Welcome to VitaPet Central
Building a strong and lasting relationship with your pet is one of the most exciting, joyous and, sometimes, challenging adventures of your life - and that’s where we come in.
We’ve created a place you can go for trusted advice, practical support and recommendations.
Because we get pets, so you can too.
How old is your dog?
Pre-Puppy
What’s better than puppies? That’s right: your own puppy. So, what do you need to know before you take the plunge into pet parenthood?
0-2 months
Welcome to the world little one. It’s all grow-grow-grow for your puppy right now, so there’s many things to prepare.
2-3 months
Your puppy is ready to come home and turn your world upside down. It’s time to put your preparation into practice – and remember to take it all in!
3-6 months
You’re entering a period of immense growth, lots of learning and new adventures. Bring on the play date with the big wide world!
6-12 months
Your fur-baby is nearing adulthood. Can you see their grown self coming through? Sigh…they grow up so fast, don’t they?
12-18 months
Your puppy has turned one and they might not be so little anymore. Make sure to book their first annual check-up.
18 months - 3 years
Your dog is one an established family member now. Enjoy who they have become and the bond you now share at this special stage.
3 - 8 years
Your dog is a full-grown adult now. They understand where their place is in your home and the wider world.
8+ years
Just like many senior citizens, senior dogs have some extra needs. Learn to look after your best friend and support their health as they grow older.
Pet Paw-Trol
Featured
Dog Desexing
Benefits of desexing far outweigh the risks but the right timing is important. Apart from reducing the number of unwanted puppies, the benefits of desexing range from avoiding certain behavioural traits to medical problems later in life.
Dogs and Chocolate
It is widely know that chocolate can be harmful for dogs. Learn about why and what to do about it.
Dog Poo and the Environment
Your dog's poo can contain infectious parasites that might harm the health of other pets or humans. So here are some doggy-poo tips for protecting the environment.
Dog Anal Gland Issues
Anal gland problems are an often-encountered frustration for pet owners, mainly dogs. So that's the story?
Why do Dogs Lick their Paws
Paw licking is a common problem in dogs so here's why they do it, and when it can be harmful.
Bad Dog Breath and How to Fix It
Bad breath in dogs is quite common and can occur for different reasons. It’s important to address bad breath early so here's some tips on how to fix bad dog breath.
How to Help a Grieving Dog
Dogs notice that their buddies aren't around anymore. So how do you make sure they're ok?
Puppy 3-6 Months - Behavioural Milestones
Let’s take a look at the behavioural milestones puppies reach between 3 and 6 months.
How to Make my Dog Famous
How do you attract and capture the world’s attention to make them a social media star?
When do puppies open their eyes?
When puppies are born, their eyesight and hearing isn't fully developed. Do you know when this happens?
How to Stop a Puppy from Biting
Biting is a natural puppy behaviour, but how do you make sure it doesn't disturb you or your family.
Puppy Health Checklist - 12 Weeks
Here are some helpful things that you can check off to reassure yourself that your puppy is healthy and starting life off on the right paw.
