K9 Perspective issue 21
All pages open in a new window.Editorial - Happy New Year except for dogs in China
I extend these wishes also to all our fur people large and small - our best friends and most loyal followers, for it is these companions that in some countries of the world really need our support...
A night out for mum and dad
It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you have a date with your spouse. Aaaahhhh, adult time...
Herbals offer huge benefits
IN this issue I will discuss the importance of using powerful herbal formulae to heal your dogs heart...
Letters - Service dog training wanted
I AM very interested in any information you have about training programs for dogs that can pick up on diabetic insulin reactions...
Letters - Lurchers in need of homes
We have recently rescued a young lurcher bitch with horrific wounds inflicted to her right back leg. Within two days of rescuing her she was rushed into the vets...
Working our way through British transport systems
ALLEN Parton and service partner Endal have just done a photo shoot with First Bus Group, showing accessibility on the buses for wheelchair users...
Civilised? Yeah, right!
On October 10, 2004, the Cixi Local Government announced that it had made a decision to kill all the dogs in the Cixi region. It then began to recruit gangs of local goons, armed them with iron bars, and set them loose in the city with the promise of a bounty for every dog killed...
Assistance in Disability working with pet dogs
THE concept for Dog A.I.D was derived from an idea originally conceived by American Stuart Nordensson. Stuart has cerebral palsy, and trains his own dogs to help him...
Things you should never feed your dog
UNFORTUNATELY there are a number of household items that we tend to take for granted that are potentially very dangerous to your dog?s health...
Recognition for early registration
GETTING their dogs registered on time proved a lucky windfall for three Manukau City dog owners...
Nutrition affects your dog´s behaviour
CORRECT nutrition is crucially important for every aspect of your dog´s life. It affects their health and wellness by offering a vital balance of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and the trace nutrients and minerals...
Advertising aimed at couch-potato canines
Nick Loren isn´t your average entrepreneur. Searching for a way to entertain his pup, Monty, while he worked long hours as John Travolta´s double, he came up with the idea for a continuous-run DVD for dogs...
Dogs - friend or food?
AS more Chinese open their hearts to dogs, animal lovers are launching a national campaign to have them taken off the menu before the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
Family weekend for Allen and Endal
RECENTLY Allen Parton and canine partner Endal went to Discover Dogs at Earls Court at the invitation of the Kennel Club...
Ronis Dogs brings new energy to animal displays
THE staff and management at Ronis Dogs are pleased to introduce you to Ronis Dogs and Animal Displays, creator of visual displays that many visitors at the recent Backer show...
Gifted Guide Dog shares limelight with students
IT was the time of year when secondary schools honour their highest achievers at glittering prize giving ceremonies. Excellence is celebrated...
Park´n´Shop joins effort to end dog meat trade
The supermarket chain will put up posters and stock leaflets in its 28 southern China stores in the campaign, to be launched this week by the Animals Asia Foundation to try to persuade people not to eat dogs...
More animal-friendly vets would be appreciated
Late last month as I chatted with my sister, I could hear the enthusiasm in her voice as she told me about the wonderful vet she had found. My sister has recently moved and a neighbour told her about this wonderful vet...
Shelter medicine program a highly specialised field
"Homelessness kills more animals than cancer or any other disease, and kills them in the prime of life," says Kate Hurley, director of the selter medicine program at the Center for Companion Animal Health...
The Story of Silverton Bobbie
A classic tale of canine faithfulness and loyalty, in the tradition of Lassie Come Home and The Incredible Journey...
Santa takes another order
Endal made sure that he had his turn to tell Santa...
