K9 Perspective issue 19
All pages open in a new window.Parents-owners always at fault
How many children do you know of who have been bitten by a dog while their parents and/or the dog´s owners are chatting...
Uncaring pet owners will be jailed
The Italian Senate has passed a bill to jail for a year and fine 10,000 Euros (over $11,000 NZ) any person found guilty of abandoning a dog or cat...
DogAID offers assistance
Do you have a disability and are you a dog owner? Need a little help around the home...
Allow dogs and puppies to explore
WE need to be aware of our dogs´ amazing ability and their need to use their senses. Allowing dogs and especially puppies to explore, sniff and taste...
Guide dog pup Winsome has come a long way
Winsome the guide dog puppy has mastered the art of travelling on escalators. It can be a frightening experience for some puppies...
Newsboard: sending dogs to China
We have had more reports of people wanting to buy dogs to send to China as pets and showdogs...
Dog days of winter!
Winter is here and everywhere, school officials are making children´s dreams come true by cancelling school due to weather. By the third day, however, stress and boredom sets in...
Wag and bone show awards presented
Wet noses and waggy tails were the order of the day this weekend as Shauna Lowry, star presenter of Animal Hospital, presented the dog world´s answer to the Oscars...
Letters from readers
I found your magazine articles very interesting. I did notice however that it is not very user friendly ...
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...
Readers questions and answers
My young male dog has had balanitis a couple of times and I don´t like to have him on antibiotics...
More letters from readers
Are you interested in learning why the friendly puppy suddenly becomes a wild and vicious animal...
Organic vegetarian dog food launched
With natural pet care products growing at nearly 20 percent per year - and interest in organic and vegetarian foods at an all time high ...
Make your own pet story
My Family Tales storybook products are a fresh idea that adds a personal touch to any home. They allow anyone to become an instant author of his or her very own 28-page personalised storybook...
Humane Societies benefit from ornament sales
PuppyPaws Inc is pleased to introduce its first festive holiday ornaments for pet lovers. Additionally, local Humane Societies will receive a portion of the proceeds...
The Velcro dog and beyond
Velcro dog is a phrase I?ve become accustom to hearing and using. It is commonly used in connection with golden retrievers...
Labrador breeders beware!
Perhaps, like me, you have read the monthly lists of exported pedigree dogs in the New Zealand Kennel Gazette and are horrified to see that several Labradors have been sent to China, Korea and the Philippines...
New Animal Health Centre opened
Officials of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine opened the $16million Center for Companion Animal Health on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, when guests and their pets enjoyed tours ...
Greyhound programme a winner for breeders
The Greyhound Owner Breeders Incentive Scheme (GOBIS), funded for the past three years by the New Zealand Racing Board for New Zealand-bred greyhounds, is to be financed by the New Zealand Greyhound Racing Association...
Endal and Allen at sea
Endal and Allen Parton wanted to know how difficult it was for them to take a boat trip. Their verdict - no problems!
Train excursion proves wheelchair access great
Allen and Endal recently decided to test the ease with which they could travel on British Railways. Endal got to show off some of his many skills, and a good time was had by all...
