Here’s a short guide to help you determine the health status of your pet. Health checks should be done throughout the year, not just at the beginning as part of your new year’s resolutions. So, we strongly advise that you keep this information handy throughout the year. Remember, this is just a guide, and your […]
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Instead of feeding your dog from the same food bowl at every meal, spice up his life with a few alternative containers. Not only will you provide him with entertainment, but you will also stimulate his mind and keep him occupied for a while. You’re basically giving him a job to do, and his reward
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Being a responsible pet owner entails more than just giving your pet food, water and a safe space to live in. A responsible pet owner makes his cat, dog, bird, or whatever animal, a part of the family, spends time with him and makes sure that all his needs are met. Here are 10 habits
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By the time your pet is two years of age he will probably have some degree of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). With increasing age, many animals will go on to develop periodontitis, which is inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth. Periodontitis will produce clinical symptoms of oral pain, smelly breath, difficulty eating, salivation,
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Q: How important is routine in a dog’s life? A: Sticking to a routine as much as possible has definite benefits for your dog. Dogs are creatures of habit, and just as routines are important to children and adults, they are also important for our dogs. A stable and consistent routine provides security and predictability.
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The thought of flying in an aircraft might be exciting for some, but it can be a nightmare for a dog who doesn’t know what’s happening to him. Behaviourist Alyson Kingsley-Hall shares some very valuable tips on how to prepare your dog for air travel. 1. Crate training Unless your dog is a guide
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Everybody will joyfully be anticipating the arrival of the new puppy. The temptation is to arrive home and show the puppy to everyone – humans and animals. But slow down for a second! Your puppy has just left the only home he’s ever known. He’s left his mom and siblings, and the people who cared
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Q: My dog has just been diagnosed with arthritis. How can I make life more comfortable for him? A: Canine osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that can affect just one or all joints in the body. These dogs are usually stiff and can be in a lot of pain and their mobility can be severely
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Taking your dog with you on holiday sounds like fun. You won’t have to feel guilty or worry about him being ‘alone’ at home with the pet sitter or at a kennel. Music is a great way to help keep your dog calm and, at the same time, get you in the holiday mood. Here
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When you get a new puppy or adopt a rescue dog from a shelter, you might want to change his food to something different. Or your doggy might have outgrown his puppy phase and now needs adult food. Perhaps it’s your adult dog needing to transition to senior food. Whatever the reason, when you have
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Q: We just adopted a rescue dog who is extremely nervous. How can we help him? A: Nervousness is common in rescue dogs and may be challenging to overcome, but with time, patience and perseverance, it will improve. Acknowledging and respecting the dog’s feeling of nervousness is important when helping a dog overcome this. As
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Scratch, scratch, scratch. Lick, lick, lick. Repeat. Just like when a CD glitches! And when your dog does it over and over again, it can become annoying. This is especially true when it’s not a medical issue but rather a behavioural one. Instead of losing your patience with your dog, get help so that both
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