by Glynis Kuipers | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Horses are a well adapted prey animal, their senses have evolved to allow them to know what is going on in a large area around them, so they can be aware of predators and protect themselves. Horses live a group and their senses are adapted to make communication...
by Glynis Kuipers | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Paralysis tick season is here. Paralysis ticks are only found along the Eastern coast of Australia. The natural host is the bandicoot, other wildlife act as hosts and develop immunity to the tick’s toxins by constantly having ticks on them, they include, wombats,...
by Glynis Kuipers | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorised
Nature and Nurture. Alleviating canine Anxiety The personality of your family pet dog is highly heritable. 30 – 50% of the variation in personality is attributed to genes. The environment however plays a very significant component. Fear is a brief negative reactional...
by Glynis Kuipers | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
Bats are really unique mammals found all over Australia; they need to be treated with care and respect. Bats play a vital role in our ecosystem. All Australian bats are protected in Australia. Bats are the only mammals with wings and are truly able to fly...
by Glynis Kuipers | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
I was really excited to meet Chit Chat not long ago in Vincentia. Chit Chat is a lovely, friendly, chocolate Labrador who belongs to a qualified Delta Dog Trainer. Chit Chat has been trained as a Delta Therapy dog, which means she must pass a strict temperament...
by Glynis Kuipers | Apr 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
All About Ears— What can your dog hear and What are your dog’s ear telling you?? Dogs can hear much quieter sounds than humans and they can hear things that are four times further away than humans. Dogs can hear much higher frequency sounds than humans. Dogs can move...
by supernaut | Mar 12, 2019 | Uncategorised
“Parvo” is short for Canine Parvovirus(CPV). CPV is a viral infection that is present globally. The virus affects domestic dogs causing severe gastroenteritis that is often fatal. It is estimated that 20,000 cases of CPV are diagnosed by veterinarians annually in...
by Glynis Kuipers | Feb 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
Chocolate and cocoa products found in lollies, cakes, cookies and baking products are highly attractive to pets. They contain toxic compounds referred to as methylxanthines, such as theobromine and caffeine that can cause severe illness. The amount of toxic...
by Glynis Kuipers | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ear Problems in Dogs. Ear problems are common in dogs. Some breeds of dogs are more likely to get ear problems because of the shape of their ears. It is a good idea to know if your breed of dog is prone to ear problems. Ear infections, ear mites, allergies, things...
by Glynis Kuipers | Jan 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
Do you have an anxious pet? Cats and dogs can suffer from anxiety. The cause may be due to undesirable circumstances during the animals’ early development or may be due to a true problem with the pets’ brain or a combination of the two. Pets that suffer from anxiety...
