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We change our routines and take extra precaution when the temperatures drop, and the same should be done for your fur-child. Here are five tips to help keep your dog safe and comfortable this winter: Do not leave pets in the car during the winter. You wouldn’t leave your pet alone in the vehicle while … Continue reading Five pet safety tips for winter
Is your fur child tearing apart your backyard? The first step to training your pup to keep his paws to himself is to understand the reason why he digs. Boredom If your dog is bored he could be digging in an attempt to entertain himself. Spending long periods of time in the yard by himself … Continue reading Stop the Digging
Does your pup cower in the corner at the first sight of a storm? It is common for dogs to go into panic mode due to the extremely loud sounds of thunder. The hearing ability of a dog is substantially greater than that of a human, making their ears very sensitive to noise. As your … Continue reading Treating thunderstorm anxiety
Is your dog able to remember that cool trick you taught him, but seems to have no memory of chewing up your favourite pair of shoes? This is because the short-term memory of a dog only lasts up to two minutes. Dog’s live very much in the now but they do have a longer-term memory … Continue reading Just how long is a dog’s memory?
The immediate identification of poisoning is often the deciding factor that can save the life of the poor dog that has been poisoned. Poisoning occurs when a dog eats or drinks a harmful, poisonous substance. The substance causes damage to the heart, brain, kidneys and liver, and depending on what the dog has ingested it … Continue reading What to do if your dog is poisoned
One of the biggest questions that occur to those who plan to own a dog is certainly the fear of leaving them for too long alone in the house because of work. What to do then, to better organize your commitments and avoid finding the house destroyed and a mad dog after you return? There are many small … Continue reading What to do with your dog when you leave the house
We all know that dogs love food, and will do just about anything for a treat. We teach them to sit, roll over, stay and every other trick with food as the reward. At dinner time, you may notice that your pup will sit right next to you just waiting for some of your food … Continue reading Healthy Homemade Dog Treats
We all know it’s inevitable that at some stage throughout its life, your dog will have fleas. They can cause your dog to scratch and bite, and it’s very important that you try your upmost to prevent fleas from becoming a serious problem. Make sure you have the right Pet Insurance, to avoid huge expenses. … Continue reading The best ways to stop fleas on your dog
We have often asked ourselves why do our dogs dig holes in the garden, and scratch and circle their (or our) bed before deciding to lie down. This is all to do with their primitive instinct, and our dogs have the desire to sleep in and under things that resemble a den. Our pups will … Continue reading Why Do Dogs Dig?
We all want our dog to be in the best of health, and this means we try to give them enough exercise, feed them well and have them regularly groomed. However, proper dental care is often overlooked. Make sure you have the right pet insurance, to avoid high expenses. Poor dental health can have disastrous … Continue reading Dental Health for your Dog
