articles by Paw Printz
It’s always a good idea to inspect a dog’s stool to see if there is anything unusual or alarming in it. Your dog’s poop can tell you many things, such as what they ate, if they have parasites, if they’re stressed, or if they’re suffering from some form of digestive disorder. When inspecting your dog’s poop, were you surprised to …
Be aware – a distressed animal can bite, muzzle if necessary before proceeding. If you have pets at home, would you know what to do if there was an emergency? Knowing first aid is important – you never know when your pet may become ill or injured. Here are some basic pet first aid steps you can take if this …
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 …
