BONDING WITH A NEW DOG:
Bonding can take at least a month before a dog recognises a person as owner and responds accordingly. If a dog is from a rescue facility, that bonding may take extra time. Learning how to massage your dog goes a long way to create a strong loving bond between you.
RESCUE REMEDY:
Combination of 5 Bach Flower Remedies that act synergistically to calm stress, fear and anxiety. It can also be used for shock or trauma. Put 4 drops with 3 tablespoons of water and give 3 drops of the mixture into the dogs mouth or onto the gums every 5 minutes until response can be seen.
THE PERFECT BED:
Make sure your dogs bed is (1) large enough for outstretched limbs, neck and face and the whole dog is completely supported while lying down; (2) not lumpy, compressed or filling clumped together; (3) not placed in an unsafe or high traffic area but in a protected, quiet location; (4) not placed near a window or door or next to an open fireplace; (5) washed weekly or more often if the bed cover gets dirty, gritty or damp; (6) not too high for the size and age of dog, keep it to a near floor level.
1 IN 5 DOGS HAVE ARTHRITIS:
An estimated 800,000 dogs across Australia and NZ are living with Arthritis, many going undiagnosed. If your dog shows any of these signs ask your vet for an arthritis check up. Ask your vet if massage would benefit your dog’ to recommend you to have CMT massage treatment.
Look for signs such as: limping, stiffness, reluctance to walk or play, difficulty getting up after resting, problem climbing stairs, trouble getting in and out of the car, change in character or aggression.
DOGS YEARS VERSUS PEOPLE YEARS:
Actual life span depends on health and size with smaller breeds generally living longer than larger ones.
| Dog years |
People years |
Dog years |
People years |
| 06 – 12 months |
10 – 15 years |
8 years |
48 years |
| 12 – 18 months |
15 – 20 years |
10 – 12 years |
56 – 64 years |
| 18 – 24 months |
20 – 24 years |
13 – 14 years |
68 – 72 years |
| 4 years |
32 years |
15 – 20 years |
76 – 96 years |
| 6 years |
40 years |
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MICRO CHIPPING:
A simple, lifelong way of identifying dogs linking them to their owner. It contains a number that belongs only to that dog, linking it to a database with owners contact details.
GRASS EATING:
Some dogs take a few nibbles, are careful graziers, may not get sick from grass and suggests they do because they enjoy it. Others eat quickly, barely chewing the grass, often resulting in near instant vomiting. If your dog eats grass on a regular basis, this could suggest dietary imbalance, though many vets might dismiss it. You may want to consider giving the dogs some green vegetables if they appear to want “something green.” Cooking the vegetables first may make them more digestible, resulting in less vomiting.
It’s also important to be careful when your dogs eat grass regularly. Grass from manicured lawns can contain fertilizers and pesticides, which can be toxic to dogs. Instead of allowing “grazing” behaviour on lawns, consider providing some doggy grass at home that is not treated with chemicals. If your dog eats grass as a new behaviour and is exhibiting frequent vomiting, it is important to check with your vet. |
