K9 Perspective issue 23
All pages open in a new window.Microchipping nightmare
We seem to be sitting on the fence and just letting microchipping happen, instead of taking the reins and firmly itemising the points that must be accommodated in any new legislation...
Parents and responsibility
Your two-year-old child has decided that a great hiding spot for hide´n seek would be underneath your dog...
Wonderful, wonderful news
There has been a major change in the New Zealand court system. A change for the better and one launched by the chief District Court judge...
Don?t dope the dog
The writers are saddened that such a book needs to be written at all, but because of the prevalence of the use of psychotropic medications on animals, especially dogs...
Jock McEndal travels north of the border
Allen Parton and his faithful Canine Partner Endal, flew up to Scotland recently to present their first ever "An evening with Allen and Endal"...
The world?s largest dog show - Crufts
Twenty three thousand dogs came to Crufts this year from all around the globe...
Assistance dogs flying high with pet passports
NEW guidelines, allowing assistance dogs to travel with their owners on long haul flights under the Pet Passport Scheme, were launched at Gatwick Airport on Monday April 4...
Largest service dog day in the world
This Search and Rescue and Service Dog Day includes awards for outstanding service to humanity...
New radiation therapy unit accelerates healing
A linear accelerator dedicated to treating cancers of large and small animals has recently been brought into service at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine...
Microchipping fact and fiction
I have recently been discussing the new microchipping laws that are due to be introduced next year with various people concerned...
Border terriers - good pets?
We are considering buying a Border Terrier to have as a family pet but cannot find much information on it regarding training...
Information wanted for article
I´m writing a research paper for a college class about dogs sniffing cancer and I wanted to reference the article on your site by John Newell...
Coursing an enjoyable sport
There were three hares sitting about 200 yards from us when he let his dog of it´s lead. The big brindle coloured dog shot off like a firework...
Cryptorchidism in pups
I have purchased a pedigree bull mastiff puppy from a breeder in my area. However, the puppy was the pick of the litter from another lady for payment of the mating...
Calling all canine heroes
Many readers will be interested in the contest and have lots of great stories to tell. If you have, then just sit down and share your favourite dog story...
Persistent colds dangerous
In a recent letter there was a problem with a dog getting a cold, or something with similar symptoms, and finding it hard to shake...
Chez Puppy natural treats
Chez Puppy all-natural, gourmet dog treats and couture accessories for classy canines and their people...
Canine Partners´ new recruit given expert demonstration
There´s hardly an eyebrow raised, or even the merest turn of a head as an eight year old yellow Labrador retriever bounds up to the Post Office counter with a benefit book in his mouth, very focused on his weekly mission...
Euro Puppy standards reflected in book
Champion French Bulldogs from Euro Puppy´s specially selected group of breeders are being showcased in a newly released book, French Bulldog Champions, 2001-2004...
Keeping playdates safe and bite-free
Sasha is the family´s beautiful and adorable odd-looking mutt! No one can even begin to guess for sure what she is a mix of but no one really cares as she is small enough to play with and not too big and overwhelming...
Find minder technology developed for S&R
Currently there are two main methods dog handlers use to trace subjects. Both methods are flawed...
28th world veterinary congress 16-20 July
Held in conjunction with the AVMA Annual Convention, the Congress program will offer more than 1000 sessions in 35 concurrent tracks...
Phytopharm optimistic after atopic dermatitis trial
Phytopharm Plc has announced the results of a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study of "P7", its novel, patented botanical product...
Veterinary school restored to full accreditation
Bolstered by an ambitious $354 million building program, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, California, has been restored to full accreditation...
Memory wall for pets
I would like to introduce a new concept - Pet Memory Wall to honour all those we´ve lost...
Romanian orphans help orphaned animals
A few months ago, we announced to our ROLDA newsletter readers that our education programme for kids is successful, especially in two local orphanages...
Latka?s Treats keeps cooking-up flavours
Recently, we hosted our first booth at the H.H. Backer Pet Industry Trade Show in Atlantic City, and it was an exciting opportunity to introduce Latka?s Treats to retailers from all over the country...
