K9 Perspective issue 37
All pages open in a new window.No excuse for NZ lack of concern on imports
In caring western countries now there is a ban on any imports that contain dog and cat fur or skin. Trade from China has a very high content of such product as everyone knows...
Canine Partner Endal immortalised forever
IT was during 12-year-old yellow Labrador Endal´s record-breaking 11th appearance at Crufts, that an oil portrait of him was revealed to the world´s media on the final day in the Crufts NEC press office...
Rabies still health threat to dogs
News has quickly spread across the USA concerning the recent announcement by federal health experts declaring the United States is now rid of one strain of the deadly rabies virus...
Animals Asia’s tail-wagging teachers in English Festival
ONE group of teachers was working extra hard during Hong Kong´s English Festival, but at least they received lots of hugs from their students. With wagging tails and warm hearts, Hong Kong’s much-loved Professor Paws dogs were out in force...
Book review: Tripawd Heroes and Tributes
Every day in vet offices around the globe, there is a pet guardian who must decide whether or not to amputate their dog´s leg in order to save its life...
Political pet bandanas make impact on current scene
Political bandanas are now available in Republican or Democrat designs. Party-approved and made in USA, these bandanas let any dog show his or her political afiliation in style...
Corneal dystrophy may be elusive diagnosis
Corneal dystrophy is is for the most part inherited and can affect either just one, or both of the dog´s eyes. There are three corneal layers in the eye...
Good news for Maine dog owners
The official word from the co-chair of the committee, representative Wendy Pieh, was: "Your testimony plus the follow-up that we have all received has made the decision that the rabies vaccination time will not be changed...
Pets of homeless - forgotten part of a growing problem
The winter weather of 2008 is causing havoc across the country. For advocates of the homeless they are very concerned as the homeless try to find shelter from the weather conditions...
Fur and leather trade continues to take toll
I have been reading your website - and recently became aware of this horrific trade in China and other Asain countries...
Vetmedin proving helpful in heart disease control
Vetmedin (Pimobendan) is the first of a relatively new type of medication for certain heart conditions, called inodilators. It is usually used along with other heart medications for dogs with congestive heart failure...
China’s animal welfare groups want humane veterinary drugs
A report released in November last year states that a total of 39 Chinese animal welfare groups voted to call on the Central Government to make humane drugs available for companion animals at a symposium in the southern province of Guangdong...
UK working dogs give lick of approval to new stamps
Royal Mail UK paid tribute to man’s best friend on 5 February with six stamps showing working dogs in action...
Puppy Paws introduces Mothers Paw pendants
Puppy Paws Inc., which manufactures paw-shaped necklaces, charms and gifts, is pleased to introduce the creation of the new Mother´s Paw pendant...
Our daily toxins: common household pet poisons
Today pets are often living as and being treated as a member of the family. Yet as pets move indoors and become members of the family there are also some dangers that warrant examining...
British Airways flight 50th for partners
Canine Partner Endal, arguably now one of the most famous assistance dogs in the world, and his human partner Gulf war veteran Allen Parton broke another personal record by taking their 50th flight together...
Pyrenean mastiff a gentle giant
As the name suggests the Pyrenean mastiff come from the Pyrenean mountains, which is the border between Spain and France. It is not as well known as the Pyrenean mountain dog that comes from the French side...
Fur and skin trade: an update
The following is an update on the world situation at present regarding the purchase of goods made from cat and dog fur or skin from China, by western countries...
Veterinary courses and events assist ongoing education
Events and courses scheduled for this year for small animal veterinarians and health workers are as follows: 33rd WSAVA Congress and 14th European FECAVA Congress, August 20-24, 2008 - Dublin, Ireland...
Pluto perfect Endal stand-in
After a very heavy workload being involved as the face of the 2007 Poppy Appeal, the emotional toll on the Parton family was quite great...
Training with Nicole: Health issues to consider
I have have written this to help you become more of an observer of your dog, so that you can identify any health issues your dog may be developing in the early stages...
Noticeboard: interesting dog-related websites
Well worth a daily visit: The hunger site - here you can click on both child and animal hunger sites and donate meals free - the meals are provided by the volunteering businesses of the day...
