Nowadays walking on a deserted beach with your dog is no longer a pleasure but more like running the gauntlet or trying to dodge land mines. In fact, if you and your dog do survive the experience unscathed, consider yourselves are amongst the lucky ones … the other poor fish are statistics or at the vet, thanks to some dirty, rotten exterminators, otherwise known as unconscientious fishermen. Here’s why walking your dog on the beach has become so dangerous:
Clanky the maltese recently lost her puppy who drowned in the pool. Her owners are worried about her as it seems she is in mourning. How can they help their grieving dog? Continue Reading
Nothing chills my blood more than seeing people transporting their dog on the back of an open bakkie. Whether the unfortunate animal is tied down or not makes no difference, because when it falls off it will be killed in a most terrible way. I wonder why these imbecile owners risk their precious dogs’ lives so carelessly, because they truly are playing Russian roulette with their best friends. There are so many accidents and hidden dangers that can occur. Sooner, rather than later, their much loved buddy will fall or be tempted to jump and I promise you … a more grizzly death can not be imagined.
Every year hundreds of dogs lose their lives tragically by drowning, and more often than not, in their own swimming pools or fish ponds. The most vulnerable are puppies and old dogs although many adult dogs also drown because they have never been taught pool sense. So here’s a lesson on how to pool proof your dog. Continue Reading
When one of your beloved pet family members dies, it is very hard to decide whether or not to get another dog. Liezel would like to know if her old Collie dog will accept a new arrival. Continue Reading
When a dog dies, the other dogs in the family, and indeed its owner too, mourns the loss of a beloved pet. But sometimes it affects the wellbeing of the other pets. Continue Reading
It is a very heartbreaking and painful experience when you have to make the decision to put your beloved pet to sleep. This Yorkie owner is worried about her dog’s quality of life, as he is diabetic and blind. She wants advice from Glynne on whether or not to put him down. Continue Reading
This week a small white Maltese Poodle collapsed and died on the front seat of its beloved owner’s motor car! Why? Because of heat stroke - some stupid person had left the little dog by himself in the car, with all the doors locked and two windows fractionally open. And although it was a cool, cloudy day, heat had built up inside the vehicle, turning it into an oven. Continue Reading
This pet owner needs advice about whether or not she should put her aging mongrel dog down. Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again when pet owners shake in their boots in anticipation of yet another onslaught of the dreaded fireworks. Yes, it’s the festive season, when some folks celebrate their good fortune by turning their neighbourhoods into virtual war zones - disregarding the terror, maiming and deaths they cause of thousands of innocent animals … and all in the name of fun! Firecracker-fans, please do not set off fireworks this festive season. Continue Reading
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