How can I treat my German Shepard, she has mange, and I tried everything that was prescribed by the SPCA and Vets? I’m running out of options and really want to help her?? Please help…URGENT!! Continue Reading

Here, in time for the New Year’s onslaught, are some facts about fireworks that you should keep in mind. Remember that these exploding bombs cause death and permanent suffering to countless animals during the festive season. Please reconsider if you are planning on letting off firecrackers, as there are many other ways in which you can celebrate the new year that will not cause harm. Continue Reading

This owner has a dog who is suffering from a rash. The vet diagnosed it as mange, but nothing seems to be working and it keeps coming back. Could it be a diet deficiency?  Continue Reading

We would like to wish all our readers a belated Christmas and very happy new year. May you and your pets have a blessed 2008 and may you continue to support our website throughout the year.

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The Petshrink team

This owner has a very old Jack Russel cross toy pom who is suffering from deteriorating eyesight. She wants to know how to stop her dog from barking all day while she isn’t home, since they are moving  to a complex that does not tolerate excessive noise. Continue Reading

This Q&A is about a male cat who has gone missing. The owner is concerned for his safety, and worries about the fact that he has not been sterilized yet. Continue Reading

Yesterday I saw a five month old Boerbull puppy who had been attacking and biting people since the age of three months old.  Juvenile aggression is uncommon, abnormal and will worsen without skilled intervention…which is exactly why you should always enroll your newest addition to the family into puppy school!

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This pet owner needs advice about whether or not she should put her aging mongrel dog down. Continue Reading

Every year I’m asked the same questions which go along with the Christmas season, like where pets should be during Xmas lunch, locked away or part of the family? Or  what if you have a kids party and Buster doesn’t much like children? Or maybe Buster likes kids but hates your mother-in-law - what then? So then, this article is a round-up of all the holiday Q&A’s that I’ve answered, which I hope will improve your pets’ quality of life over the festive season and make it a joyous time for all. Continue Reading

This question is asked by a Boerbull owner who is concerned about her dog’s sudden aggressive behaviour towards her son, especially when feeding. This problem is known as food aggression. Continue Reading