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 [...]
Unless your dog is dirty or has specific skin conditions, it is generally not necessary to bathe your dog more than fortnightly. Excessive bathing will cause skin conditions in sensitive dogs. A range of dog shampoos and conditioners are specifically formulated for your dog’s skin as well as special preparations for particular skin conditions. Shampooing [...]
Most car sickness is related to anxiety and not motion related at all. Car trips can be associated, in your dog’s mind, with unpleasant experiences such as separation from litter mates, or perhaps an anxious experience at a boarding kennel or veterinary clinic. If this is the case the solution is simple – allow your [...]
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