Khyber

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Is Khyber not the most gorgeous boy? He is here for his annual checkup. This chap loves tocatch and eat lizards. He is therefore at risk ofinfection by the eosophageal worm, Spirocera Lupi I have given him a supply of a special dewormer called Milbemax which helps prevent this terrible condition. Dr Larry PS you […]

REAL RELATIONSHIPS

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REAL RELATIONSHIPS We live in an impersonal world.We deal with huge companies with complex structures and numerous staff. Happiness and fulfillment in life is found in meaningful and deep relationships.As companies become bigger and impersonal ,so our interaction with people in these companies becomes superficial and meaningless.We exchange money for goods and services -we may as […]

IS IT LEGAL TO CROP DOG’S EARS IN SOUTH AFRICA?

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IS IT LEGAL TO CROP DOG’S EARS IN SOUTH AFRICA ?   This was a question asked on a Pitbull page. I would like to answer the question without being judgmental as people should be allowed to ask questions….how else can they learn? QUESTION I just would like to know is cropping illegal coz most […]

Is it true that if a dog bites you once, it will always bite you?

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Is it true that if a dog bites you once, it will always bite you?   If the dog finds itself in a stressful situation, it may bite to defend itself or its territory. Dogs can bite because they are scared or have been startled. They can bite because they feel threatened. They can bite […]

Animals eating grass

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Ever Notice your animal eating grass and never understood why? no, dont worry they not turning into cows.   Some people propose that animals might turn to eating grass when they don’t feel well as a way to make themselves vomit, and then feel better. Other suggested reasons why your pet might be eating grass […]

SOME OF THE MORE COMMON REASONS FOR SNORING IN DOGS.

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Snoring in dogs   Snoring is a low rattling sound made during breathing when asleep. Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures in the pharynx.In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other cases can be loud and unpleasant. A weakness in the muscles of the throat ,a misaligned jaw or tension in […]

MEMORIES

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MEMORIES This pic , kindlky shared with me by Irina , brings back vivid memories…. SNOOPY …… one of my rescues looked exactly this boy He lived to be almost 20 years of age   Still miss him ..he was the friendliest and most trusting soul in the world

Appreciation hugs

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Many of us have been fortunate enough to receive hugs from our pets .Every hug is beautiful and special but there is a very special type hug…. This is the “appreciation hug” – a hug which is given by an adopted animal or rescue animal to their new parent …it is the hug that is […]

The dangers of having a dog or cat with pink pigmentation or who are missing hair.

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The dangers of having a dog or cat with pink pigmentation or who are missing hair.   Do you have a white pet that spends time outside? Any pet is subject to sunburn, but it is very common in a white dog or cat . Other high-risk candidates include those dogs with poorly pigmented (pink) […]

Do dogs smile??

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You can tell just as much about a dog’s state of mind by the commissures as you can by a wagging tail or an excited bark. There are at least two very common “smiles” that dogs perform. There is the “submissive smile,” which closely resembles a snarl, with the front teeth bared behind tight lips. […]