Q&A: My dog’s ears smell bad. What could be the cause?
My dog’s ears smell bad. What could be the cause?
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Do dogs know calculus?
What is calculus? Calculus is the study of change, in the same way that geometry is the study of shape. It is part of modern mathematics education.
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Breed profile:The Yorkshire Terrier
The gorgeous Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie as he is affectionately called, is an alert, boisterous little dog with plenty of spunk! He may be small in size but he makes up for it with his big personality.
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Q & A: Why does your dog chase and jump on cars?
Q. Why does your dog chase and jump on cars? A. Most dogs have some instinct to chase moving objects. How strong the instinct is depends on the breed of dog. For example, dogs who were bred to herd or to assist humans in hunting usually have very strong instincts to chase, which may be aroused by
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Requirements of an instructor offering puppy classes
What are the minimum requirements of an instructor offering puppy classes? 1. In-depth knowledge of the puppy development calendar and the ‘critical stages’ of canine development. 2. In-depth knowledge of breeds, and their particular characteristics, development, motivation, original purpose and genetics. 3. A vast knowledge and personal ‘hands-on’ experience in the many disciplines of dog
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Q & A: Why does your dog eat soil?
Q. Why does your dog eat soil? A. There are several possibilities why a dog would suddenly start to eat soil. One is that the soil eating is due to a deficiency of a mineral substance in his diet. Any diet that is labelled as a complete dog food should contain all the nutrients required by a
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HIPS 101 – WHAT IS HIP DYSPLASIA
Having a beloved dog diagnosed with a painful joint condition like hip or elbow dysplasia can be devastating for owners, but treatment options are available, either to rectify problems or manage pain and discomfort When Michael Moore realised that his five-month-old Rottweiler puppy was showing signs of stiffness and pain in the morning, he was
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Q & A: What exactly is torsion or bloat and why are mostly bigger dogs are affected?
Q. WHAT EXACTLY IS TORSION OR BLOAT AND WHY ARE MOSTLY BIGGER DOGS AFFECTED? A. Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) also known as bloat, gastric torsion or a twisted stomach, is an emergency condition that all dog owners should be aware of. There are two parts to this condition: 1 | The stomach dilates with gas and
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How to puppy-proof your home
Living with dogs- It’s amazing how tidy you and your family will become with a new puppy in the house!
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My dog barks incessantly for no apparent reason.
BARKING BLUES. My dog barks incessantly for no apparent reason (whether I’m at home or not). How can I discourage this? If your dog was only barking when you were not at home then separation anxiety could have been a possibility. However, incessant barking irrespective of owner presence is probably not due to separation anxiety
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Disaster! My dog is a digger!
Have you ever arrived home from work, only to doubt whether you came home to the correct address? Your usually well-cared-for garden has had a make-over, and not the good kind. Next thing Fluffy enthusiastically comes to greet you – his face covered in soil. Turns out, Fluffy is what happened to your garden. Why
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Keep it cool!
Parts of South Africa are experiencing a particularly hot summer, with the mercury expected to keep rising. This is as uncomfortable for our pets as it is for us! Animaltalk brings you tips for keeping your animals safe during the summer season. Around the house Your home is where your animals spend most, if not