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ANIMAL TESTING? This is a question we’re asked a lot, and our position on animal testing is simple – we conduct only those tests in which we would allow our own companion dogs and cats to participate. If it’s not OK for our dogs and cats, THEN IT’S NOT OK FOR ANY OTHER CATS AND … Read more
With Guy Fawkes just around the corner, pet owners across the country are gearing up to help their pets get through the stress that firework filled celebrations often bring. Understand that the firework explosion that you hear is far more distressing to an animal. Fireworks emit sounds of up to 190 decibels (a full 110 … Read more
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It’s a fact, we will almost always outlive our pets. We all have different ways of remembering our them when they die. I’ve found an Invercargill business that can help us do exactly that. The products they offer are great and look awesome and the people running the business are fantastic to deal with. Have … Read more
In some countries it is illegal to leave your dog on its own for longer than 7 hours. I have heard of people wanting to introduce similar legislation in New Zealand although I think this would be extremely hard to get accepted. But there are some good points raised within the argument for the law, … Read more
Many people spend months or years studying to become the trusted expert in their field. Not only do these people have educated knowledge they often have a heap of experience to call on when needed. We seek out these people when we need help, treatment or advice. We trust their opinion and follow what they … Read more
New puppy owners, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Time heals all wounds. This too shall pass. Times, they are a changin’… Yep! Nothing stays exactly the same for long, and this is especially true for the phases that puppies go through as they grow into adults. Trainers know that young dogs … Read more
The 5 Reasons So Many Dogs Tear Their Cruciate Ligament This article is reproduced from this website http://topdoghealth.com/ by Dr. James St. Clair. Posted in Food for Thought Why is it that an ACL injury in dogs is the most common orthopedic injury of all veterinary medicine? Did nature not make this ligament strong enough in … Read more
Today I had an interesting experience, one I hope is not very common. I happen to walk outside early this morning just in time to see a young boy running with his dog. At first I smiled thinking this is really good. What I saw next was rather disturbing to me. Obviously the dog … Read more
Introduction The law dealing with the care and control of dogs is contained in the DOG CONTROL ACT 1996. As well as caring properly for their dog, dog owners are responsible for protecting people from their dogs; this is especially so if the dog is known to be aggressive. Registration of dogs Every dog owner … Read more
Did you know we now offer laser therapy for pets AND people? What is laser therapy all about What’s involved with treating my pet? The laser light is delivered through a non-invasive handpiece to treat the affected area. Your pet will feel a gentle and soothing warmth. As the laser is administered, many pets will … Read more
What do you do? When you are out walking with your dog and you are rushed at by a wondering dog, or a dog that rushes from a property, what do you do? Now I am not talking about what you do to keep yourself and dog safe but what you do when you get … Read more
Your back yard is secure and your dogs can’t escape. You are complying with the local rules for having dogs on your property. What happens if a cat wonders into the yard and is killed by your dog? I know this is a sensitive topic for a lot of people that this has happened to, … Read more
Before I go any further I have to say that I too, am guilty of doing all of these things in the past. They are however, actions I won’t repeat. Picture this, you are driving down the road, it is a nice day so you have the window do in the back so your dog … Read more
Your pet is in distress and you are the best hope of getting it to the vet alive. Do you know what to do? You hit an animal with your vehicle or see one hit by someone else. What do you do to help it straight away? Do you know what you should not have … Read more
It is an interesting story. One that many people find romantic, others find it freaky. Imagine if you can, two young people meet and decide they quite like each other. The relationship grows and they become serious. There is nothing unusual there at the end of the day. The unusual piece comes when they start … Read more