Why Does My Dog Keep Licking Their Paws? ⚠ Emergency Action Please visit your vet immediately if your dog is scratching or chewing so intensely they are damaging the skin, or you notice a hot spot that is red, wet, painful or rapidly spreading. Facial swelling or difficulty breathing is an emergency. There is a [...]
Signs Of Dementia In Dogs & Cats - How To Slow Progression [easy-social-share] Our pets are living longer than ever before due to advances in veterinary medicine, sadly this means we often see more signs of dementia. However, it's not just old dogs and old cats that might show signs of a cognitive disorder. Studies [...]
Understanding The Aggressive Dog [easy-social-share] The media is full of stories about the aggressive dog that has attacked a person, child, or another dog. We are frequently exposed to the dog fight at the park, even scuffles at the local cafe when a dog sitting quietly is attacked by one walking past. Dog fights are [...]
Why Dogs Hump & How To Stop A Dog From Humping [easy-social-share] We've all seen those dogs at the park that run around trying to hump other dogs. Or your dog may have started this mounting behaviour with an object such as a soft toy or their bed. Dog humping behaviour is very common, and [...]
How To Calm Your Dog During Thunderstorms Or Fireworks [easy-social-share] It's not uncommon for a dog to be scared of thunder or fireworks. Both thunderstorms and fireworks are similar in that they both have unexpected flashes of bright light, combined with an extremely loud noise. The unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, in particular, can make management [...]
Talking Behaviour With Dr Jo From Pet Behaviour Vet [easy-social-share] In this episode of "Ask Us Anything", Dr Leigh talks with Dr Joanna McLachlan from Pet Behaviour Vet about all things concerning our cat's and dog's behaviour. Check out the video or read the transcript below. We hope you enjoy and if you have any [...]
How To Keep Your Pets Safe At Halloween [easy-social-share] While Halloween festivities can be fun for us, it can be quite stressful for our pets. Many pets struggle to cope with the increased activity and noise causing their anxiety levels to rise. That's not to mention all the numerous delicious goodies on offer, but food [...]
How To Recognise Prey Drive In A Pet Greyhound [easy-social-share] For many years greyhounds have been specifically bred and trained to chase using their sight. To ensure survival, all animals have a part of their brain dedicated to predation. However, the combination of genetics with a general lack of appropriate early socialisation, particularly around other [...]
Understanding Anxiety And Its Implications For Pet Greyhounds [easy-social-share] Anxiety is a very common behavioural problem in both racing and retired greyhounds. Indeed it is very common across the canine spectrum, accounting for up to 90% of referrals to veterinary behaviourists. Anxiety is also a very common reason for relinquishment post-adoption, with up to 60% [...]
