Author Archive
Aug
Dog Quotes and Sayings: What Do You Know?
The dog has been with us long enough to have gathered a nice collection of quotes, sayings and philosophical mutterings. You may have heard someone say something about dogs that you’ve had heard many times before but didn’t know exactly what the term or phrase meant. Well, let’s see if K9 Magazine can help.
May
A Call For An End to The “Breed Mafia”
In every breed in this shallow world of exhibition there is always the ‘breed mafia’. Usually a group of elderly women (with the occasional male) that is steadfast in its view even when wrong, they are self proclaimed experts in nothing who draw in the stupidly dazed owners of tomorrow with a coven like chant [...]
Mar
A Simple 6 Step Guide to Massaging Your Dog (Includes Video Demonstration)
I have never met a dog who could not be lulled in to a state of immeasurable pleasure at the first thought of being properly massaged. Owners who master the art share such an enhanced relationship with their dog and the health benefits for your pet are plentiful, writes Kim Kates.
Mar
Personalities Gather to Recognise Animal Welfare
Celebrities and animal rescue charity workers met in London yesterday as guests of Wetnose Animal Aid. Wetnose was founded 10 years ago by Gavin and Andrea Gamby-Boulger of Norfolk, UK, writes Maria Danes. The event was hosted by Lord Hoyle at the Chelmondeley Room in the House of Lords. Gavin and Andrea organised the Wetnose [...]
Mar
Charity Supporters Upset at Plans to Close Adoption Centres
Written by Marion Parker, supporter of Felixstowe Blue Cross Over the last six months, The Blue Cross has undertaken a widespread review of animal welfare needs and its ability to meet those needs. Extensive research conducted by the charity identified that animal welfare issues in some areas of the country, such as the North West, [...]
Mar
Genetic Study in to Cruciate Disease in Newfoundland Dogs
An exciting new project has begun at Liverpool University Veterinary School to investigate cruciate ligament damage in Newfoundland dogs. This Disease affects around 22% of Newfoundland dogs and previous research has shown an inherited genetic component to the disease.
Feb
Did Mycotoxins in My Dog’s Food Nearly Kill My Best Friend?
Written by Craig W. Dec 2009 On a Sunday evening in July 2009, I was using my computer and my 5 year old Samoyed Bundy came in shaking his head (he had left my room approximately 15 mins earlier). I thought he was bringing me the ball because he wanted to play. He was also [...]
Feb
New Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Website is Launched
CavalierMatters.org is a brand new, beautifully illustrated website devoted to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and committed to providing easy to read and understand information for Cavalier Pet Folk. It is committed to demystifying the technical and scientific jargon surrounding the problems associated with this breed through plain English, amusing sketches and charming anecdotes.
Feb
Cesar Millan Issues His 7 Top Tips for New Dog Owners
National Geographic Channel’s Cesar Millan aka The Dog Whisperer, has issued what he considers to be the seven most important tips for owners of new dogs. Millan believes in order to prevent problems down the road, it’s important that owners establish routine and boundaries early on.
Jan
Dog Breeding and Puppy Farming: An Insider’s Insight
With Pedigree dog breeding again a topic in the canine press it might be a good time to remember that puppy farming is not just a UK problem. All across the world puppy farms or mills as they are also called feed our desire to own the latest ‘must have’ breeds. From Labradoodles to pedigree [...]
