EAR HYGIENE IN DOGS
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 […]
7 REASONS WHY DOGS ARE GOOD FOR US…
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 […]
COMMON BLADDER DISORDERS
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 […]
READING YOUR DOG’S TAIL
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 […]
ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR DOG THE RIGHT AMOUNT?
A question often asked by dog parents is what the right amount of food is to feed their dog. Every bag of dog food includes a feeding quantity guide, but this is just a general guideline and the right amount to feed your dog will depend on so many factors including – The age of […]
THE LOW DOWN ON MICROCHIPPING
Identification and traceability are important parts of responsible dog ownership. A microchip provides permanent identification for your pet and gives them the best chance of being reunited with you, should they happen to go missing. WHAT IS A MICROCHIP AND HOW DOES MICROCHIPPING WORK? A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice […]
HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO LOVE AND RESPECT ANIMALS
Teaching children from a young age to not only love animals, but to also cherish and respect them is very important. Doing so is a great way to raise socially aware children who are empathetic and passionate about helping others, especially those who can’t help themselves. One of the very best ways to teach children […]
DEALING WITH DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING
We love dogs. That’s why we get them. We plan on sharing our homes and our love with them. As we share our lives with them, we discover that some behaviours can become a nuisance. Common behaviour problems are natural behaviours for our furry friends, such as jumping, barking, chewing, and digging. These natural […]
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
We all know that dogs have incredible hearing. But if a dog can hear four times the distance of a human with normal hearing, how does a speaker playing an action movie or your favourite song on repeat affect your fur kid? Well, it’s a difficult question to answer, as it does depend on a […]
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PET FIRST AID
It is in every pet owner’s best interest to know about pet first aid to ensure you are prepared for an emergency. Here are 5 things to know about pet first aid. Have a Pet First Aid Kit on hand. This is especially important if you are travelling or going on hikes where there is […]
