by Gaby Santana | Nov 8, 2020 | Breed Health, The Post
ETT Whiskers Ever wondered what your English Toy Terrier’s whiskers are for? Whiskers are a collection of nerves, there are many nerve centres that the cheek whiskers grow out of. The thick hairs that sprout from it are not just fur. These whiskers are called...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 20, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, The Post
Removal of Dew Claws Contrary to some opinion, the removal of dogs’ dew claws is not currently illegal under the Animal Welfare Act.While it is illegal under the mutilations clause of the act to carry out a prohibited procedure which involves interference with...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 20, 2020 | Breed Health
Fading Puppy Syndrome Bacterial Germ Infection Bacterial germs can gain entry in the womb birth canal or through the navel stump. However, in most cases, it is thought that the bitch herself carries the infection in her womb prior to birth, and the Staph, Strep and...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 19, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, The Post
Does size matter? Submitted by Pat Waterhouse There seems to be an increasing trend in many breeds of dogs to increase the size. Why is this the case? I’ve seen it happen in many of the breeds I’ve been in; Dobermanns being a prime example of this. I...
by Gaby Santana | Sep 19, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, The Post
Care in Dogs in Hot Weather During hot weather care should be taken with ALL dogs. Always have fresh water available. Always make sure they have shelter and shade to stay in. Never leave your dog in a car. Many people still think it is ok to leave their dog in a car...
by Holly Santana | Sep 16, 2020 | Breed Health, General Information, Owner Stories, The Post
Senior ETT Care Submitted by: Karen Krause Does the ETT grooming needs change as they get older. Do their nails change? If they have oil in their diet, that should help, as they age you may need to soften them before cutting. If they do go brittle you can file them...
