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BASIC DOG TRAINING

Before we enter the world of training your puppy it is important to have some knowledge of how dogs develop and how dogs think and learn. DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE Dogs are born with their eyes and ears closed, they cannot walk and their brain is very fundamental – eat,...

INTESTINAL WORMING DOGS & CATS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How often should I worm my dog or cat? In the first 12 weeks of life you pup or kitten should be wormed every 2 weeks starting from 3 weeks of age. In the next 12 months we recommend your pup or kitten should be wormed every month. After the...

TICKS

TICK INFORMATION FOR THE AREA AROUND BUNDABERG The tick is a parasite of mammals and has a complicated and varied life cycle. The engorged female tick develops eggs inside her abdomen and when she is ready she will drop off the host animal and lay her eggs on leaf...

HEARTWORM PREVENTION

HEARTWORM PREVENTION Heartworm is a worm found in the heart and the large blood vessels of the lungs. The female worm can grow to 35cm in length and the male worm to 15cm on length. An infected dog can have up to 300 worms living inside their body. The worm can live...

FLEAS

  It is important that the owner of an animal that is experiencing flea problems understand the flea life cycle. The adult flea can live happily on cats and dogs so if you are experiencing a problem then you will need to address both the cat and dog that lives in your...

SO YOU HAVE A NEW PUPPY, Part 2

3 – 6 MONTHS OF AGE By now the pup is starting to grow up. The muscles are becoming well formed and the baby coat of the animal is starting to change to the adult coat. The fine undercoat is starting to form and if the pup belongs to a breed with long or thick coats...