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Champion Ole back home Ole, European and USA champion Labrador retriever, spent his last few hours in USA with Carrie... Animal export cost changes on the way Submissions were sought on proposed changes to the way in which the Ministry of Agriculture (MAF) recovers costs incurred... Dog Squad close to community´s heart THE Hamilton SPCA´s founding Dog Squad is a foursome to be reckoned with. Together they have helped raise thousands of dollars for less fortunate members of their species through their attendance at Waikato events and open days, and by demonstrating their obedience skills... Many poisons lurk in home environment In answer to queries some time ago I reference a website where they list (on this first list) grapes and raisins as poisonous to dogs. I would hate for any of us to lose a loved one... Gabi up with the best on Berwick Forest racing Gabi attended the sled races at Berwick Forest on June 29th-30th. Her first race was on Saturday afternoon... Your neighbour?s dog - friend or foe? For a child, a puppy can be the supreme gift. A companion and playmate ... Fleas and ticks causing problems I live in an area with a warm, humid climate and of course my dog constantly picks up fleas and ticks... Ask the herbalist: Bloat and stomach upsets All animals (including ourselves) tend to be food driven. Most dog owners know this and the owners of certain (unnamed) breeds know only too well how the slightest whiff of food will turn a dog around and glue his or her nose to the ground... Heart problems in dogs Heart problems can arise as part of the ageing process. A heart is a muscular organ and just as in humans, the dog´s heart can start to weaken... Warning on raisin toxicity From the Laurinda Morris, DVM Veterinary Clinic comes a sad case of raisin poisoning that the vet was unable to reverse... Adequan - posssibly an answer for dogs with joint damage Adequan Canine polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) is the only product in use today proven to control both the symptoms and to alter the underlying degenerative... Councillors must change laws wisely Some Manukau councillors want to toughen the dog laws, but they must do this wisely and without prejudice |