articles by Paw Printz
Thyroid problems are the most common endocrine disease in dogs and are often hard to diagnose. There can be a range of symptoms that are detrimental to a dog’s health and yet they are easily blamed on other diseases or illnesses. What is Canine Thyroid Disease? The thyroid gland is an Endocrine (meaning ductless) gland, which secretes its hormones directly …
As the thermometer once again starts to reach 40 degrees celsius, we humans can head for the coolest places possible – by the river, in a forest, or inside with air-conditioning ablaze. But dogs aren’t always able to do the same. Their limited options include seeking out shady areas to shelter, drinking lots of water, decreasing their normal activity or …
Chocolate is toxic to dogs, cats, birds and other small animals. In susceptible animals, theobromine (found in chocolate) can cause internal bleeding, damage heart tissue and trigger epileptic seizures. A 7 kg dog eating 500g of milk chocolate is equivalent to a 70kg person eating 5kg – one doesn’t think they’d be feeling too well afterwards either. Chocolate poisoning generally …
There are 3 main types of tick that can adversely affect your dog: 1. the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) 2. the bush tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) 3. the paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) The first two can be carriers for a range of infectious agents, but rarely cause fatalities. The latter, the paralysis tick is by far the most dangerous, possessing …
Tired of just playing fetch or tug all the time? Then teach your dog some basic nose work. It’s easy to do and most dogs absolutely love it. To get started you can use some toys or treats you’ve already got on hand, and the best part is you don’t even have to leave home. The Benefits of Basic Nose …
After a lifetime of excited tail wags, faithful companionship, and memorable tricks, it is no wonder your senior dog is beginning to show their age. Maybe their hearing isn’t as good as it once was. Their muzzle may have grayed and their coat has begun to thin. They maybe slow to rise and not as spritely as they once were. …
Does your dog follow you everywhere? Do they follow you from room to room, even when you go to the bathroom? If so you’re certainly not alone; it seems many of us are the owners of a velcro dog. What is a Velcro Dog? A velcro dog is a dog that follows you around and wants to be by your …
Dogs are an important part of our families. Dogs provide us with companionship, relaxation and enjoyment. Over 50% of households in Australia have at least one dog. When you consider family, friends and neighbours, few children will not be exposed to a dog at some time during their childhood. How many of us would allow our children to play around …
Crate training your dog is a new concept for many, but is a very effective training tool for adult dogs and puppies. If you have a new dog or puppy, a crate is a fantastic way of teaching it the boundaries of the house and keeping it safe. When you’re traveling in the car, visiting the vet or any other …
