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Raised open-weave dog bed and flat padded mattress placed in a shaded living room.
australian families

Choosing a Dog Bed That Stays Cool in Summer

A summer bed needs more than a cooling label. Compare the usable…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Plain curtains and carpet beside a moved pet bed, with a vacuum attachment and white cloth on a stool.
care labels

Removing Pet Odour from Curtains and Carpets

Curtains and the carpet beside a pet's resting spot need separate care.…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Rubber household glove beside gathered pet hair on a grey fabric couch, with a folded throw nearby.
care labels

How to Get Pet Hair Off the Couch Without a Special Gadget

An ordinary rubber glove is worth trying on suitable couch fabric. Check…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A dog choosing between two toys on a lounge room rug while rain falls outside.
australian households

Rainy Day Games to Keep a Dog Busy Indoors

Choose a game your dog already has a way into, then change…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Dog bed cover, foam base and enclosed bolster inserts laid out separately on a laundry bench.
care labels

How to Wash a Dog Bed Without Ruining the Filling

A washable cover does not make the filling washable. Separate the bed's…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Removable dog seat cover and towel taken out beside an open car door for cleaning.
cleaning

How to Get Wet-Dog Smell Out of the Car Without Washing the Whole Interior

Start with the towel, cover and patch where your dog sat. A…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
An open dog crate with a grey mat partly outside the doorway and a relaxed dog resting inside.
australian families

Why a Dog Kicks Their Bed Out of the Crate Every Night

A bed outside the crate tells you little on its own. Watch…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Pet bed, folded couch throw and walking towel on a drying rack in a compact living room.
care labels

A checklist for keeping pet odour out of a small home

Work through the places that need attention before adding another cleaning job.…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A dog food bowl on a removable mat with a few contained crumbs, and a separate water bowl further along the kitchen.
cat bowls

How to set up a low-mess feeding station for a dog or cat

A feeding area should be easy to clear as well as tidy…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Upholstery attachment and rubber glove beside a lifted couch cushion, with pet hair on the surrounding carpet.
care labels

Pet hair cleanup checklist for carpets and couches

A couch and its surrounding carpet need different tools and one sensible…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
An old rubber fetch toy ready for a play session, with spare dog toys stored on a shelf.
boredom

How to rotate dog toys so old ones feel new again

An ignored toy does not always need replacing. Use this practical reset…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A pet treatment carton, sealed inner packaging and instruction leaflet beside a magnifying glass and phone.
australian pets

Reading a flea and tick product label correctly

Read beyond the front of a flea and tick pack. This checklist…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A document folder, stethoscope and microchip scanner beside an empty pet travel carrier in a veterinary room.
australian pets

What a vet health certificate actually covers before travel

Before booking a pet travel appointment, establish who needs the certificate and…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Two dogs walking apart on separate leads with individual handlers in an open grassy reserve.
cats

A safe first introduction between a new pet and your resident pet

The first meeting needs space, supervision and a way to end it…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A person tracing a line on the back panel of a plain bag of dry pet food on a kitchen bench.
australian pets

How to read a pet food ingredient list order

The ingredient list on a pet food bag is ordered by weight…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A dog lying calmly on a rug while a hand gently holds one of its paws during a handling practice session.
australian families

Practising handling at home so grooming is easier

A dog that tolerates being touched everywhere copes with grooming and vet…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A stainless steel pet bowl, a water bowl and a rubber, rope and plush toy laid out on a kitchen bench ready for washing.
cat bowls

A washing routine for pet toys and bowls

Pet bowls and toys need different schedules and methods. This routine covers…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A rubber gardening glove dragging a clump of loosened dog hair across a car's fabric back seat.
car care

Getting pet hair off car seats and the boot

A vacuum nozzle glides over bonded pet hair without lifting it. The…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team