, compared to it running down the drain when you wash them at home. Nose 2 Tail Pet Care uses fresh warm water for every dog that we bath, do there is never any concern about other dogs dirt getting onto your dog.
Why not try our service and compare the time it saves you, how dry you stay, how clean your dog is and the great feeling you get when you pamper your pet!!

Dog Tree

A new networking site has been set up to connect Australian dog owners with each other. Australian Dogtree is a free service that aims to help dog owners find playmates and walking friends for their canine companions. For more information check out

www.dogtree.com.au

Fantastic New Dog Toys - Coming Soon!

Well the search continues and some exciting products have been found. As Nose 2 Tail Pet Care continues its approach to an all natural, non toxic and eco friendly focus we have been scouring the internet for new and exciting products. This search has led us to some fantastic new products!

The Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Toys are almost here! The order is in and we are just waiting for confirmation and delivery. We are so excited about these toys and have heard nothing but great reviews about them, so here's the info on some of the products we are expecting soon:

Orbee-Tuff® Orbee Ball

5 out of 5 Chompers
The ball that put Planet Dog on the map. Rated Top Product of the Year by numerous magazines and called the "world's best dog ball" by industry experts - this doggie-durable, buoyant, bouncy and minty toy is irresistible to dogs.

It will become a playtime favorite.

To read more about our Chew-o-Meter and how to select the perfect toy for your dog, click here.

Non-toxic, recyclable and rinses clean. Made in the U.S.A.

Orbee-Tuff® Ball with Rope

5 out of 5 Chompers*
The ball that put Planet Dog on the map - with a rope for tossing. Rated Top Product of the Year by numerous magazines and the "world's best dog ball" by industry experts. It will become your dog's favorite ball.

*The Orbee-Tuff® Orbee® Ball is rated a 5 out of 5 on our Chew-o-meter scale. However, the rope part of the toy is not included in the chew-o-meter rating; the main purpose of the rope is to function as a handle for owners who like to toss the ball (and not have to pick up a slobbery ball). If your best friend is a major chomper, we recommend the Orbee-Tuff® Orbee® Ball without Rope

To read more about our Chew-o-Meter and how to select the perfect toy for your dog, click here. Non-toxic, recyclable and rinses clean. Made in the U.S.A.

Orbee-Tuff® Woof. & Fetch Balls

5 out of 5 Chompers
At Planet Dog, we really understand the canine language.These Orbee-Tuff® Woof. and Fetch. balls are durable, bouncy, boyant, mint-scented and, of course, 100% guaranteed.

To read more about our Chew-o-Meter and how to select the perfect toy for your dog, click here.

Non-toxic, recyclable and rinses clean. Made in the U.S.A.

Slobber-Wick® Squeak Bone

Our new fast-drying, easy-cleaning Slobber-Wick® Bone comes in three sizes to accommodate a wide range of droolers.Each has a gusset to add extra "chomp" to your dog's soft toy gnawing experience and a double-bellow squeaker that makes this toy irresistable.

Our line of Slobber-Wick Buddies and Bones has just been selected as a winner of the 2008 Pet Age Pinnacle Awards. It ranked #1 in the dog toys category!

Slobber-Wick®Squeak Buddy

Our new fast-drying, easy-cleaning Slobber-Wick® Buddy comes in three sizes to accommodate a wide range of droolers. Each has a gusset to add extra "chomp" to your dog's soft toy gnawing experience and a double-bellow squeaker that makes this toy irresistable.

Evidence shows vaccinations for pets can cause damage

'Science of Vaccine Damage’ based on research from Purdue Veterinary School, provides a compelling report on the risks associated with vaccinating our pets.

I have had a conversation with my vet previously in regards to vaccinating my pets. He said that it wasn't really necessary to do them annually as most animals have a build up of the vaccines in their body. It is more so that owners have a reason to bring their animals in every year for a check up.

I personally don't think this is a good enough reason for vets to frequently be putting these chemicals straight into our animals. If new owners are told they need to bring their pets in for annual check ups I believe that most owners would be responsible enough to do this.

Please take the time to read the article!

In the News

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care has been featured a number of times in various media outlets. Most recently (March 4th 2009) we were on Brisbane Extra in support of Sweet Chops all natural doggie treats. Here is some links to previous stories featured on Brisbane Extra;

PET COATS - Saturday 10 May 2008

FLEAS - Monday 15 October 2007

PET FLEAS - Thursday 29 September 2005

PET BOARD - Monday 13 December 2004 (Please note, we no longer offer a pet sitting service!)

Feature in the Sunday Mail Jan 6th 2008

$275 TO GO WALKIES

Features in the South West News, Westside News and Satalite Newspapers.

Please note- we no longer offer a pet sitting service.

Sweet Chops Cupcakes

Article seen in the Sunday Mail 22/02/2009.

Sweet Chops offer a wide range of dog friendly all natural treats. We currently stock their cupcakes, however if you are after any of their other treats we can take orders!! The Chompin Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pups are by far the most popular!!

Watch Brisbane Extra on Monday the 2nd of March to see them featured!!

From Left to Right - Peanut Butter Pups Cupcakes, Chompin Chocolate Cupcakes, Terrier Tarts, Melting Mutt Moment, Sausage Dog Scrolls and Lollipups. For more options check out Sweet Chops website http://www.sweetchops.com.au/.

Congratulations Sara & Al

Sara & Al were Married on Stradbroke Island on Valentines Day. This was a great day and of course the Bride was stunning! Al scrubbed up pretty good too!

Reeda, Leanne, Sara, Sarah & Heather

Naughty Dog Breeds

As seen in The Sunday Mail - Feb 08th 2009 the naughtiest dog breeds are

1. Beagles (Now who is surprised about this one!!)

2. Labrador

3. Boxer

4. Staffy

5. German Shepherd

6. Jack Russell

7. Maltese

8. Shar Pei

9. Cocker Spaniel

10. Kelpie/Cattle Dog

I don't know how much of this is due to the breed as the owners choosing the wrong breed!! All these dogs are very intelligent and perform extremely well once trained and given the right stimulation. Making sure your dog is suited to your lifestyle and has proper obedience training from a puppy will help you to not end up with a dog tha should be featured on this list!!

Fun New Tug Dog Toys

These new tug toys are in and sure to be a great hit with your dog! Available in Monster pulls for larger dogs and Baby pulls for small dogs & puppies.

MonsterPulls™ Toys

Throw it.

Catch it.

Swing it.

Tug it.

Dogs love it!

Multiple layers of denier nylon make this toy fun and durable. Four layers of ballistic nylon inner and a tough plush exterior with flat embroidered details. In addition to two tennis balls and five squeakers make this toy one of the best on the market!

Made with eco-friendly recycled fabrics.

Available in Red, Green, Orange and Pink

BabyPulls™ Toys

Shake it. Tug it. Throw it. Love it!

Great tug toys for puppies and small dogs.

100% Cotton Canvas, flat embroidery, softer for smaller mouths.

Squeakers in all of the hands!

This is an interactive toys not a chew toy.

Available in Brown, Blue & Pink.

Order online or come in and see us at our shop
Nose 2 Tail Pet Care
'urban lifestyle for pets'
85-87 Cook Street Oxley, Qld.

Meet The Staff

Reeda

Reeda is the owner of Nose 2 Tail Pet Care and opened the business as a sole trader in 2003. She started doing mobile hydrobathing, dog walking and pet sitting all on her own. As the business grew it was time to introduce new people to the Nose 2 Tail Pet Care family.

Reeda loves spending time with her family and looking after her pets. She has 2 Jack Russell's Harri & Nelson (pictured) and a black cat named Bella.

She is always on the look out for new and innovative ideas to implement into the business so she is never bored even though she spends a lot of her time working from home now.

Sara

Sara joined the team in 2006 and started out doing mobile hydrobathing and dog walking. Having recently finished up a job working on an island, this was a big change! Sara is now full time in the Oxley store clipping and grooming numerous dogs every week.

Sara has a Great Dane named Duke (pictured) who keeps her very busy and she is looking forward to showing him in the near future.

Sarah

Sarah joined the team in 2007 and spent all her time in the shop washing & hugging dogs. In mid 2008 she started training in dog grooming and is now full time in the store clipping and grooming the many dogs that come through. Somehow Sarah manages to remember the name of every dog that has ever entered the store! She has a big weakness for any animals with a squashed in face!

Sarah has 3 cats Rama, Abbie and Maisie and a black lab named Zoe (pictured). She is pretty keen to inherit one of Dukes offspring in the future!

Heather

Heather joined the team in 2007 and does a Lot of dog washing and grooming. She also gets out and walks a lot of our customers dogs. She is enjoying being able to surround herself with dogs as she has yet to convince her dad to let her have one of her own! She has a Siamese Fighting fish named "Dog"!

Shiona

Shiona joined Nose 2 Tail in 2009 and took over the mobile hydrobath so she spends half the week out and about visiting peoples homes to wash their dogs. She also helps out in the shop during the week.

Shiona has waaaayyyyy too many pets to list them all on here, but her menagerie consists of Nugget and Star (Sheltis pictured), Sadie (Rotti x), Snakes, Fish, Mice, Rats, Chickens and much much more

What is the difference between human grade and pet grade food?

Almost every pet owner wants to care for and nurture their four legged family member properly; providing their dog or cat with a good food is an integral part of that care.

A natural human tendency is to choose a dog food or cat food that looks like ‘people food’; pet owners want to provide their dog or cat the same quality of food they would prepare for any other member of the family. Some pet foods use ‘people food’ type ingredients, others do not. Worse news is discovering which pet foods use human grade/quality ingredients and which use lesser quality pet grade/quality ingredients is not as simply as it seems.

Pet food regulations do not provide pet owners with any laws or rules to guide them to higher quality ingredients or alerting them to lesser quality ingredients. It is almost as if pet food regulations are designed to purposely keep pet owners in the dark.

While some pet food manufacturers use the same quality of ingredients in their foods/treats that you find in your local grocer, others do not. The differences between the two grades of ingredients can be minor, or they can be huge; some pet grade/quality pet foods contain ingredients most would never consider feeding their pet, and as well, provide little quality nutrition. To add insult to injury, the pet food label gives little indication which grade/quality the manufacturer used.

One category of pet grade/quality meat ingredients in pet foods is known as 4D meats; from Dead, Diseased, Dying, and Disabled animals. Sick or dying animals are prohibited for use in human foods. Although the (American) Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act specifically states that no food (human or animal) can contain any diseased animal or any animal that has died other than by slaughter, the FDA ignores Federal law and allows these 4D animals to become pet grade/quality pet food ingredients. The FDA, AAFCO, and every State Agriculture Department believes that as long as diseased, dead, dying or disabled animals have been processed to kill pathogens (rendered), they are safe for pets to consume.

Another consideration of 4D pet grade ingredients is nutritional quality. When you ‘process’ a pet food long enough to kill known pathogens of diseased and dying animals, the nutrition that should be provided to the pet from these meat ingredients is greatly diminished if not completely destroyed.

Despite a lack of nutritional quality, the pet food decision makers believe 4D animals are safe for pets to consume, yet they do NOT provide petsumers with any notice a pet food might or might not contain these inferior ingredients.

One pet food company that only uses human grade ingredients is Eagle Pack. Because of this and also due to the proven benefits of feeding your pets this food we stock the Eagle Pack brand and feed it to all our animals. Eagle Pack uses Organic ingredients wherever possible and if it's not organic the ingredients are free range and pesticide free. They also have prebiotics, probiotics and acidophilus added to their Holistic Select range and are the only pet food that does!

Come in and see us and we can discuss with you the best option for your pets and give you a sample for them to try.

Check out more information regarding pet food and their ingredients at http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/

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