Whilst some foods are great for us humans, they may be harmful or even toxic to our dogs and cats… Onions and Garlic It is well known that Onions can be fatal to dogs and cats. This is because onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia, weakness, and …
Read More »Keeping your dog at the right weight, avoid canine obesity
Canine Obesity is on the rise, why? Well there is no real one cause but it is a combination of our lifestyles, the roles dogs play in our families and not enough education on our parts. I hope to discuss some basics of exercise, diet and lifestyle here and some …
Read More »Canine Obesity! An interview with Dr Christopher McIver
Dr Chris McIver is the Head of the Small Animal Veterinary Unit, University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Camden. He has kindly donated his time to give us this interview. K9PRO Q: What are the most common injuries or health problems you see in dogs at your clinic? There are a …
Read More »The Case for Dietary Supplements
The movie Crossroads is loosely based on bluesman Robert Johnson, who, the story goes, sold his soul to the devil for musical greatness. Of course, he had to pay up in the end. It’s a cautionary tale of trading almost-too-good-to-be-true gifts at a terrible cost. Unknowingly, we’ve made the same …
Read More »Modern Dog Foods – a Recipe for Disaster!
Dr Ian Billinghurst is an expert in his field, you can learn how to feed your dog a natural, healthy, performance boosting diet that will ensure both physical and mental health. Why is modern dog food a recipe for disaster? The answer is simple: “Dogs are not designed to eat …
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