Have you noticed how some of the big retailers have lower selling prices for Orijen and Acana dog food cheaper than we do? BUT IS IT REALLY CHEAPER?A lot of retailers no longer offer loyalty schemes. We do! We have also carefully considered our prices so we are competitive , in some instances we are even…
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Dog Friendly Weed Killer
Dog Friendly Weed Killer Simple but effective. 1L white vinegar 2Tbsp liquid dishwash 1 cup salt spray bottle Stir the salt into the vinegar to dissolve it, add dishwash and stir well. Pour the mixed solution into a spray bottle. On a sunny dry day, soak the weeds or plants you want to kill. Be…
The Facts About DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy)
DCM FAQ’S Q. What is the latest FDA update on DCM about? A. On July 12, 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a brief stating that they were investigating recently reported cases of a type of heart disease known as dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM. The brief noted that some dogs who had…
Guidelines for interacting with guide dogs
Guide dogs are usually working when we see them out and about. It is very important to abide by a few simple guidelines to keep the handler safe and the dog focused on the job at hand. Guide dogs are friendly by nature; your help is required to maintain their good manners. Please do not…
NZ’s horrible animal abuse record – we won’t forget
For a country with so many pets, working and farm animals and a reputation for being clean and green, our treatment, or mistreatment of animals does not meet expectations. Over 6500 animal abuse cases are reported every year. The SPCA release a list of shame each year containing examples of the worst of the worst….
Help your pet survive fireworks.
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…
Remember them when they walk the rainbow bridge
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…
Can a dog walker help you?
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,…
Dr Google and Nurse Facebook
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…
New puppy owners, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
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…
The 5 reasons so many dogs tear their cruciate ligament
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…
Help a dog, make an enemy.
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…
Are you complying with the Dog Control Act?
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…
Problem dogs on our streets
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…
Dogs and cats… when things go wrong
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,…