Animal physiotherapy is now becoming recognised as an important part of the recovery process after many surgical procedures and for chronic musculo-skeletal problems. Physiotherapy is well accepted in human medicine and is becoming more commonly used in veterinary medicine. Animal physiotherapists will use techniques such as massage, joint stretching and strengthening exercises, ultrasound and heat [...]
Grapes and Grape by-products can be toxic to dogs. The compound responsible has not yet been identified. Affected dogs will vomit, stop eating and go on to develop kidney failure if untreated. Data collected over the last few years has identified a link between grapes and acute kidney failure. So… go easy on the grapes [...]
AUGUST IS DENTAL MONTH Pet dental month provides an opportunity for pet lovers to concentrate on their pet’s often neglected oral health. The Lost Dogs´ Home veterinary clinic is participating by offering FREE DENTAL CHECKS and other specials to help improve your pets health.
A WINTER MESSAGE FROM MICKEY Well here we are, winter again, cold nights, short days, colds and flus – this picture of me was taken when i was sleeping on the couch on one of the wet days we have had recently. Dogs need shelter from all weather elements, from the cold, the heat, the [...]
AN AUTUMN MESSAGE FROM MICKEY EASTER DANGERS FOR US – YOUR BEST FRIENDS Firstly, I’d like to introduce myself, for those of you who haven’t seen my messages on dogshome.com, I am Mickey 3 legs, I am a proud graduate of The Lost Dogs´ Home. I came into the dogs home almost 2 years ago [...]
Nicole Beasley of Planet K9 gives basic tips for that excitable dog, learn how to stop him from jumping up, to sitting calmly on his mat. Think you’ll never be able to take him to a cafe? Read on to learn how to start your dogs training. For more information on Planet K9 classes you [...]
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