Q: What is the difference between a tired yawn and a yawn when my puppy is uncomfortable? A: The difference is in the context and what the rest of the body is doing. Yawning has multiple reasons depending on the situation and how your dog is feeling physically and emotionally. If your dog has just
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We’re living in a fast-paced world where continuous changes are happening in our lives to the point where we don’t even realise it anymore. During busy periods, we may not notice that our dogs are affected by change too. Change can happen in various aspects of a pet’s life, and it can upset him or
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Outdoor adventures with your dog are fun for both of you, but they might leave him dirty, muddy, covered in grass, or worse, with ticks in his fur. He is dependent on you to clean him up and remove anything that could irritate or harm him afterwards. If you are an active pair who loves
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Children learn very quickly that punishment is a consequence of unwanted or naughty behaviour, but unlike children, animals do not understand punishment. A pet should never be punished, whether it be spraying him with water from a bottle, hitting him with a rolled-up newspaper, withholding food, scolding, or any other form of punishment. By punishing
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The first image that comes to mind when mentioning insects and food in the same sentence is the one of Simba in the movie The Lion King having to eat a ‘feast’ of mealworms and other insects, which his friends Pumba and Timone offered him for lunch. If you have not seen this humorous scene,
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Q: Besides brushing my dog’s teeth as regularly as possible, do I have to floss his teeth as well? A: Flossing a dog’s teeth is not usually possible (as they do not tolerate it or will not sit still), and it may damage the gums, so brushing is still the best option when it comes
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Q: Whenever we get guests, our puppy hides somewhere. How can I teach him more self-confidence? A: Arrange for an accredited behaviourist to come and see you as soon as possible. Canines are a social species – they are curious by nature and should be bounding over to visitors with curiosity and seeking attention. The
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Hospitals are generally a scary place for many people, and even more so for our pets. All the funny smells and sounds can be overwhelming for them, as well as for the pet parents who may not understand the various departments at a vet hospital. This is the first part of a series that will
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Why is a ‘dig patch’ ideal for dogs who love to dig? What kind of toys should I hide in there? Dogs need to dig. Digging is a natural, instinctive behaviour for many dog breeds. Digging can provide shelter from cold or heat, relieve boredom, provide both mental and physical stimulation, and can go a
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Sometimes, we look at our animals and wonder, what are they thinking? They can come up with the weirdest behaviour that seems so odd to us as humans, but that is actually very normal for them. We might ‘read’ something into their behaviour, while it may actually have a totally different meaning in an animal’s
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Q: When my dog has a nightmare and seems to be crying – should I wake him up? What should I do? A: While dogs are dreaming, their brainwaves look very similar to those of people who are dreaming. Dreaming allows us to process memories, commit new events to memory and to work through emotions.
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We all know that healthy nutrition is a cornerstone of your pet’s health. But not all pets have the same nutritional requirements, and those requirements can change over time. At all times, it is best to feed your pet the highest quality diet you can afford. The adage of ‘you get what you pay for’
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