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Field Cooling Methods for Dogs

This research from the AKC's Canine Health Foundation reviews the effectiveness of cooling methods for overheated dogs. I am particularly keen to train for the voluntary head dunk which is good for cooling and also washing out the eyes and nose.

Doggy quote of the month for December

The quote of the month is from an unknown source - how your Christmas tree looks through the eyes of your dog.

Christchurch City Council dog control proposals

The Christchurch City Council has proposed a number of changes to dog control. Whilst some changes are useful and should be supported, the introduction of additional short leash requirements in most of our city is unjustified considering the Council's own data. Good dog owners and dogs are being let down by a lack of enforcement of current regulations. Attached is a template for a submission to get you started; you must supply your name, address and email.

Pheromones: non-verbal communication

In the November edition of NZ Dog World, I discuss phermomones, an aspect of non-verbal communication which is often overlooked.

Scent detection dogs sniffing out a critically endangered orchid

Dogs are employed around the world in support of conservation efforts. In this post, I share the story of dogs in New South Wales helping to find a critically endangered orchid species.

Doggy quote of the month for November

The quote of the month is from ancient Greece, where the healing power of dogs was acknowledged and celebrated.

An end to a valuable community resource

Our local SPCA Op Shop is closing in November. To say that we are gutted is an understatement. This shop played an important part of Sox's training, where he made a special human friend to visit.

City of Ojai, California bans breeding of French Bulldogs and other ”breathing impaired” breeds

This city in California has acted over the animal welfare concerns about specific breeds; interest groups are concerned about "the sweeping legislation" which outlines 19 different categories of “congenital anatomical features”—ranging from “excessive skin folds” to certain snout lengths—as grounds for a ban.

Dogs in the Bible

The 4th of October is World Animal Day. Most animal blessing services are held around this date. Inspired by our latest blessing service with Sox, I investigated how dogs are referred to in the Bible.

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supplementation – good news for IBD dogs

Vitamin B12 supplementation is often required for dogs with inflammatory bowel disease. The injections for Vitamin B are painful and definitely not Fear Free. This research shows that oral supplementation can be just as effective, which is good news for IBD dogs!

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Doggy Mom
The blog about everything dog

I've been blogging since 2010 about a range of dog issues. I particularly like sharing the latest research news and I always share a Doggy Quote of the Month