Archive for March, 2011
Mar
Lifelong Pet Insurance Cover: Is it Worth It?
A recent question from a K9 Magazine reader, we were asked – what does lifetime pet insurance mean? A good query. So good in fact, we decided to write up a short article explaining the benefits, costs and advantages of understanding the various aspects of a pet insurance policy, with specific emphasis on lifelong pet [...]
Mar
Research Shows Dog Owners Live Longer
Dog Owners Live Longer, Are Happier and Healthier: Report Academic research has revealed that dog owners are happier, healthier and likely to live longer. Whilst it has been established for some time that pet ownership makes people happier, it has now been shown that the benefits of owning a dog outstrip those of cat or [...]
Mar
Do Dogs Need Booster Vaccinations?
[pre_ad adid="6555"]Vaccinating your pet against preventable illness is one of the most important things owners should do to protect the health of their pet, so says the UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA. The PDSA says cautions dog owners that vaccinations are used to prevent often fatal diseases such as canine parvovirus, canine distemper, leptospirosis (dogs), [...]
Mar
How To Make a Home Dog Proof & Secure
When was the last time your heard a burglar alarm and immediately dropped what you were doing to call the police? More often than not, the shrill, incessant droning of a burglar alarm is the result of somebody forgetting to let the cat out, a large insect disturbing the sensor or simply a power cut. [...]
Mar
How Much Is Your Dog Worth To You?
[pre_ad adid="6558"]Did you know, a man from Denmark is reported to have refused to pay a ransom of £6,000 for the return of his pet Beagle who was kidnapped by unscrupulous dog-thieves. The owner, who decided to remain anonymous claimed he was not interested in paying the ransom as the dog, named Skipper, was ‘too [...]
Mar
The Influential Dog (Extract from ‘Clever Dog’ by Ryan O’Meara)
The following is an extract from the book 'Clever Dog; Life Lessons from Man's Best Friend' written by K9 Magazine's very own publisher, Ryan O'Meara. “If dogs talked, one of them would be president by now. Everybody likes dogs.” ~ Dean Koontz An interesting analysis of world leaders and power brokers shows that dog ownership [...]
Mar
Puppy Farm Awareness Day: The Kennel Club is in No Position to Preach
Did you know, The Kennel Club have cashed the cheques and endorsed the registrations from high volume breeders (more than 10 litters per year) – the sort of breeders you and I may refer to as puppy farmers? Why does it matter? Well, The Kennel Club, you see, are keen to bring your attention to [...]
Mar
Crufts 2011: What’s Changed?
Today BBC Radio Oxford debated the current state of the UK’s most well known dog show. Topics debated by K9 Magazine’s Ryan O’Meara and the Kennel Club’s Caroline Kisko including the interpretation of the Bateson Report, genetic diversity and Crufts decision to allow a Dalmatian with (shock horror!) German Shorthaired Pointer heritage to exhibit at [...]
Mar
How Did YOU House Train Your Dog?
We thought we'd try something new and, hopefully, interesting with K9 Magazine. Collaborative dog tips and advice. They say that two heads is better than one and that sharing is caring, so…. …each week we'll pick a subject and ask you lovely, helpful people to offer your own, personal experiences and opinions on a particular [...]
