Tips For Caring For Your Puppy

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Tips For Caring For Your Puppy

I've been a hobby breeder for a number of years and have experience caring for large and small dog breeds. I have always taken puppies to my vet for a health check before they go to their new homes, and my vet would often remark that inexperienced dog owners didn't seem to know what was involved in keeping their dog healthy. I started this blog to connect with other dog lovers, share my experience of caring for puppies and pass on the basic healthcare tips I've picked up over the years. I post on a range of topics, such as the importance of following your puppy's vaccination schedule, protecting your puppy from fleas and worms, recognising common signs of sickness and meeting your puppy's key nutritional requirements. I hope you find my blog useful.

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How a Puppy Wellness Examination Can Prevent Health Problems

2 May 2022
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If you have a new puppy, they will need a puppy wellness exam. This exam is important in getting your puppy off to a healthy start. During the examination, the veterinarian will check for a variety of common puppy problems, including breed-specific ones. Knowing more about puppy health problems can help you prepare your questions for the veterinarian. Keep reading to learn more about health problems the veterinarian may discover during a puppy wellness examination. Read More …

Three Reasons Treats Are Essential in Puppy Training Sessions

23 February 2022
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When you bring your puppy home from a shelter, training them might be the first thing in your mind. However, most first-time pet owners are unaware that effective and successful puppy training takes more than confidence and hand cues. If you want a puppy to learn fast, you need a few supplies as motivation. For example, dog treats are an absolute necessity in every puppy training session. Here are the reasons you need treats for successful puppy training. Read More …

Dog Care: Torn Knee Ligament

27 September 2021
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The connective tissue between your dog's thigh bone and lower leg bone is called the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). The CCL's role is to steady the stifle joint, which is the equivalent of a human's knee joint. The CCL can tear due to trauma, overuse or too much pressure. A bad jump and being overweight are common causes for the development of a torn knee ligament in dogs. This is a serious injury that can destabilise the stifle joint and lead to degenerative joint disease and lameness. Read More …

Can an Older Male Dog Be Desexed?

22 July 2021
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Pet desexing has numerous clear benefits for male dogs. It can help to repress certain behaviour issues. Additionally, it can be advantageous to your dog's health, eliminating medical issues directly related to the testes, as well as minimising the chance of future prostate problems. And desexing also means that your dog won't contribute to the creation of any unwanted puppies. But does desexing still have the same benefits for an older dog? Read More …

Behaviour Training: 3 Signs You Need to Sign Your Pup Up

27 April 2021
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Puppies can be a lot of work, but it's worth it for all the love and companionship they give. However, even the best-behaved pup will need training at some point in their life. Here are some signs that your pup might need to enrol in a puppy behaviour training class. Your puppy chews everything Some breeds like to chew, and puppies have a lot of energy. If your pup loves to chew, they may be teething. Read More …