Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But can you feed your dog Weetbix? It would certainly be easier if we could all have the same breakfast. No hassle and – best of all – no overthinking! So can dogs eat Weetbix? Or will they have to stick with the kibble and stay … Read more
What’s commonly referred to as cherry eye in dogs is what you see when a poor pooch has a red, swollen gland in their eye. Boxers, French Bulldogs and the other brachycephalic breeds are most commonly affected with cherry eye and, though it looks excruciating, it’s more uncomfortable and itchy for your dog than painful. … Read more
The Jack Russell Terrier (or JRT, or just Jack Russell) is one of New Zealand’s most popular dogs. Owners might occasionally… on a bad day… be caught calling them “Jerk Russell Tornados” but the reality is almost everybody loves a Jackie almost all the time. Though they’re not quite Labrador level popular, they still make … Read more
Do you have a shaggy dog whose fur is always catching the light as it floats around the house? If you answered yes, you may be tempted to ask ‘can I shave my dog?’ But wait, before you embark on a doggy make-over there are some considerations. Firstly, if your pup is a double-coated dog … Read more
Got a Kiwi dog who’s bouncing off the walls, just desperate to put that energy to good use? The practice of dog agility in NZ is growing fast, with over 1,000 competitors within the country. It’s suitable for both old and young (the people we mean, not the dog) as well as varying levels of fitness … Read more
The term ragdoll might have some negative connotations. But when it comes to the Ragdoll cat, it’s all about fluffy and cute, not scruffy and limp. These cats are named because of their tendency to go limp and relaxed (like a rag doll) when picked up. Cute, right? As far as purebred cats go, Ragdolls … Read more
Have you ever heard of a luxating patella in a dog? It may sound like some sort of hover-craft out of a sci-fi movie, but the truth is patella luxation is a serious condition that affects many a dog. In fact it’s one of the more common causes of dog lameness. It’s basically a loose … Read more
Dog lovers who also happen to be fans of Channing Tatum are in luck. In Tatum’s recent film ‘Dog‘ you get the best of both because a Belgian Malinois is his co-star. But just so we’re not confused, this article is all about the Belgian Malinois breed. And not Channing Tatum. Tempting as that is… … Read more
Every dog deserves a den to keep them cosy from the elements in winter. And of course, most of us family-minded humans love a good ol’ DIY project. Learning how to build a dog kennel out of wood is one activity that ticks both these boxes in one go. A store bought wooden kennel can … Read more
Rebel the Kiwi Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross has a good life. But recently his traumatic past has started to affect everyday living in the form of dog allergies. When Rebel was a pup, he and his brothers and sisters were abandoned in a cardboard box. No one can say with certainty how long the little … Read more
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