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Dog Fact of the Week - Dalmatians' Spots

on February 03, 2015

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5 Dog Myths - Busted!

Call them what you want, but these 5 myths are anything but fact! Some of these sayings about dogs have been around for centuries, but in reality, many are simple myths or bad advice. We have found, and debunked, 5 of the most common myths about your dogs.

Myth #1: Dogs Eat Grass Only If They Are SickIt's true that dogs will often throw up after eating a lot of grass. However, this does not mean they eat the grass to induce vomiting, or that it is somehow a sign of illness.

Most recent research indicates that quite simply put, dogs just like to eat grass.
If the dog eats too much grass, the grass may cause a minor irritation that could cause vomiting.If the grass is treated with chemicals, only then it could be hazardous to your pet.

Some vets do believe that dogs will intentionally consume large amounts of grass to induce vomiting if they feel unwell or have consumed something toxic, but this should not be consistent behaviour.
If grass-eating has led to chronic vomiting in your do…

Recognising the signs of pain in your pet

As September draws to a close, so too does Pet Pain Awareness Month, an annual campaign to inform and educate pet owners about the management of both acute and chronic pain in pets. Read on to learn about the differences between acute and chronic pain and to learn the signs of pain in cats and dogs.

Acute Pain Acute pain is typically obvious and distressing in pets and is usually a response to some kind of stimulus such as crushing or twisting or a tissue injury that is the result of a bruise, wound or surgical incision. Acute pain is generally short-lived and typically resolves within 3 days after the event that caused it.

Chronic Pain Chronic pain describes any type of pain that lasts longer than expected or pain that is associated with long-term diseases such as osteoarthritis. Symptoms of chronic pain may be more subtle than acute pain symptoms and can be mistakenly attributed to "getting old" or "slowing down" which often means that the underlying cause of pai…

How to Stop Your Dog from Pulling on the Leash

I think we all know someone with expert-leash walking skills.
You know the ones that aren’t constantly being pulled or getting wrapped around trees. The ones that are able to easily enjoy an afternoon stroll with their pooch by their side.
So you may be asking yourself the question: where did I go wrong?
If you’re over being yanked along, it’s time you take back control of the leash and implement some training methods that’ll get your pooch walking like a pro in no time.

Before You Get Moving
Remove any distractions – train somewhere where it will be easy for your dog to focus whether that is in the backyard or even indoors.
Short, sweet training sessions are optimal. Keep the training anywhere between 5-10 minutes a day so both you and your pup don’t get frustrated.
Reward your pup with treats each time they co-operate with you.

Steps to Calm Leash Walking

For your dog to learn they need to stay on one side of you when walking, ask your dog to sit next to your left leg (or right), with their…

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