Please be careful over Christmas no matter how much they beg! A list to avoid Mince Pies These ‘treats’ contain raisins and/or sultanas, which are both toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure! Stuffing and Gravy Include lots of different seasoning ingredients that can result in your pet having diarrhoea and vomiting. Meat Bones Pet dogs may choke on bones, plus […]
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Well it has taken me a while but I have finally finished my new book…! The Commonsense Guide to Puppycare In this book I have drawn on my knowledge of dogs, my experience of rearing puppies and my close association with the many academic associations devoted to their welfare. A puppy goes through 4 stages in its life and the […]
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All of my dogs or puppies are from Shelters. They have all been amazing dogs that have contributed to my health and the happiness of my family. Each of them has a little special place in my heart. so …..If you are looking for a dog or a puppy …here is my advice First go to your local shelter. There are millions […]
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Puppy mills house dogs in overcrowded and unclean conditions without the necessary veterinary care, insuffient food, water and no socialization. In order to maximize the profits, female dogs are bred continually with little and sometimes no recovery time between their litters. The puppies from these mills are sold to pet shops or to the public over the Internet, through newspaper […]
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Many people have experienced the embarrassing moment when their host’s male dog has suddenly clasped its front feet around their leg and started making vigorous pelvic thrusts. Why do these dogs embark upon such an unpromising activity? The answer is that dogs pass through a special socialization phase when they are puppies, during which time they establish their identity. This […]
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A dog has 42 teeth when fully grown — 12 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, 4 upper molars and 6 lower molars. Puppies have usually lost all their milk teeth by around six months old. Occasionally a milk tooth may be retained, even though the adult tooth has grown alongside. This can sometimes cause the puppy to continue destructive chewing, […]
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Is Your Pet’s Skin Itching Like Crazy? .. Lets look at a few reasons why… Now as we move into winter and have our central heating turned on… our skin can become very dry. Our dogs are affected in the same way as us and you might notice that your dog has started scratching. My Bodagero [Spanish Hunting dog] who […]
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