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What is Patellar Luxation Patellar Luxation is one of the most common canine knee problems. It is also “slipped knee cap,” which refers to dislocation or displacement of the patella bone from the knee joint. Patellar Luxation can cause excruciating pain for the dog. Most cases are hereditary, but trauma to the bones or tissues […]

Seasonal allergies are a huge problem due to the wide range of things that trigger symptoms. Trees, grasses, and pollens affect people and dogs alike. With allergies becoming more common in pets, we’ve put together a list of signs to be aware of. Scratching and biting One of the most common symptoms is itchiness. Dogs […]

What are hairballs? Cats spend up to 50% of the day grooming. This is to maintain their coat, to cool down, protect against predators or to bond with other cats. Continual licking of the coat can cause problems, as every time a cat grooms itself, loose hairs get ingested and hairballs form. Most hair pass […]

Is your dog overweight? In this blog you can read on how to tell if your dog is overweight, and what program’s to put in place to help them battle the bulge. Letting your dog become overweight can cause considerable health problems including: Shorter lifespan Heart disease Risk of arthritis Circulatory problems Pancreatic disorders Liver […]

History The Labrador Retriever is popular of all pedigree breeds. Their popularity comes from their versatility as family companion, service dog, guide dog and working gundog. They were originally bred to be both a friendly companion and a useful working dog. Today’s Labrador Retriever is as good-natured and hard working as their ancestors. You see […]

History of the Turkish Angora The Turkish Angora descended from the African wildcat and are one of the ancient breeds of cat. The Turkish Angora originated from central Turkey, in the Ankara region. In 1520, a longhair, white cat went to Europe from Ankara, gaining admirers from Persia. Yet, they almost became extinct in Europe, […]

  Have you ever wondered why dogs have a tail? We have put together 12 questions and the answers to dog tails. What does it mean when a dog wags its tail? The most common misinterpretation of dogs is the myth that a dog wagging its tail is happy and friendly. While some wags do […]

It’s challenging to stop bad behaviours with a strong reward history. Sometimes these behaviours develop as your dog matures. Sometimes, it’s a single episode where your dog learns that these behaviours “work” and it’s a learned behaviour. If your dog has been getting treats off of your plate every time he whines, it could take […]