Stress problems common in dogs and puppies Stress can be almost anything that makes our puppies react to a physical, mental or emotional stimulus. What may seem just a small, trivial situation to us may be a very serious or fearful situation to our puppy... Quotable canine quotes WE give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return... Labrador breeders beware! Perhaps, like me, you have read the monthly lists of exported pedigree dogs in the New Zealand Kennel Gazette and are horrified to see that several Labradors have been sent to China, Korea and the Philippines... Lifeguards save life of injured puppy Lifeguards save life of injured puppy. Nestle New Zealand has joined forces with North Piha lifeguards to help an abandoned puppy recover from life-threatening injuries. Letters - Lurchers in need of homes We have recently rescued a young lurcher bitch with horrific wounds inflicted to her right back leg. Within two days of rescuing her she was rushed into the vets... Holistic Animal Health Conference & Expo THE New Zealand Holistic Animal Therapists Association presents another outstanding line-up of speakers, for its second international Holistic Animal Health Conference and Expo. The first was in 1998 at Hamilton - not only a NZ first but a world first - and was so well received that it is almost certain to be a regular event. Speakers over the weekend are... Letters - Crufts exhibition rules I WAS browsing through Ask Jeeves on Pyrenean sheepdogs and came across your page on Crufts. I regret to say your information on the above breed is incorrect... Guide dog training far from easy Guide dog training far from easy. Have you ever wondered how to make a guide dog? Well, it´s much like baking a cake ... you need: A pinch of research; a litre of experience; a handful of good health; a whole lot of willingness to work; a smearing of intelligence. What course of action will help fight canine cancers? I have had several rescue dogs that I took care of for many years. I feed them high quality dog food and canned but it is not organic. It does not have antibiotics, pesticides or hormones... Quadruplet puppies huge family for single owner I HAVE four puppies - two sisters and two of their brothers - and I need HELP. They are 12 weeks old and growing... Letters to the editor Information on the history of lurchers, and praise for K9 magazine Our daily toxins: common household pet poisons Today pets are often living as and being treated as a member of the family. Yet as pets move indoors and become members of the family there are also some dangers that warrant examining... |