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Molting? Don’t shed a tear … just the hair!

The solution is easy. Find the right tool for your dog’s coat and dislodge all the dead coat. This is best done while your dog is dry; a dry coat can be easily removed while a wet coat is a nightmare in fur. We recommend before a bath as you can remove the hair and get a good scrub in. Come in for a bath and we can help you find the right tool for your deshedding needs. Or just pop in and ask us for a demo of one of these great deshedding tools. We’ll be more than happy to show you! The Team...

Are microchips pulling a disappearing act?

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We only part to meet again - goodbye Michael Webber!

Michael joined Nose to Tail because the idea of working with animals appealed to him. It seemed like an interesting and active place to work (which proved to be quite true). He has now been working here for 10 years, predominantly in grooming and customer service, but he also helps out with maintenance and repairs where possible. Outside of work he dabbles in mechanical engineering, physics, and computers. And his least-known past activity? He used to do medieval re-enactment! Talk about a knigh...

Fleas? Make sure to "tick" all the boxes!

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Monthly Specials - January 2016

Get a free Greenies treat pack with purchase of Nutro 6.8kg and over. ...

Bark at the Picture of Health!

“Working out” and eating healthily diet can lead to a host of benefits including increased energy, happiness, and even a long life. Exercise and diet are pivotal to not only determining our own health, but our dog’s overall health too. So it’s absolutely essential that you make them both part of your dog’s lifestyle. It can make a dramatic difference in how they look and feel. So, in honour of summer, we present our guide to summer food and exercise: DIET We all know that dogs love mea...

Allergic to Summer?

With a new (and wonderfully warm) season upon us, it’s important to pay attention to any new behaviours your dog might exhibit as they might derived from allergic reactions. Luckily for us, our good friends at Healthy Pets have given us some pointers in battling allergies. SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR Unlike humans whose allergy symptoms usually involve the respiratory tract, allergies in dogs and cats more often take the form of skin irritation or inflammation – a condition called allergic dermati...

Date Night: 6 Fun Summer Activities with Your Dog

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Monthly Specials - December 2015

Get a free Greenies treat pack with purchase of Nutro 6.8kg and over. ...

A New Twist on the 12 Days of Christmas

This version of the "12 Days of Christmas" is sure to get you into the Christmas mood: On the first day of Christmas my human gave to me a kong stuffed with tasty turkey. ...

The Dog Days of Summer: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat

If you are hot, then it most likely means your dog is hot. However, there are actually quite a few tell-tale signs that indicate that your dog is getting too hot. These include, but are not limited to: rapid heavy panting/hyperventilation; glassy eyes; warm, dry skin; fever; rapid heartbeat; diarrhea; and vomiting. But before it gets to that stage, try to keep your dog cool during a hot summer dog with one (or several) of these 5 tips: 1. Create a Cool Collar Take a T shirt, or a small towel, ge...

Christmas Dog Treats Better Than Scooby Snacks!

Whether your family has a Lennon or a Baxter (or Jingles Saint Lick; get your dog’s elf name here), it’s important to remember our wonderful furry pals during the holidays too! Sure, you can fork over the dollars and visit some of the dog bakeries in Auckland, but wouldn’t it be more fulfilling to make it yourself? Not only is it more cost-effective, but it’s fairly easy to do! In no time at all you can make a “bone-a-fide” doggy treat. Plus, YOU determine what goes into your furry f...

C-Day: What to Do a Week Before Christmas!

THE WEEK BEFORE Get that house cleaned! Before the Christmas chaos begins, make sure to have your house in tip top clean shape. While the entire house should be in focus, get the kitchen ready! Deep clean and clear out your refrigerator. Toss out old leftovers to make room for big dishes and ingredients that’ll be piling up closer to the holiday. And you know they will... Back it up! Make sure to have back up light bulbs, kitchen essentials, batteries, first aid kit, etc. You just never know. ...

Holiday Specials and Gifts for Your Dog

HIDE-A-TOY: from $30 each! Just insert the toys into the mother toy for dogs to remove over and over again. Generally they catch on quickly, and it is a great interactive game for you to enjoy with your pet. Endless fun and you can get replacement insert toys very easily. PUZZLE PUP CHALLENGING TOY: just $40 each! Just place the rings on the toy for your dog to remove again and again. Generally they catch on quickly, and is a great interactive game for you to enjoy with your pet. SLEEPY DOG I sn...

I'm Too Barky for My Hat. What Do You Think About That?

To get the right shot you need your model to be in the zone. You need to have your dog concentrating and focused. Basically, you need your dog to be exhibiting model behaviour. Easier said than done, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be. Here are six tips on getting the perfect photo of your dog, just in time for Christmas! 1. Works like a treat! Nothing like some good old fashioned bribery to get your dog to do what you want. Sounds easy enough, but trust us when we say there's more to it than ...