K9 Perspective issue 46
All pages open in a new window.NZ hiding behind cultural guilt over dog eating ban
I was filled with disgust recently when I read a newspaper article about the eating of dogs in New Zealand and a person who describes himself as a Malaysian Chinese New Zealander saying that it is culturally insensitive for New Zealand to bring in any laws against eating dogs...
More dog attacks reported
The pet population is booming each year in cities across America. Maricopa County and its cities are no exception to the boom...
Only three products receive Canine Kingdom approval
Canine Kingdom.com is a website devoted to helping dog parents solve common behavior problems using tried and tested products...
Pet buyers warned not to purchase from classifieds
UKs leading animal welfare charities have united to clamp down on illegal pet classified adverts following a record number of complaints from people buying poorly pets...
Three genes responsible for most dog coat differences
The wide range of coat textures seen in dogs — from the poodles tight curls to the beagles straight fur — stems from variants in just three genes acting in different combinations...
Have a Canine Partners Christmas this year
Canine Partners, the charity specialising in providing highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, is pleased to introduce it’s range of festive Christmas cards...
First drug for treatment of canine cancer approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June announced the approval of Palladia (toceranib phosphate), the first drug developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs...
DNA patch developed for canine muscular dystrophy
Researchers have developed a successful treatment for dogs with the canine version of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a paralyzing, and ultimately fatal, muscle disease...
Canine Kingdom urges common sense response to dog flu
Dog parents can do much to minimize the risk of exposing their pets to the H3N8 virus, commonly referred to as dog flu. That is the message of Canine Kingdom, a web site devoted to promoting the health and safety of dogs...
Canine researcher equates dogs mind with two year old human
Although you wouldn’t want one to balance your checkbook, dogs can count. They can also understand more than 150 words and intentionally deceive other dogs and people to get treats...
Hero dog has his day as Hollywood comes calling
A Hollywood film with a budget of £5,000,000 is to be made about the wonder dog Endal, who helped Allen Parton regain his independence...
Heres to your pets longer and healthier life after neutering
By the time you head home tonight from work, cook dinner for the family and feed your cat or dog, around 1000 kittens and puppies have been born in the US...
Otterhound most endangered of all the dog breeds
The Otterhound is an old British dog breed with bloodhound ancestors and it is one of the ancestors of the Airedale Terrier. It is a large, rough-coated hound...
PDSA to display Endal tribute in memorial Ilford garden
Gulf War veteran, Allen Parton, last month received an honorary PDSA Pet Tribute Tag in remembrance of his faithful assistance dog, Endal...
Fig tree sap or thorns can cause serious skin rash
The fig plant, family Moracaea, is an evergreen shrub or tree with drooping branches. The leaves alternate on the branches and are simple, long-tipped and glossy...
Allen and EJ support Poppy Day appeal
Two well known veterans who are both dedicated in helping to raise awareness of the work of the Royal British Legion met up again for a very special and poignant reunion recently...
Blue Peter chooses rescue pup as next team member
Dogs Trust, the UKs largest dog welfare charity, has rehomed Barney, a nine-month-old dachshund-red setter cross to Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton...
More cases of electric shock collar misuse uncovered
In August the Kennel Club’s campaign to ban electric shock collars in the UK was back in the spotlight after more cases of cruelty were uncovered, highlighting the need for government intervention...
Puppy socialization: easily the most important lesson
Socialization is vital to puppies because it sets the foundation for the rest of their lives. It´s the single most important - and most neglected – need that puppies have...
Need for pet food increases as homeless numbers grow
As the economy pushes more people into homelessness and poverty the need for pet food is greater than ever. Animal shelters are full of pets that have been forfeited...
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