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Anal Glands

Anal glands are small glands that are located under the skin on either side of the anus (at about 4 and 8 o’clock). The glands are designed to secrete an…
Choosing The Right Toy

Toys are not only cute and fun they play a very significant role in keeping your pet happy and healthy. Toys provide stimulation which is important for enriching your pet’s…
When Is The Right Time To Say Goodbye

Pets bring immense joy and happiness into our lives and having to say goodbye can be heartbreaking. As a pet owner having to make the decision to euthanase your beloved…
Eye Injuries

Eye injuries are common in dogs and even the slightest damage to the eye can lead to permanent scarring and even blindness. Most eye injuries are caused by a trauma…
Joint Injury Prevention

Joint injuries in dogs can not only cause problems initially but they can also be detrimental to your dog’s future health by contributing to chronic problems such as arthritis. Although…
Coprophagia: The Rather Gross Habit Of Eating Poo!

Yes some dogs eat poo! It is disgusting and rather gross to think about but it does happen. Coprophagia is the term given to the act of consuming faeces. Coprophagia…
Flea Allergy Dermatitis

Flea allergy dermatitis is an allergic skin condition that both cat’s and dog’s can be affected by. It occurs when an animal develops a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to a…
Crate Training

Crates are great for dogs and owners with a number of uses including; When toilet training For confining a dog in the house keeping them safe When travelling (in car…
Hotspots

Hotspots, also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis or moist dermatitis is skin condition that affects dogs. Hotspots have a very distinctive appearance looking like an ulcerated sore that is weeping or…
Tips For Toilet Training Your Dog

Puppies have small bladders and generally have no instinct or ability to “hold on” and delay going to the toilet. They will need to go to the toilet frequently and…