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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 …
We all know that our dogs love to play with toys, but did you know it also benefits your dogs health? Helps to build independence – Being pack animals, dogs are not built to spend extended periods of time alone. But with work and general life commitments, it’s not always possible to be with them all the time. Toys keep …
From Acai to Goji berries many healing super-fruits offer as numerous health benefits to your dog, as they do to you. Super-fruits are so densely packed with nutrients that they can act as a medicine as well as a food, giving an often needed health boost to your dog. With exotic names like dragonfruit, acai, mangosteen and goji, super-fruits contain …
Bloat is a common condition that can be dangerous, even deadly. Dogs who have it need treatment right away. Know the signs so you can recognise when your pup needs help. Bloat in dogs or gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a serious life-threatening condition where minutes really count. Bloat occurs when something goes wrong during digestion of food. Gases …
On May 12th 2016, 22 dogs were impounded off a property in Geelong by the local council – 14 of them were German Shepherds. Geelong Animal Welfare Society and local rescues groups took many of the dogs, but the call for help was put out to German Shepherd Rescue Victoria (GSRV) for 9 of the shepherds. This was also the …
Feeding Your Chickens To ensure a constant supply of deliciously nutritious eggs, feed your chickens a free-ranging grain mix with additional egg grit (medium is good). Shell grit assists with egg shell production and helps to grind up food in the gut. Each chicken will eat approx 1kg of food each week. Most of your left over food scraps is …
Housing Your Chickens Chickens are great self-sufficient backyard pets. As long as they have a dry, clean, draught-free hen house to sleep in, a secure yard to roam and fresh water available they should be happy living in your backyard. Due to a hen’s preference to roost at night it is recommended that the hen-house be fitted with perches. Nesting …
Healthy Chickens are Happy Chickens Parasite, lice and fleas can all be irritating to chickens. Prevention is the key to avoiding dealing with a sick chook. There are many options available, including natural alternatives. If you suspect there is a problem (ie looking off-colour and/or not laying) flip the chicken over and have a look at its underside. Chickens will …
Understanding Canine Body Language Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us how they are feeling, but by reading their body language you can get a pretty good idea. You recognise your dog barking as you return home as a joyful greeting, if he whines whilst you’re eating, you know he wants to share, but do you know how to read his …
