What Type Of Dog Owner Are You? When it comes to dog ownership, no two dog owners are the same—and that’s perfectly okay! Whether you treat your dog as a family member, a partner in work, or a loyal companion, understanding your relationship with your dog friend can create a harmonious and fulfilling bond. But [...]
How To Stop Kennel Cough In Dogs - Treatment & Prevention Kennel cough (or canine infectious respiratory disease complex, formerly known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is a social dog disease most commonly seen in puppies and young dogs, although dogs of any age can be inflicted. It is primarily caused by bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica [...]
When Is The Best Age To Desex A Dog? One of the first questions many new dog owners have for their veterinarian is: "when is the best age to spay or neuter my dog?" It is a question that is fraught with controversy and conjecture, but now we have the evidence to provide an informed [...]
How To Adopt a Dog That Suits Your Family Buying a dog or choosing to adopt a dog or a puppy is a big decision for many people. The decision to give a dog a home has long-term consequences. You need to be ready to provide that adopted pet with a stable, loving, and healthy [...]
How To Crate Train Your Dog [easy-social-share] Crate training your new dog or puppy is one of the first things that most veterinarians and trainers recommend you do when you bring your new family member home. The key to crate training a puppy is that the crate will become your dog's "happy place". The crate [...]
Why Crate Training Makes Bringing Home A Puppy So Much Easier [easy-social-share] I’d heard why crate training makes bringing home a puppy so much easier, but initially it wasn’t top of mind. We’ve all done it, you bring home a new puppy and you are so filled up with the cuteness and the toilet training [...]
When To Neuter A Dog? What Age Is Best [easy-social-share] A common question that vets are asked is when is the best time to neuter my dog? In the past, most veterinarians would have quickly replied with an estimate of around 6-9 mths old being best. But now, with studies looking at the relationship between [...]
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 [...]
Do We Need To Vaccinate Our Dogs Yearly? [easy-social-share] A yearly dog vaccination and health examination have been the norm for dog parents for as long as most of us can remember. However, as time evolves, research is conducted and products improve, we now realise that the need for a yearly C3 vaccination may not [...]
Best Pet Insurance: What Do You Need To Look For [easy-social-share] If you ask any veterinarian the question: ‘Do I Need Pet Insurance?’ the sure-fire answer will nearly always be a resounding YES. This isn’t because vets are in cahoots with pet insurance companies – far from it. The real reason that veterinarians are a [...]
