The Lost Dogs’ Home Vet Clinic receives many calls from owners with barking dog problems. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs. However, it can become a problem if it occurs too often or at inappropriate times. Dogs bark for many reasons. These include excitement, anxiety, attention seeking, pain, guarding territory and boredom to name [...]
What are anal sacs? The anal sacs are glands located on either side of the anus at the 8:00 and 4:00 positions. They are positioned within the muscle of the anal sphincter. They connect to the outer skin of the anus by means of small canals or ducts. Anal sacs produce and store a smelly [...]
Many dogs are very afraid of the sounds caused by thunderstorms and they are also sensitive to the changes in barometric pressure and electrical field disturbances associated with these storms. After thunderstorms, The Lost Dogs´ Home in North Melbourne admits many stray dogs that have simply run away from home in an attempt to ‘get [...]
With our pets living to be older, dog and cat cancer is becoming more common. We all have a fear of this disease. Many owners will put off a trip to the vet when they see a lump on their pet, thinking that there is no treatment available, or they don’t want to think about [...]
Behavioural problems are unfortunately one of the most common reasons for surrender and euthanasia of pets. Although it is certainly possible to train your pet at home, puppy preschool and obedience training provide your dog with socialization with other dogs, with other people and exposure to novel situations which training at home cannot. For young [...]
It is common for pets to develop abscesses and infections caused by penetrating grass seeds. Grass seeds can gradually work their way through a pet’s skin aided by the bristles on the seed. Unfortunately this is often hidden by the dog’s hair and not noticed until there is a severe infection or a discharging abscess. [...]
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