Pat’s male Labrador puppy keeps eating his brother’s faeces - a condition known as coprophagia. Click “continue reading” to see what advice Glynne offers regarding this common pet problem. Continue Reading
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Well known South African animal behaviorist Glynne Anderson writes and responds on dogs, cats, bunnies, horses and other pets - and their owners - behaving badly, and how to correct them, feed them, train them and treat them. Have your say! Post your thoughts and comments. Enjoy Glynne's semi-humorous style.
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This concerned pet owner has a female dog who is apparently scared of children. The moment they start running around and being loud, she gets nervous and attempts to bite them - this is very strange behaviour. With a new toddler soon to be around, how can her owner put a stop to this? Continue Reading
This week’s story is about rabies… It was reported recently that a baby was bitten by a large rat, resulting in the tragic death of the child. It struck me as out of character for a small, normally timid creature to attack with such viciousness as to inflict a fatal wound. This made me wonder whether the rat had not, in fact, been rabid. But we will never know because the rat escaped capture and the symptoms of rabies are only detectable 20 - 60 days after exposure. Continue Reading
Many cat owners have this problem: their feline friend won’t stop scratching the furniture! Such behaviour must be stopped - using food. Continue Reading
In 2006, a creature was discovered in America, known as the Chupacabra. Now, a strange animal has been caught on tape by Texas police, and it is widely believed that this too is a Chupacabra. The question is: does this mythical creature actually exist? Continue Reading
Liesl has two chewing bunny machines - nothing is safe from their rabbit teeth. What suggestions can Glynne give her?
Jennifer owns a Alaskan Malamute and a new Bloodhound. Unfortunately, the older dog and the puppy don’t get along - the puppy gets bitten and snapped at. How can this be stopped? Continue Reading
Today’s article is a special food feature, giving advice on the best diet for your pets and explaining why fresh is always best. With inflation breaking the sound barrier and the cost of food hitching along for the ride, most of us are taking a deep breath and pulling in our belts another notch in order to keep the proverbial ol’ wolf from the door. But what about our own little wolves in sheep’s clothing, our dogs? Must they also have their collars tightened or is there another way for them to escape the lean times ahead? Continue Reading
Emily’s Labrador dog has a very bad habit - destroying her bedroom when left unattended. Whats causing this? How can it be fixed? Continue Reading
This dog owner is concerned over his Cocker Spaniel’s behaviour. It seems as if she has a vision problem, because she chases invisible “bugs. Is this the case, or is it something else entirely? Continue Reading
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