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Myths about Dog and Cat Desexing

November 26th, 2010

Given the fact that desexed pets are healthier and happier and that Australia has a pet overpopulation problem, what are some of the reasons people might give for not wanting to have their pet desexed?
“I want to show my children the miracle of birth”. You can teach your children about birth without producing a litter [...]

It is estimated that approximately one in 10 dogs suffers from skin problems. Scratching, rubbing, chewing, biting, and licking of the skin and fur will make your dog’s life a misery. It is a sign that there is an underlying problem that needs treatment. There are medications which your vet can prescribe which will suppress [...]

There are two classifications of parasites that can plague your beloved puppy: the external parasites and the internal parasites. External parasites include fleas, mites and ticks while internal parasites are include different kinds of worms. These worms can come in an overwhelming variety of shapes, sizes, and species. They are typically found inside a puppy’s [...]

Oftentimes, nipping and mouthing of puppies may be regarded as the same but the fact is that these are two different things. Although the action may be similar, each represents a different meaning. Mouthing is associated with the skill of your puppy to communicate with you and get you to do a particular thing for [...]

Have you experienced having trails of paper, shredded items and other sorts of mess at home when you came back from work or a trip?  If you have a puppy at home, it is most likely that your precious pup did it. It is true that puppies are lovable and cuddly. But apart from these [...]