What about Librela (known as Berensa in New Zealand)?
Dr Darryl Millis, a well-respected orthopaedic specialist and Professor at the University of Tennessee, has created this useful guidance on the use and effectiveness of Berensa. Yes, it's new, and there has been a rush of enthusiasm to use it. But, should you?
Conservation Dogs
Air New Zealand has announced that it is expanding its sponsorship of the Department of Conservation to include the conservation dogs programme. Conservation dogs and their handlers will enjoy free travel on the national carrier. What would a major announcement be without a good video???
Doggy quote of the month for November
The quote of the month is from Will Rogers
Why dog breed bans are misguided and harmful
An opinion piece from The Boston Globe...UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak proposed a ban on the American XL Bully. There is evidence from a range of countries why breed specific legislation doesn't work. The UK has in place a Dangerous Dogs Act, which was enacted more than three decades ago. It bans four breeds: the pit bull terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro. Despite that, the number of dog bite incidents has gone up in the UK.
People in crisis do better with their pets, researchers say
In Australia, social return on investment for programs that support people experiencing a crisis to help keep their companion animal is $8.21 for each $1 invested. That's a great return on investment and also good to see Australian facts and figures - as all too often the research on this topic is from USA. Australia is closer to home!
Flooring choices and your dog
In the October issue of NZ Dog World, I cover how to make flooring choices for your home with your dog in mind.
Spayed dogs go into heat with exposure to HRT medication
Women using topical hormone replacement therapy drugs may accidentally expose their dogs (and children) to the hormones. Spayed dogs can go into heat. Read this update from the UK!
Qualifications for a hands-on profession
This is a post I have wanted to write for a long time. Dog owners need to know that some professionals can trade with a foundation qualification that was gained online only. I am not supportive of such qualifications for some very good reasons which are explained in this blog post.
Doggy quote of the month for October
The quote of the month is from author Kate DiCamillo
Dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
In this short film by Frank Films, the pest eradication programme on Banks Peninsula is profiled. The project includes some special dogs dedicated to sniffing out hedgehogs and feral cats.
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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