K9 Perspective issue 38
All pages open in a new window.K9 Perspective editorial June-July
Now that summer has finally become a possibility here in the northern hemisphere it is time to think of the family pet. There will be family outings coming up...
Allergies high on the list of common canine conditions
Just as humans often have allergies to foods, chemicals, plants, dust, pollen or many other things, so do dogs. Allergies can be shown in many different ways...
De Wildt Wildlife Park working to save species
In 2004 I was privileged to go to South Africa and visit De Wilt Cheetah and Wildlife park near Pretoria. We stayed nearby on another safari park but visiting the cheetah park was something special to me because the park is also an African wild dog park...
Rabies Challenge Fund receives joint donation
Announcing a joint $35,000 matching gift to the Jiggy, Jan and Chiclet Rabies Challenge Fund Jan Rasmusen, author of the national award winning book...
Visit to China served as shock eye-opener
I have just read the letter in a previous issue from Tony, a self-professed Englishman living in China. I would just like to say that Tony must be walking around with his eyes closed...
Calling assistance dog partners!
June 25, 2008, will be a momentous day for the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP). For the first time in its 15-year history, the annual conference is to be held outside North America. It will be held in England...
Your vet is only human
Taking your dog (or any pet at all) to the vet can be difficult sometimes, especially if your dog remembers pain or discomfort or both from his last visit...
Perfect place to camp with your fur family
Four Paws Kingdom Campground is the first and still the only dog-dedicated campground in the United States. It is currently celebrating its fifth season...
Pets can consume anything
When an elephant accidentally mistakes a gallon of paint for a bucket of water, or a cat decides to try a taste of that new lily you brought home, it´s time to call the experts...
Russian black terrier in popularity explosion
THE Russian black terrier is at present enjoying a surge of popularity in the United Kingdom (UK) where the most popular dogs for some years have been the English and Staffordshire bull terrier breeds...
New laws and new hope for Philippines´ dogs
On Sunday March 9, 2008 Elly Maynard, chairperson and founder of Sirius Global Animal Organisation, travelled to the Philippines to meet various Government ministers and other officials to discuss the submission presented last year to the World Health Organisation...
Funds needed for wardog rescue
I´m co-founder of Save-A-Vet. I am a 30-year-old returned Iraq veteran. Besides each other we relied on our canine friends for protection. There were many times when our bomb-sniffing canines saved our lives as we went about our duties...
Hot weather hard on pets
As many of us know, summer can be the best time of year for our pets: lazy afternoons outside, swimming, and lots of sun. But all of the splendors of summer come at a cost...
Canine blood donors still required at UC Davis
The new UC Davis Veterinary Blood Bank is still in need of dogs from the surrounding area to serve as blood donors and encourages pet owners to consider enrolling their dogs...
Fish recipes your dog will love
Fish recipes that are sure to have your dog wanting more. Fish is very good for dogs and should be fed at least twice a week...
Stress problems common in dogs and puppies
Stress can be almost anything that makes our puppies react to a physical, mental or emotional stimulus. What may seem just a small, trivial situation to us may be a very serious or fearful situation to our puppy...
Approved homes wanted for bulldog puppies and parents
I am looking to place a litter of five adorable bulldog puppies and also the parents. They belong to my late mother-in-law who I was really close to and she passed away unexpectedly...
Grand prize announced for groomer contest winner
Wag´n Tails Mobile Conversions is supplying the grand prize for the winner of Groomer Has It, a reality competition show on Animal Planet - the Wag’n Tails Pet Stylist Elite...
Meat dishes for fussy canines
A selection of meat dishes for the fussy eaters that are hard to please. These recipes should tempt any dog who likes beef or other red meat...
Noticeboard - Items of interest
Our new K9 Perspective calendar 2009, as well as a selection of books written by Paperclip Publishing authors, can be viewed and ordered at the following website...
