Dog Tip of the Day

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie…..this saying is correct as from our experience our dogs are grumpy and a little confused when they wake up and would not apprecitate being woken up suddenly and having someone standing over them as we humans also wouldn’t appreciate.

Dog Tip of the Day

 Be vigilant this Easter with chocolate around. Make sure your dogs don’t get any as it contains Theobromine which is poisonous to dogs. Cocoa, cooking chocolate and dark chocolate have the highest levels while milk chocolate and white chocolate have the lowest.

Dog Tip of the Day

Be careful this time of year as Daffodils are extremly poisonous to dogs, if consumed. The whole plant is a danger, even the water it stands in is very toxic so keep an eye on your dog in the garden or out and about.

Dog Tip of the Day

When looking inside your dog’s ears they should be light Pink and clean. No Redness or Swelling should exist inside the ear. A small amount of Yellow or Brownish wax is normal but a large amount or crustiness is a problem. A healthy dog will not scratch his ears or shake his head often.
Be extra observant with dogs that have long hairy ears like Spaniels.

Dog Tip of the Day

If your dog has a bout of upset stomach or diarrhea feed him/her boiled Chicken and Rice to settle the stomach.

Dog Tip of the Day

Please be aware of a unexpected parasite 'Heartworm'. This is transmitted through mosquitos when they bite, their infected larvae invades the heart, please take extra care with your dog or get him/her a vaccine if you live in an area with mosquitos.

Dog Tip of the Day

If your dog swallows a sharp object feed him/her cottonballs soaked in milk this is to protect the intestine, as the sharp object works its way through the digestive system - this way it has a protective barrier around it and it will help prevent the dog from internal damage. Our dog is 30kg and we gave him around 5 balls, small dogs around 2 balls.

Dog Tip of the Day

Carrots make a nutrional healthy treat for your dog.

Dog Tip of the Day

Remember to give your dog worm tablets regularly especially if you walk your dog where other dogs are/have been, as worms are found in infected dogs stools. An unprotected dog will have great discomfort if he/she gets them inside.