A lot of dogs and cats love having their ears rubbed, but for others it’s less enjoyable; this can be caused by many factors: being head shy due to history of abuse or pain, frequent ear inflammation, lack of desensitization or improper ear cleaning attempts. But will gentle desensitization we can teach them to love […]
7 Easy Tips to Make Your Home Safe For Your Senior Dog
As our dogs get older we need to consider certain modifications to our home in order to keep them safe and comfortable. Some of these changes might not be aesthetically pleasing, but after all it is their home too and it should be functional and safe as their bodies and minds require a little extra […]
How Do Dogs Perceive Pain: Biopsychosocial Model of Pain in Dogs
This model postulates a dynamic interaction among and within three aspects: biological, psychological and social. Each one of the three aspects is an important contributor to the level of pain perception and altering one aspect will have an effect one the other two. The Three Aspects of the Biopsychosocial Model: Bio this is the physiological […]
Churpi Durka: Mineral Rich Dog Chew
Churpi Durka: Mineral Rich Dog Chew This summer Rocco and I enjoyed quite a few outdoor pet festivals, both as exhibitors and spectators. It’s one of the highlights of our summer: meeting new people, dogs and, of course, learning about new local pet businesses and products. Rocco has a few favourite vendors that he’s always […]
Healthy Stretches for Your Dog: Side Stretches
Stretching is a healthy way to release muscular tension, maintain joint health and mobility and warm up before exercise. If you watch your dog closely, you will notice that they always stretch after getting up from a nap. They do a deep bow, downward dog, and often will also stretch their groin and hind legs […]
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