K9 Perspective issue 45
All pages open in a new window.No need for laboratory dogs
Recently on the television news UK I viewed an interview with people from both sides of the anti-vivisection argument and have to say that I was not surprised to hear that the main culprit in the whole story is the way-behind-the-times government...
Xylitol sweetener poison to dogs
Xylitol is a sweetener used in baked goods, toothpaste, sugarless gum, and a host of other products. Many people use it in the home as a sugar substitute...
Afghan hound companionable but high maintenance
The Afghan hound originates from Afghanistan and is a dog of considerable size with a lean body built for speed...
Harper Collins summer party welcomes Allen and EJ
Most of us can only dream of an invitation arriving on the door mat requesting our company to join the worlds rich and famous at the prestigious Harper Collins summer party...
Researchers discover origin of short-leg dog breeds
A single evolutionary event appears to explain the short, curved legs that characterize all of todays dachshunds, corgis, basset hounds and at least 16 other breeds of dogs...
What causes stress in dogs?
What may stress one dog may not stress the next. It depends on the dog, the owners, the dogs health state, ability to cope, stess tolerance level, breed, genetics, lifestyle and environment...
Pets get back-to-school blues too.
As the dog days of summer come to a close, teenagers will be heading off to college and youngsters will be catching the bus each morning for school. Pet owners themselves may also have to return to working eight hours a day...
Your dog wont mind if you change his name
DO you like your dog´s name and think you picked a good one, or do you regret it every time you call him for dinner. If the latter, please know it is quite all right to change his name...
Canine Partners announces new chief executive
In July, Canine Partners announced that Terry Knott, chief executive of the charity, is stepping down from his position at the end of September after seven years at the helm...
First class medical help for Army working dogs
Its not just British soldiers who need and receive the worlds best medical attention in Afghanistan. Their four-legged friends in the form of army working dogs also need around the clock care...
Treating Cushings disease in dogs
In December last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first drug in more than 10 years to treat Cushings disease in dogs...
Gene involved in dog size identified
In 2007 an international team identified a genetic variant that influences how big a dog can get. Dogs like the Irish wolfhound and the chihuahua dramatically illustrate the size difference among breeds...
Heartworm prevention
Heartworm is a difficult-to-treat and potentially fatal disease in dogs and cats, but it can be prevented with drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Owners have a variety of products to choose from...
Puppy Paws introduces pet memory lockets
Puppy Paws Inc. has added memory lockets to its Puppy Paws jewelry collection. The new sterling silver and 14k gold memory lockets are available as hearts, ovals or round, two-sided shapes...
Caution recommended with flea and tick products
Flea bites may be more than an itchy annoyance to some dogs and cats. They can cause flea allergy dermatitis — an allergic reaction to proteins in flea saliva...
Shelter pets find homes through Marshall Grain adoption program
A little three-month-old gray male tabby kitten, was one of the first shelter animals to capture a new heart and home through Marshall Grains new pet adoption program launched this summer...
Wagn Tails opens store to all grooming vehicle owners
On June 16, 2009, Wagn Tails opened its online parts website, The Wagn Tails Store, to all grooming vehicle owners everywhere...
Dog potty is the answer when pets family works
The concept of Potty Park is simple - bring a piece of your dogs natural environment to areas you would like them to be able to relieve themselves in without issue...
Pet Expo returns to entertain thousands
On the weekend of August 1 and 2 the much loved Pet Expo returned to Christchurch New Zealand to entertain and amuse a crowd of about 12,000...
Classified advertising
A page of classified advertising that the reader may find interesting or informative...
Websites worth visiting
Click-through websites for readers to visit for information or to donate or assist. Readers who know of a website that should be on the list please email with the information...
