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Black Labrador sitting in front of kennel door

Adopt a career-changed dog: Que (VIC)

If you’re looking for a joyful, affectionate companion with a big heart and a playful spirit, Que may be the perfect fit for your family.

Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs marks 65 years of support for pe...

Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will use International Guide Dog Day 2025 (Wednesday, April 30) to mark its 65th anniversary and celebrate all past and present Seeing Eye Dogs and their handlers.

Living with your ageing Seeing Eye Dog workshop

We’re excited to invite you to our one-day workshop all about caring for your retiring or ageing Seeing Eye Dog. This free event is open to anyone who is blind or has low vision and currently has a dog guide.

Narelle hugs a small yellow Seeing Eye Dogs puppy, with trees behind them.

The far-reaching rewards of puppy caring

Puppy caring for Seeing Eye Dogs is a family affair for Narelle and her clan.

Kylie is in a park holding the leash of a yellow Seeing Eye Dogs puppy wearing its training coat, who is looking up at her.

Pets are no problem for puppy caring

As Kylie can attest, having your own dogs and cats at home can actually help as part of the journey when you raise a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy.

Marilyn leads a yellow Seeing Eye Dogs puppy down a leafy path in a park with her husband standing to her right.

The many joys of puppy caring

Having helped raise nine puppies and counting, Marilyn has a lot to share about the many benefits of becoming a volunteer puppy carer.

Moira sits on a park bench with black Seeing Eye Dog Natasha sitting next to her, resting her chin on Moira’s knee.

The secret to a wonderful retirement

As Moira has discovered, there’s simply no better companion than a Seeing Eye Dogs breeding dog.

Keeping your dog safe in warm weather

As the weather heats up, it’s important to remember the impact high temperatures can have on your dog. With many parts of the country reaching high temperatures, here’s some expert tips on advice to keep your dog cool, happy and healthy.Keep dogs indoorsUnlike humans, dogs can cool themselves only by panting and sweating through their paw pads. Keeping them inside in a well-ventilated room is the best option on a hot summer day.Make sure your dog has access to fresh drinking water and shadeIf dogs must be left outside, they should be given plenty of water and have constant access to shade, with the shifting sun taken into account.Walk, don’t runIt’s important to remember that dogs need exercise, even when it’s hot, but it’s best to walk in the morning or evening when it’s cooler.Also, do a ‘touch-test’ on pavements. If it’s too hot to touch with your hand, then it’s too hot for a dog’s paws.Recognising the signs of heatstrokeHeat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heatstroke and become an emergency situation. Be aware of the signs:Excessive pantingAnxietyLack of response to commandsRapid heartbeatHigh feverPossibly vomiting/diarrhoeaCollapse. If you think your dog has heatstroke you must act quickly and calmly. Follow these steps from Dr Nicola Cotton, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs manager of dog development:Move the dog to a cool, shaded area, ideally with air flow such as a fan or air conditioningWet the dog’s coat with tap temperature water. Don't use iced water as this can impair the dog's ability to cool down initially and can cause hypothermia if their body temperature drops too far.Place ice bricks wrapped in damp cloths in the groin and armpits. Don't cover the rest of the dog as they rely on evaporation to cool down.Don't delay. Travel immediately to your nearest vet with the windows down or air conditioning on high.Call your vet on the way, so they are prepared to give your dog immediate emergency treatment. For more expert advice on keeping your dog healthy, check out our Expert Video Series:

Tamara sits on a wooden park bench holding her baby and smiling down at a black Seeing Eye Dogs puppy, who is lying down next to them and looking up at the baby.

How Tamara pairs puppy caring with parenthood

For Tamara, having children – even a newborn baby – is no barrier to being a volunteer puppy carer.

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