Caring for working dogs

Caring for working dogs

  • Your Rabbits are Under Attack! Rabbit Illnesses All First-timers Must Know

    Rabbits are very cute pets. Their sly and shy nature helps them to appeal very easily to your emotions, besides the fact that they are the less noisy compared to many other pets. Keeping rabbits in your home has a host of benefits. They are an elemental source of fur, food, farm manure and companionship. Just like any other pets, rabbits can be victims of diseases that affect their health adversely or kill them.

  • Linear Foreign Bodies Are A Danger To Your Pet

    Linear foreign body is probably not a term you're familiar with or one that sounds particularly ominous. For a vet, this is one of the most ominous terms they can hear when it comes to animals like cats or dogs. Many people are unaware of the dangers that come from their cat or dog eating simple items around their home. What is a linear foreign body? A linear foreign body is a long, thin item like a piece of wool, carpet, pantyhose, rope or tinsel which an animal has eaten.

  • Hepatic Encephalopathy in Dogs

    If your dog has suffered from liver disease, it is possible that a condition called hepatic encephalopathy may develop.  So what is hepatic encephalopathy, and what does it mean for your pet? Hepatic Encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy develops as a result of liver disease in dogs and affects the brain and central nervous system.  The condition is triggered when levels of ammonia in the dog's system become dangerously high, as a result of the dog's liver being unable to flush the substance from the animal's system.

  • Parainfluenza in Dogs - Why Vaccinate?

    Parainfluenza is a very unpleasant disease that could affect your dog if he has not been vaccinated. Fully-vaccinated dogs are rarely affected by parainfluenza, but unvaccinated animals are all too often struck down. Although vaccinations might seem like an unnecessary expense at the time, your dog's safety and your peace of mind are surely priceless. So, what is parainfluenza and how could it affect your dog? Parainfluenza (Dog Flu) Parainfluenza is more commonly known as 'dog flu'.

  • Upcoming Types of Cosmetic Pet Surgery for Dogs

    Every pet owner dreads the day their beloved pet will have to undergo surgery; however, it is essential to know that the surgery will get conducted by meticulous, skilled and caring hands. Most pet surgeries revolve around desexing, dental surgeries, tumour removal and stitching. However, there are other types of operations available for pets that most pet owners have not heard of. Some of these surgeries revolve around pet owners wanting to enhance the appearance of their pets.

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    Caring for working dogs

    We've always had a large property and our dogs are working dogs. They like to have freedom to run around and play with each other as well as helping us round up the sheep at the end of the day. We don't coddle the dogs by any means, but we do care for them deeply and want them to stay healthy. Sometimes our dogs do get into scrapes and do some silly things, like last year when my older dog ate some baited meat from a fox trap, and do need vet care. This blog has some tips on getting veterinary care for your beloved animals.