Your Dog’s Pregnancy Week by Week
Female dogs (bitches) generally give birth around 63 days after conception, with a few variations between 56 and 70 days depending on the exact time of fertilisation in relation to mating. This [...]
How Much Should I feed My Dog?
Making the right diet choices is tough. Often we get people asking us what the best dog foods are, we get asked the dry vs. canned food question, as well as portion size and how frequently dogs [...]
When and why should I have my animal desexed?
We routinely desex dogs and cats between five and six months of age. The RSPCA desexes animals at much younger ages to exclude any chance of any more unwanted litters. While desexing at a younger [...]
How often should I walk my dog?
The amount of activity your dog needs, depends on their age, breed, activity level and whether they have any other health problems. Most dogs would benefit from daily exercise, however with many [...]
Desexing Dogs & Puppies – Costs & Benefits of Desexing
Benefits and costs of neutering or spaying your dog Are you interested in learning more about dog desexing, or deciding whether or not to desex your pet? The topic of dog desexing and when [...]
Basic Health Check – Dogs & Puppies
Congratulations – you have a new puppy! You’ve anticipated the new arrival by ‘puppyproofing’ your home and had lots of fun choosing the crate, bed, blanket, toys and other supplies [...]
Ear Care for your Pet – Dogs
Clean, odour-free, pale pink colour and a minimal accumulation of wax are indications of healthy ears. Check your pet’s ears regularly. Signs of Ear Disease Unpleasant odour [...]