Skin irritation in dogs is actually very common. In fact, right after gastrointestinal issues, it’s the most popular reason for vet visits. And while most pooches will walk away with a diagnosis of ticks or fleas, there are a few other conditions that can cause your dog to go scratch-crazy. The symptoms A dog scratching […]
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Not only are humans now bigger than any other time in our history, it would seem the same is true for our best friends. According to a recent survey in 2014, just over half of all pets seen by vets around the country were overweight. The problem is compounded when you consider that less than
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Your dog’s personality and behaviour, to an extend, is determined by their breed and genetics. But that’s not where it ends. In fact, the most important factor is the training and socialisation they receive. Someone that knows all about this is our resident dog behaviourist, Lara Nobre. So we chatted to her about the importance
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Lassie. Toto. Beethoven. Behind every great adventure is a legendary dog. Want to take your agile canine on their own quest ? Animal behaviourist Lara Nobre gives us a short guide on adventurous activities for you and your dauntless doggy: Surf’s up! Are you living at the coast? Or taking your furry friend on holiday?
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With summer just around the corner, most of us will be spending more and more time outdoors to soak up the sun and make the most of the fine weather. For dog lovers this means taking your furry family along for the adventures. But with temperatures rising, it is essential to take extra care of
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Your canine trots into the kitchen, paws muddy and hair entangled. You sigh. It’s always a mission to get your pooch into the bathtub. If grooming your pet is a struggle, we’ve asked the expert to compile a short, guide to help you take the pain out of this endeavour. It’s important to build trust
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Confronting an aggressive dog can be quite a frightening experience. Whether it’s your own dog or not, knowing how to handle yourself is key to making it out unscathed and helping you avoid similar incidents in the future. We spoke to our expert animal behaviourist, Lara Nobre for tips on handling aggressive dogs and what
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Did you know that unlike with humans, arthritis in dogs is not caused by old age? Rather, it’s caused by a range of other factors, including obesity, autoimmune disorders, injury, developmental disorders like dysplasia, unnatural growth especially in large breed puppies due to an imbalanced calcium/phosphorus ratio in their diet, and even bacterial infections. Arthritis
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With World Population Day coming up on 11 July, we thought we’d take a look at how canine sterilisation can help control the number of unwanted dogs in our society. Each year thousands of dogs end up homeless or in shelters, and often end up being put down due to the burden they put on
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As dog owners, the heartbeat at our feet relies on us to keep them healthy. Naturally, they haven’t the foggiest about what worms are, and that they may be infected. As worms are one of the most common health problems in dogs, it is our duty to inform ourselves about these nasty little parasites, so
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