This pet owner is worried about the effect that crating has on her dog. During the day, he is penned up whilst she goes to work. She is looking for answers to the question of what she can do to improve her dog’s life. Continue Reading

Today’s article explains why fireworks are so bad for your pets. Many people think that these warnings are aimed at spoiling their year-end fun, but sadly the truth is that fireworks really DO have a terrible effect on all types of animals, from birds to dogs. And I’ve included a couple of real life questions and answers to illustrate my point. So read on and take heed… Continue Reading

Many new pet owners are unsure which age is the most beneficial to spay their female dog. Read Glynne’s answer if you need some clarification… Continue Reading

Today’s article deals with the risks and extreme cruelty of tail docking. Some people think puppy docking is perfectly safe…after all his eyes were still closed and his tail still soft and it’s done so quickly he didn’t feel a thing, right? NO… wrong on all counts! In fact, it causes an immense amount of pain for the newborn puppy. And thats not all - there are many more negative effects… Continue Reading

This article is a guide on how to care for your old dog and help him live out the last of his life in complete happiness and peace.

Old age is very stressful, especially for man’s faithful best friend who has devoted his life to his family, but now in his hour of need, they no longer care about him.  How tragic it is when dear old Rover has lost his usefulness and is dumped outside to face the harsh elements, and spend his final days alone and rejected by those who professed to have loved him once … when he was a cute puppy. Continue Reading

This pet owner is concerned about her little dog who gets bloated every time he eats or drinks. He has also seemingly lost the vision in both his eyes.  What is causing this? Continue Reading

This pet owner is distraught - her dog has gone blind after receiving an overdose of Ivermectine. Can anything be done? Ivermectine is a common medicine administered to treat dogs for mange. Continue Reading

John would like more information on why castration with two male dogs in a household leads to aggression and behavioural problems. Attached is a paper by Larry S. Katz, PHD, which further explains the risks of castration. 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

Lance has two female dogs, and he is concerned about their respective weights - one is too fat and the other too skinny. What he can do to even them out? Continue Reading