Welcome to VitaPet Central For Dogs
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.
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Impact of Food on Dog Skin Health
Healthy skin starts with a healthy diet; tips for looking for dog foods that are good for their skin.
Impact of Dog Food on Behaviour
Find out how dog behaviour can be impacted directly or indirectly by the food choices we make for them.
Puppy not Eating
Learn some common causes of a new puppy's loss of appetite & solutions to help get your pup back on track to a healthy diet.
Washing & Grooming your Short Haired Dog
Short haired dogs have different grooming needs than long haired dogs. Here's some tips on the best way to wash and groom them.
Why dogs lick people 7 things and How to Reduce Excessive Licking
Licking is a normal behaviour for dogs but excessive licking can be problematic & a symptom of an underlying health or behavioural issue.
Training for Good Grooming Behaviour
Why do some dogs hate going to the groomer and how can we teach them good grooming behaviour?
Taking your Dog to a Professional Groomer
Grooming is an important part of dog ownership. So how do you choose the right groomer for you and your dog?
Bored Dogs - Beating the Backyard Blues
Problems with digging, excessive barking and destructive chewing? Your dog might be bored. Here's some simple things you can do to help beat these backyard blues.
Is it safe to feed my dog table scraps?
Your dog will often hang around even before you know it’s dinner time. But is feeding table scraps to dogs actually safe?
Keeping your Dog Cool in Summer
Dogs can suffer from heat stress more often than humans do, due to their furry coats, higher core body temperatures and how they use their bodies to cool down. So how do you keep them cool during the hotter months?
