by redhotdesign | Dec 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
PLEASE do NOT give your dogs ice cubes or other frozen items in the heat to cool them down. Ice cubes do not cool dogs down.Giving ice cubes to dogs in the heat has the opposite effect of cooling. The canine anterior hypothalamus is triggered to warm up the body...
by redhotdesign | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Most of us are out and about much more in the summer, including many of our pets! But summer comes with its own set of potential problems. Common sense and preventive measures can prevent illness and injuries for our pets. Here are our Top 10 tips for a safe and happy...
by redhotdesign | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you ever come across a time where you’ve asked, “I wonder whether what I’m feeding my dog is actually good?” Most commercial pet foods these days include so much fillers – eg. processed parts of other animals, that it has become difficult for consumers to figure...
by redhotdesign | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
With Guy Fawkes on the 5th of November, SPCA would like to remind pet owners that this time of the year can be highly distressing to animals.Each year SPCA receives dozens of calls relating to fireworks, including: animal injuries, frightened animals, missing pets...
by redhotdesign | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your dog has been scratching non-stop and your cat has an ear infection. Again. The bad news is that allergies among pets are on the increase. So what can you do about it?”Quite a lot, actually,” says Dr Ninette Keller, specialist veterinarian and lecturer...
by redhotdesign | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure or even death in dogs.Why is xylitol toxic to dogs?In both humans and dogs, the level of blood sugar is controlled by the release of...
