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We were recently asked for hints and tips on checking a dogs general health. Whilst we are unable to give specific information we have listed below a few basic things you can look for to ensure your pooch is in good condition. Prevention is always better than cure and doing these basic checks monthly will help to keep your pet a healthy and happy family member.
In the news recently there was an item regarding the compulsory micro-chipping of all dogs in England. The government are hoping it will help cut the growing number of strays. Every dog owner will need to comply with this by 6th April 2016 and anyone that doesn’t could face fines of up to £500.
At Cherrydown Vets one of the reasons pets are bought in to us is because of breaks or fractures to their bones. It could be because of a car accident, a high fall, fighting, over exuberance or something more serious like bone cancer. There are two types of fractures, open and closed. An open fracture is when the bone breaks and pierces through the skin. A closed fracture is where the bone has broken but does not break the skin.
The Siberian Husky (also known as the Arctic Husky) is a beautiful looking dog and they have lovely piercing eyes. Huskies are thought to originate from Eastern Siberia where they were used to pull sleds over long distances by the Chukchi. They were exported to Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and later spread into Canada and America. Once there they were used as sled dogs but over the years they became more popular as pets.
Did you know there are approximately 1.7 million rabbits kept as pets in the UK? This makes them the third most popular pet after cats and dogs. There are many different breeds all varying in size, shape and personality. It is generally thought owning a rabbit is easy. However, as they need daily attention, have quite complex needs and can live for a long time (typically 8-12 years or even longer) keeping a rabbit is a major commitment.
One of the joys of having a dog is their playfulness. When they are happy and bounding around it cannot fail to put a smile on your face. However there are rare occasions where their exuberance can result with an injury.
What a great name that is! As most people know Labradoodles were created by crossing a Labrador retriever and a standard poodle. However, not a lot of people know they were originally bred to be used as guide dogs for people who are allergic to fur. The idea was to combine the low shedding coat of the Poodle with the trainability of the Labrador. However, the experiment didn’t work and out of the first litter of pups only one passed the allergy test.
Great Danes may be big but they are a very friendly breed and have a lovely disposition. Due to this they are known as the “Gentle Giant”. With proper training they are loving, affectionate and are patient around children. They love everyone and need to be around people. Big as they are, Great Danes make very good house dogs. Admittedly they will take up all the space in front of the fireplace and you probably won’t get to sit on the sofa or comfy armchair ever again, but this is a small price to pay for having a big, loving, loyal, dependable dog.
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