2021

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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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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 …

Bloat in Dogs: An Inconvenience Or a Serious Problem?

6 January 2021
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Bloat, trapped wind, or whatever you want to call it—it's a minor, temporary inconvenience that is generally solved by expelling some flatus. When it comes to your dog, bloating is generally a minor, temporary inconvenience too. But for some unfortunate pooches, the problem can quickly escalate and become something far more serious. How do you know when your dog's bloat is endangering their health? Trapped Gas Bloating is when the process of digestion creates gas. Read More …