How do you keep your dog’s floofers healthy? The anatomy of a dog’s ear canal is very different from that of a human. A human’s ear canal is a horizontal path leading directly to the eardrum, whereas a dog’s ear canal is “L”-shaped. There’s an outer, vertical canal which leads into a horizontal canal and […]
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Getting to the bottom of Atopic Allergic Dermatitis can be very frustrating There’s one condition in dogs that’s really frustrating for both the pet parent and for the attending veterinarian – that’s Allergic Dermatitis. In a society where everything needs a quick fix, here’s an opportunity for a pet owner and veterinarian to patiently and
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Anecdotal and scientific evidence have shown that dog owners tend to be healthier Here are seven ways that living with a dog will keep you healthy. 1. Dogs Boost Your Mood – Dogs have long been known to make great companions, but did you know that they actually improve your mood? Research has shown that
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There are a few items around the house that can be a danger to your dogs. There are a few items around the house that dog owners should be aware may be very hazardous to your fur kids. Some of the most commonly reported problems involve exposure to the following products. Chocolate contains both caffeine
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The low down on Cystitis and urinary tract infections in dogs A urinary tract infection is quite common in dogs and dogs are more commonly affected than cats. Females are more commonly affected than males. The most common cause of a UTI is bacterial, although fungal can occur. Clinical signs seen are pollakiuria (frequent small
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Encourage your community or suburb to be a “Fireworks-free Zone” For most South African families, New Year’s Eve is an evening spent with family and friends, perhaps having a party or a braai. For some, it’s unfortunately a time for setting off fireworks. For many years now, the hazards of fireworks to humans, pets and
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The common or layman’s term for biliary is Tick Bite Fever. Biliary is a disease caused by a parasite named Babesia. Tick bite fever is one of the most common infectious diseases in Southern Africa. The Babesia parasite is transmitted via ticks. The ticks have to bite the animal and transmit the parasite, where it
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Tips on choosing and fitting a collar Opinions vary as to whether cats should have collars, and both sides have a point. Unless trained to collars from kittenhood, most cats bitterly resent having to wear one, but it is indeed true that a cat with a collar is a safer cat. In the past, collars
Summertime means sunshine, backyard barbecues, and lots of fun. But for your dog, the season unfortunately comes with a few hitches. Spending more time outdoors increases your pup’s chances of getting burrs, fleas, and even ticks. Read on for the best tips on how to combat the summer’s puppy predicaments. GETTING A TICK OFF YOUR
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Do you think that a dog’s wagging tail always means he’s happy? Not necessarily! All a wagging tail means is that the dog is feeling emotional. It could be excitement, but it could be frustration or even aggression. To start with, look at the speed and direction of the wag as well as the position
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