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Jun
K9 Magazine Report: Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?
Ever wondered why dogs eat poop? Perhaps you're the owner of a mucky pup who engages in this ever so unpleasant canine party trick? Never fear. K9 Magazine has put together a special report containing the advice from three dog specialists on the habit known as canine coprophagia. http://www.k9magazine.com/why-do-dogs-eat-poop/ In the report you will find [...]
May
Dog Owner Launches Charity Raising Awareness of Pedigree Dog Health Concerns
Dog owner Tania Ledger has set up a charity, Cavalier Matters, to raise awareness and campaign to improve the genetic health of pedigree dogs, in particular Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Although the charity is currently focusing on the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed, in the long term it hopes to extend its scope to other breeds [...]
May
Daily Dog Stuff – Animal Cruelty, Chron’s & Canine Gum Disease
May 27, 2011 — A roundup of today's interesting dog news, articles and happenings. One of the worst cases of animal cruelty ever witness: the dog shot in the head 40 times, buried alive…and lived. (DogNews.co) Can dogs get Chron's disease?. The chronic condition that attacks the bowels is not exclusive to humans. (DogTips.co) Gum [...]
May
Hyperkinesis in Dogs: What Is It, Why Should You Care?
It's rare and that probably explains why so few dog owners have heard of it. Canine hyperkinesis is a condition which renders a dog almost untrainable. Over at DogTips.co they've published an insightful profile of the condition and also a really interesting piece detailing a case study of using drugs as a meant to try [...]
May
Man Dies Following Weimaraner Bite
A father has tragically died after suffering an extremely rare reaction to the saliva of dog that nipped him. Damian Holden was with his son and wife when their pet Weimaraner nipped his hand whilst Mr Holden was putting up a tent. Despite being rushed to hospital, Mr Holden lost his battle and tests revealed [...]
May
Ahh! How Do I Stop My Puppy’s Destructive Chewing?
One of the most common puppy problems encountered by new dog owners is destructive chewing. Thanks to our good friends over at DogTips.co, we can now provide some relief and assistance to anyone who's struggling with the problem of destructive chewing – particularly as it relates to puppies (cure puppy chewing). Suddenly that cute new [...]
May
What Is Proper Dog Nutrition
It's surprising just how important it is, the link between your dog's diet and the way they behave. One of the more common queries we tend to field is – what exactly is proper dog nutrition? How do I know I am feeding my canine pal on the diet that is right for them? Well, [...]
May
Do Older Dogs Lose Their Teeth?
A reader question that we thought worthy of public reply on the subject of dog teeth. Ashley in Farnsfield asks us: Do older dogs lose their teeth in the same way humans do? A) Well, in all honesty Ashley, older humans shouldn't necessarily lose their teeth as a matter of course. Good canine oral care, [...]
Apr
81% Of Britain’s Dog Owners Would Call In Sick To Take Care of Their Pet
It's often said that pet owners see their pets as members of the family, treasured as much as any children and thought of as much as any family member. The pets of yesteryear provided certain functions as companions, such as sourcing food, whereas today, we ask nothing more than they be there as a companion [...]
Apr
Could Dogs Run The Financial Markets?
On today's Radio 4 programme 'The Today Show', K9 Magazine publisher Ryan O'Meara talks about his new book 'Clever Dog: Life Lessons from Man's Best Friend' in which he puts forward the case that dog's ability to make rapid – often correct – decisions would be a good model upon which business leaders could base [...]
