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Pet articles: Dog health

Physiotherapy for Dogs?

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

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… [Read more]

FAST FACTS – GRAPES & GRAPE BY PRODUCTS

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005

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… [Read more]

AUGUST - DENTAL MONTH

Thursday, July 14th, 2005

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… [Read more]

What is Heartworm disease?

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

Heartworm disease, as the name suggests, are worms that infect the heart! The dog is the most important host, but other mammals may also be susceptible eg: cats, ferrets,and sea-lions. The heartworm infection is transmitted… [Read more]

Why desex your pet?

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

There are many medical and behavioural benefits in having your pet desexed:

MALES (Cats & Dogs)

CONVENIENCE TO OWNERS

Usually stops tomcats from “spraying” foul-smelling urine in the house.

Reduces the annoying and embarrassing urge of male dogs to… [Read more]