Most problems with dogs and kids are predictable and occur as a result of bad management, poor socialisation with children and/or rough handling especially around food or sleeping areas. Children look, move, smell and act differently to adults and may unknowingly encroach on a dog’s space, move erratically, make strange noises or unintentionally hurt the dog….
You may often hear people say “my dog is fine with other dogs, they’re only dog aggressive when on lead” When two dogs interact off leash, they are free to move around each other, advancing, retreating, sniffing body parts, sometimes movements are slow, sometimes quick, giving the other dog subtle body language, using distance as a…
You can tell a lot about what dogs are feeling by watching their tails. Just by looking at the position and movement of the tail, you can often tell what dogs are thinking. There is some real communication in how your dog wags their tail, but the tail has another vital role in communicating. Every…
Pet guardians are now aware of the necessity of providing dog/dog socialisation opportunities for their puppies. Nevertheless, when and how to do it is still misunderstood largely because many veterinarians, as well as breeds and pet store owners, advise new pet parents to avoid socialising their new puppy with other dogs until the age of…
Welcome to Ailsa and Alex – The Bangalow Vets We would like to extend a warm welcome to Ailsa and Alex and their team, our new vets in Bangalow… you might recognise Ailsa and Alex from North Coast Emergency Vets in Ballina. The team has recently opened The Bangalow Vets at Unit 1, Bangalow Business…
Paw Power really appreciates these forward thinking businesses offering a dog friendly cafe/restaurant or just a business offering ‘pet friendly’ services and/or products. Here are the businesses we are recognising this month. THE GRATEFUL DOG Why leave your dog in kennels, when we offer a home away from home for your best friend. Let your…
WARNING: When animals are scared, injured or in pain they are more likely to bite. Yes, this even applies to the friendliest of dogs! If you are injured, you are less likely to be in a position to assist the animal so keep yourself safe at all times. Have a FIRST AID KIT in a convenient place and…
What is it? Phobia – fear or aversion (Oxford Dictionary). Thunderstorm phobia is a described as an extreme fear response to storms, or other stimuli associated with storms. This phobia is often triggered by rain, strong winds, a drop in barometric pressure, static electricity, lightning and thunder. How can this affect your dog? They might…
Have you ever attached a leash to your dog’s collar and they immediately start tugging? This can be an extremely frustrating, if not dangerous behaviour, especially when all you want to do is walk your dog/puppy. However please note that this behaviour is purposely encouraged by the competitive agility handlers as a reward at the…
Well it’s an old and tired cliché but how the year has flown by. Perhaps less clichéd is how old and tired I feel! All of the peeps at Mullumbimby Vet Clinic would like to wish our clients and pets a happy and safe Christmas and holiday season. In case you’d like to worry about…
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