Chilterns Dog Rescue Society are seeking a very special home for Amber, an outstandingly attractive and intelligent 2 year old, red and white Collie bitch. She is inoculated, microchipped and neutered.
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Mollie is an 7-8 year old Brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier. We have taken her into kennels as she was going to be put down this week.
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Bailey is a 5 year old neutered Weimaraner. Bailey is good with other dogs. He can not live with cats. We prefer that Bailey is homed to a home with children aged 14 plus.
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People have often asked me, “What is the difference between a Dog Trainer and a Dog Behaviorist†? The main difference is their approach. Perhaps the first myth to dispel is that behaviorists are ‘better’ than dog trainers. The two are quite different. One is not ‘better’ than the other. They each have a vital role to play!
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Town pets alert after a killer disease detected – By Juliet Perry from the Eastbourne Herald
VETS in Eastbourne are urging dog owners to check their pets’ vaccinations are up to date after an outbreak of a killer disease in the area.
Parvovirus, which was recently found in a puppy in Eastbourne, causes an average of 20,000 deaths per year and produces symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration, acute pain and lethargy.
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Are you single? Do you own a dog? Do you want to do something different for a weekend? Get out your best hiking boots and invite your dog to join you. Due to popular demand, Debbie Connolly of www.safepets.co.uk will be playing cupid on the singles weekend for doggie lovers scheduled April 3, 2009 for 35-50′s and 1st to 3rd May 2009 for 20-35′s.
This is a weekend for the adventurous dog lover seeking romance at one of Safepets’ [www.safepets.co.uk] singles weekends. Single dog owners only are invited to spend a couple of days at the L & A Outdoor Centre in South Wales for some dog training and, in the words of the organizer, ‘dating activities’. [www.landaoutdoorcentre.co.uk]
“We have a fantastic dog friendly venue with great facilities. People are telling me they have been waiting for this sort of holiday for a long time, dating and dog training all at once. As a single woman myself, I am quite excited too…”
Applicants will be asked to declare their single status, and use only first names throughout the weekend. Dogs will sleep in riverside log cabins with their owners.
So, if you’re now as excited as Debbie and you quite fancy something for the weekend, you can discover more at www.safepets.co.uk. or www.landaoutdoorcentre.co.uk. You and your dog will absolutely have a wonderful time, you might just connect with someone special as well!
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Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk), www.petbloodbankuk.org the national canine blood donation charity launched in March 2007 by Vets Now [www.vets-now.com] has received its 1000th blood donation.
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p style=”text-align: justify;”>Speaking about the milestone, PBBuk’s Executive Director, Wendy Barnett said: “We are absolutely delighted to have reached this important milestone and it just shows how far we have come since we launched almost two years ago. The fact that we are at donor 1000 now is testament to the generosity of dog owners all over the country who bring their dogs to donate at local blood collection sessions and, of course the veterinary practices who kindly provide the premises for these sessions to take place. Without these owners, we wouldn’t be able to supply the veterinary profession with the blood products they need to save the lives of hundreds of dogs in the UK.”
PBBuk was launched at Crufts 2007, [www.crufts.org.uk] the world’s largest dog show, after a change in legislation allowed vets to store pet blood. PBBuk holds regular blood collection sessions across the UK, similar to the human blood donation service. These canine donors make it possible for blood products to be available to vets across the UK who need to perform blood transfusions.
The canine blood is processed into various blood products and stored at the charity’s laboratory in Leicester. They are then sold to veterinary practices across the UK. PBBuk says it will soon be launching a feline blood donation service.
Isn’t it amazing what people can accomplish when they come together for a common goal and love in their hearts?
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My dog was about twelve years old when he had his first seizure. It only lasted about a minute but it was the longest and most frightening minute of my life. He fell to the floor on his right side and his body began shaking violently. His eyes had a blank stare, all four legs were stretched out and stiff. At first, I didn’t realize what was happening. By the time I figured it out, he had stopped. Remarkably, he got up, shook himself, and went on as if nothing had happened. Meanwhile, I was very shook up. I called the vet, but she said if it was over, there is nothing else to do but monitor him and if it happened again to bring him in. Thankfully, he didn’t have one for another year and he only had three in his lifetime. However, some dogs aren’t so lucky. They can have seizures that are recurrent and fierce. It is a terrible thing to watch your pet go through this and not be able to do anything. If they get to the point where they can’t be controlled, your veterinarian may even suggest euthanasia.
Unfortunately, canine epilepsy can be found in any dog, mixed breed or purebred. Some purebreds may have a genetic factor but you never really know. There are various types of epilepsy. True epilepsy can begin between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Secondary epilepsy is epilepsy that is caused by other factors, injury, genetics, disease, infection, trauma and degenerative conditions, which the vet thought was the case with my dog.
If your dog does experience a seizure, it’s important that you write down exactly what happens so that you can give the vet as much information as possible. There are different types of seizures.
The dog falls, loses consciousness, has rigid limbs and they can last 10 to 30 seconds (this is the one that my dog experienced)
rare and may last only seconds
restricted to one part of the body; for example, facial twitches or one limb only.
may include more bizarre behaviors, like running, chewing, vomiting, diarrhea
a number of seizures in a short amount of time
the worst, one seizure can last for thirty minutes or more. In essence, you need to work closely with your vet; only a professional can diagnose and provide the appropriate treatment for your dog if he is experiencing seizures. We love our pets so much. Good health care will give your dog the very best quality of life possible.
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What Kind Should I Get?There are over 400 different breeds of dogs in the world. The Chihuahua is the smallest and the Old English Mastiff is the largest but neither is right for everyone. There are purebreds and then there are mixed breeds, mutts, the loveable “who really knows what it is†dog. There is something that purebred breeders call a “Breed Standardâ€. This means your purebred will come with certain predictable attributes. A mixed breed is usually less prone to genetic defects common to certain purebred dogs. Get a dog to train, for a companion, whatever, but never because it is cute. There are so many more important reasons for choosing a dog. Getting a dog is a significant decision as you may have your dog for ten to fifteen years.
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and with different temperaments. The object is to pick a dog that matches your lifestyle. What kind of dog do you want? What’s right for you? Male? Female? Puppy? Adult dog? Do you want small, cuddly lap dog? A large dog that needs lots of running room? Do you want a lay around dog, or an energetic dog? Do you have patience? How much money do you want to spend? Are you prepared for annual vet costs? Purebreds cost more initially and mutts are less expensive, especially from a rescue. Do you plan to retire in 5 years? Do you plan to travel? Dog kennels/hotels can be costly. Do you have a friend that would watch your dog for you if you were travelling? Where do you live? An apartment? A farm? Some dogs bark more than others do. Will barking get you in trouble with the property owner? The neighbours? Is anyone in the family allergic to dog hair? Poodles and Bichon Frise are hypoallergenic dogs and they don’t malt.
Some dog breeds are more intelligent than others are. Does that matter to you? If you are planning to put your dog into dog trials, then yes, it may matter. However, if you are just wanting a loving pet, you may not give a hoot. Do you have kids? It would be a priority to get a dog that was good with kids. Whew! So much to consider! Big dogs eat more than little dogs. And, something you have not thought of, yet…little dog, little poo, big dog, big poo…
The thing to do is, read books and talk to friends who own dogs. Become knowledgeable about the dog you want to get. You will be much happier if you go into this commitment realistically. However, whatever dog you choose will give you his lifetime in loyal, loving companionship. All you really have to do is feed him and love him back.
Written By Beth Stewart
Purina Dog Food has a great dog breed selector online:
http://www.purina.co.uk/Home/All+About+Dogs/Your+New+Pet+Dog/Choosing+a+Dog/Dog+Breed+Selector.htm
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A mix of a Pug and a Beagle. Puggles will be a little smaller than Beagles. They have droopy ears and a curled tail. Most common colours are tan with ...
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