K9 Perspective issue 31
All pages open in a new window.Crufts - for better or for worse?
THIS year, for the very first time, I attended Crufts´ legendary dog show in Birmingham on Saturday March 10 - officially Terrier Day...
British woman named as European vice-president
Wendy Morrell, a board member of the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners, is just back from a trip to the USA ...
Recycled fast food grease: bio-fuel or dog food?
WHO doesn´t love fried foods? Fried chicken, fried fish, chicken fried steak, fried vegetables, lunches and dinners are often accompanied with fried potato chips...
A new star is launched: Ikea proves his ability
ILL health may have prevented Canine Partner Ikea from completing his training as an assistance dog, but his continuing contribution to the work of the charity has continued...
Fipronil far from safe flea and tick product
I just read your article, Fipronil may result in ´topical consequences´, and was wondering if you could please tell me when this article was first published...
World small animal congress: must attend event for vets
THE 32nd World Small Animal Veterinary Assn Congress (WSAVA) 2007 will be held at the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour, August 19-23...
Buried in the records - book review
THE Yellow Labrador steals the show in this fast-paced little mystery novel. And isn´t that just what you would expect from an author who shows in agility trials...
Glaucoma: seeing human diseases affect our pets
Dogs are the most common animals afflicted with this disease. Although rare, cats and horses are also subject to glaucoma. Several dog breeds are predisposed to some of the problems associated with glaucoma...
Endal shows his ability in London fundraiser
RECENTLY in the very heart of the British financial institutions, Canary Wharf in London, Canine Partner Endal took part not only in a street collection to raise funds for Canine Partners...
The truth about pet stores
YOU are walking in a mall; you pass the big window of the pet store; inside are adorable little puppies, playing. You think to yourself "awwwwww". I used to think the same way, until I learned some disturbing facts...
Puppy Paws introduces Memory Paw pendant
PUPPY Paws Inc, producer of jewellery for people who love animals, has recently introduced its new creation - the Memory Paw pendant...
ATM training routine for Canine Partners
DON´T worry, these dogs aren´t robbing their owners. They´re a group of assistance dogs under training by Canine Partners...
Should dogs be given garlic?
THERE is a whole lot of speculation going around at the moment about feeding garlic to dogs. Some are definitely in favour and others take the safe route...
Old relics or big guns?
THE Animals´ War exhibition was launched to pay tribute to the part played by many animals during times of war and is now into it´s seventh month, currently housed at the imposing Imperial War museum in London...
Cinnamon Trust: every region needs one!
THE Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity that assists people and their much loved, much needed companion animals, in their final years...
Crufts celebration the Big 10 for Endal
THE Kennel Club marked a major achievement in Endal´s illustrious career as a service dog by celebrating his tenth appearance at Crufts with a surprise presentation...
Crufts 2007: Dog lovers´ paradise
Pictures and events from Crufts 2007...
Crufts 2007: Terrier day focus
Pictures from Crufts´ very popular Terrier Day...
Crufts 2007: Terrier Day focus
More pictures of behind-the-scenes preparation for Terrier Day events...
Crufts 2007: Terrier day focus
Further pictures from the preparation tables and breed stands at Crufts...
