With 73 per cent of Australian households owning a pet, the humble dinner bowl has become another place where owners are applying the same health-conscious thinking they use when choosing food for themselves.

If you thought your dog's collar collection was sorted, think again. Melbourne-based PK9 Gear has just dropped a four-piece range of luxury leather dog collars designed specifically to mark 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, and they don't come cheap. Each one is priced at $750. The collection, all in a striking red-and-gold palette, features four distinct designs: Dānxīn (Cinnabar Heart), Zhūquè (Vermilion Bird), Jīnzōng (Gold Mane) and Chìyàn (Crimson Flame). Each is made to

Australians are increasingly treating their pets’ health much like their own, with supplements moving from a niche purchase to an everyday part of pet care.

Dog coats are no longer just about staying warm. As winter sets in, Australian pet owners are embracing fashionable winter wardrobes that combine comfort, practicality and plenty of personality.

Persistent dog odour, bad breath, itchy skin and excessive gas could be signs of underlying health issues. Here's what pet owners need to know.

Melbourne-based dog gear brand PK9 Gear has opened a waitlist for its limited-edition Pride Collection of hand-marbled leather dog collars and leads, releasing throughout June 2026 and made entirely by hand in Australia. The collection moves away from the printed rainbow merchandise that typically appears each Pride season. Every PK9 Gear Pride piece is cut from Italian vegetable-tanned leather that has been hand-marbled in the brand's Melbourne workshop. Each marbled sheet i

Australians are increasingly building their lives around their pets, with new research revealing many are changing travel plans, work routines, dating habits and social lives to accommodate their furry companions.

As temperatures drop across Australia, veterinarians and pet experts are urging owners to pay closer attention to ageing pets, warning that many serious health conditions can initially appear as simple signs of “slowing down”.

Melbourne-based dog gear brand PK9 Gear has released a new online guide designed to help dog owners choose better, safer and more durable collars in a market crowded with cheap, mass-produced options. Titled Best Dog Collars in Australia: A Trainer’s Guide to Quality & Durability , the guide was written by PK9 Gear founder Chris Loverseed, who is also the owner of Positive K9 Training and holds a Certificate III in Dog Training and Behaviour. Rather than focusing on trend

More than 4.5 million Australians are forecast to travel over Easter, driving increased demand for pet-friendly accommodation and travel preparation advice.

For many design-conscious pet owners, there is a familiar frustration in maintaining a carefully curated home. A thoughtfully styled entryway can quickly lose its appeal when damp, frayed dog leads and harnesses are left draped across consoles and coat hooks after a morning walk. A Melbourne-born pet accessories label is aiming to change that dynamic by offering an alternative to traditional pet gear materials that are often associated with lingering odours and maintenance ch

The report outlines the collective efforts of the council’s 30 member groups during the 2023 to 2024 period, detailing the scope of their work, key trends in wildlife care and case studies highlighting rescue and rehabilitation initiatives.