Dogs are social animals and when they go from being with you much of the day, to spending a lot of time on their own, it’s not surprising that many will display signs of anxiety or boredom. A common scenario is returning to work after a prolonged time off, such as with maternity or paternity […]
Dogs and cats can have eyes that are each a different colour. Specifically, it’s the coloured part of the eye called the iris. The term for different coloured irises in one individual, as well as different colours within the one iris, is heterochromia iridis. A dog or cat born with heterochromia does not have a […]
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years to treat wounds, scrapes and bumps. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and helps to increase speed of skin healing. However, the plant is considered toxic to dogs and cats. Well, part of it anyway. When you break open the leaf you see two things, the […]
This question has been coming up a bit recently due to news that some peanut butter brands are adding xylitol to their peanut butter making it a dangerous food for dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is extremely toxic to dogs. It’s popping up in more and more foods. You may recognise it as […]
Heart disease is very different in dogs than it is in humans. Dogs are rarely reported to have the same type of heart attacks that humans do. The main risk factors for heart disease in dogs, are family history. Especially genetics and the reason that we see certain conditions reoccur in certain breeds and age. […]
When taking your fur kid to the beach this summer know what first aid is needed for your dog in the event of a jellyfish sting, and equally important, how to avoid the stings all together. How do jellyfish sting? The tentacles of the jellyfish attach to the dog and release venom causing a painful […]
Ball play is great for many dogs. It can help with training, reduce behavioural issues and boredom. It can also improve happiness and fitness. But did you know that the type of ball and play surface you choose can negatively affect your pets health? Tennis balls are a bad choice of toy for your fur […]
Although dogs are not as susceptible to sunburn as us; they can and do get sunburnt. They are however, naturally protected by the pigment in their skin and their furry coat. The nose is a common spot to get burnt, and with continued exposure to the sun, these dogs are at risk of formation of […]
Taking my dog to the beach is one of my favourite pastimes. It brings me so much joy to see my mate running in and out of the water, fetching the ball and generally loving life. Although, I’m writing this post to warn of the dangers of sea water ingestion, I am in no way […]