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

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

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

 Kristin needs Glynne’s advice on which breed of dog she should adopt - preferably a large breed with a gentle personality. Continue Reading

Just as in any other walk of life, myths about pets find their way around the world and often in our mail boxes. And a common question that is asked is whether they are indeed fact, or simply old wives’ tales. So today I thought I’d turf a  few of these well-worn myths into the Bark Ages where they rightfully belong! Continue Reading

Joyce’s spaniel has been displaying obsessive behaviour. He wants to play fetch all day long. What does Glynne have to say about this dog’s obsession? Continue Reading