K9 Perspective issue 16
All pages open in a new window.Brain cells require kickstart - Editorial
I have been listening recently to the stories that have finally begun to receive some publicity about recent dog attacks in New Zealand...
Keep your dog clean and happy
HAVE you ever taken your dog to the groomer and asked for one of those cute little fluffy cuts...
Dog-eating and my culture
A local (USA) newspaper defended the dog meat trade in the Philippines, in particular in Baguio City and the Cordilleras, by claiming that dog eating is a part of the Igorot indigenous culture. As a full-blooded Igorot, I take offence...
Excitement causing collapse - letter
I have a Boston terrier, she is about seven years old. When we first had her given to us four years ago our vet said she had heartworms and she needed treatment right away...
Chocolate snack dilemma - letter
I am sure that giving your dog an abundance of chocolate may harm them; however, my dogs get chocolate ice cream in moderation every night without harm...
News in brief - Eukanuba gets thumbs down
HAS anyone noticed the recent advertising for Eukanuba biscuits for dogs? It describes how a woman in a wheelchair had lost the use of her two legs but gained the use of four - her Labrador...
Is your dog slowing down?
Approximately 25-30percent of family pets suffer from osteoarthritis. The stiffness, pain and swelling in a pet with arthritis is no different to what a human would experience...
Veterinarians play role in the ´three Rs
A Massey University veterinarian is the first winner of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) Three Rs Award...
Crying dog saves master
A doctor?s pet dog saved the life of his collapsed master in China by turning up on a neighbour?s doorstep with tears in his eyes...
Crate training your puppy
Crate training is an excellent way to train your puppy. He will feel he has his own little space in the house...
Help for skin problems - new or useful products
Drug and lotion treatments and awkward Elizabethan collars to stop the dog from licking off the medications have been the standard treatment for years...
MP campaigns against trade in pet fur
John Barrett, MP for Edinburgh West constituency, launched a petition campaign last August, to raise awareness of the cruelty involved in the dog and cat fur trade...
Looking after your dog´s liver
The liver is a very important organ of the body and the health of your dog depends greatly upon the health of her or his liver...
Readers questions answered
My spaniel bitch had a litter of four puppies two months ago. Three are doing just fine and are due to go off to their new homes shortly. The fourth puppy, however, seems to be very slow...
Korean dogs need help
For the past year, KAPS/IAKA and animal friends from around world have been lobbying the Korean government to not adopt a draft law that would recognize two classes of animal...
Annoying jumping habits
Jumping is one of the most common complaints I hear from new canine guardians. Jumping can be very dangerous if not toned down...
The complete pet travel guide
For those whose holiday is ruined unless all family members are included (and that means Fido as well), this book should be your constant companion ...
Tales from Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a non-profit organisation that breeds, raises and trains dogs to lighten the daily workload of both adults and children with disabilities...
Good owners great dogs
Obedience training is a must for all dogs whether they are pets, working dogs or showdogs and this book is a very good guide ...
Dog Control Bill a mixed bag
The proposed new dog control Law is a mixed bag of the good, not so good, and bad, says New ZeaLand Veterinary Association chief executive...
Epilepsy not so scary
I have a male black Labrador that will be six in May. Last March I had him neutered. In June, then August, he had seizures...
Video review - Canine CPR
No reviews have yet been posted on this video at the Amazon website, and although I have not seen it myself I had to mention it as a video that would be well worthwhile...
Training canine helpers
I READ with great interest the article in issue 4 page 4 about Sally Burton with her assistance dog Gemma. I was particularly interested in this as she lives in the UK...
Art displayed at pet show
SUSAN Calvert of Good Girl Designs is the program cover artist for the Chicagoland Family Pet Show...
