Deadly Two Step

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Poisionings have become an “in” thing. You have all heard of the word “two step”(aldicarb). Some of you may or may not have seen this substance that has caused millions and millions of deaths to pets yearly. A poison so deadly that animals that consume it manage no more than two paces before falling down […]

SWIMMING AS THERAPY

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SWIMMING AS THERAPY   Dogs with leg problems can be helped. (With your vet’s approval of course). Swimming can also help with dogs who need to loose some weight. *Purchase the life jacket in the picture… *Place your dog calmly in the water. *Hold the handle on top of the jacket and help the dog […]

DOUBLE COATED DOG BREEDS

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DOUBLE COATED DOG BREEDS   Double coat means there is both a top (or over) coat made of tougher guard hairs and a bottom or (under) coat that is thick and soft. Breeds such as Pomeranians, Pugs,Shetland Sheepdogs, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds, are examples of double coated breeds. With a double coated dog they need to […]

Reversed Sneezing

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Very common in flat faced dogs.   Reverse sneezing is a sudden rapid and forceful inhalation of air through the nose causing your dog to make a series of snorting noises.Many owners mistake this sound for choking…. Reverse sneezing is often caused by irritation of the soft palate, pharynx or larynx.   This can be […]

WHY IS NAIL TRIMMING SO IMPORTANT FOR DOGS ?

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WHY IS NAIL TRIMMING SO IMPORTANT FOR DOGS ?   Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed is important for many reasons including proper posture! Your dog’s joints can be affected by long nails by making them shift their body weight backwards, making their back and hind legs take more stress than it is designed to.  

Ticks And Fleas

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Even though its the start of winter we have been seeing many dogs with tick and some with tick borne diseases.   We think that its because our winters have not been that cold together with ticks adapting to our high veld weather is causing this phenomenon.   Please do not stop tick and flea […]

Puppy mills

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There are those who would say “I am saving this puppy from a puppy mill” Please realise that you are ,in fact, perpetuating an endless cycle of breeding…of suffering .Each pup that you buy will be replaced by 2,3,4 ,5…pups The mother of the pup that you have bought will continue to live in horrendous […]

Why do dogs bite?

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Why do dogs bite? There are several possible reasons why a dog may bite: * The dog is protecting a possession, food or water dish or puppies. * The dog is protecting a resting place. * The dog is protecting its owner or the owner’s property. * The dog is injured or sick. * The […]

Taking a Pitbull into your Family

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Taking a Pitbull into your Family   I believe that the decision to bring a pit bull into the home should be a very carefully considered decision, and not one that is made on a whim or a feeling of “how gorgeous…I want one,” or getting a pitbull  as a status symbol or to show your […]

FELINE PANLEUKOPAENIA

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FELINE PANLEUKOPAENIA   Panleukopaenia is a viral condition in cats caused by a parvo virus that is a similar strain to canine parvo virus/catflu. This disease is prevalent in unvaccinated cats, and can cause severe gastro-intestinal, neurological, immune and reproductive problems It usually starts with sudden vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia and depression. Should kittens become infected […]