Choosing a vet for your dog is a bit like choosing a doctor for yourself; you want someone you can talk to and someone you can trust. When it comes to finding a vet for your dog you’ll see that veterinary practices come in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as offering a range of services and...
Dogs have a variety of different purposes in today’s military, from guard duties to sniffing out IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), and there have been many news reports on the subject. But what’s rarely mentioned is the rising number of dogs, returning from active service, suffering from...
What you decide to feed your dog is very important. The right, high quality food will keep your dog’s internal organs working properly, his teeth and gums healthy, as well as his coat thick and shiny. It will even have an effect on his behaviour, as a poor diet can contribute to bad behaviours...
Daily activity and exercise are essential for every dog. It provides the same benefits to dogs as it does to humans, as it will: tone muscles, strengthen bones and the heart, improve sleep and help to prevent constipation, obesity and depression. Sufficient exercise will also help to reduce, and even...
A good vet is not simply a doctor for your dog. He may be, at times, the only one who understands your dog’s behaviour pattern and therefore is also your dog’s psychologist. He is also the one going to take care of your dog’s teeth, so he is your dog’s dentist too. But it is important that he...