Dog Behavior

Our dogs communicate through various ways and it is not only when they woof or ruff. Verbal cues from our dogs will tell us what they need or want, but dogs body language plays a far more important role when they communicate with us. Dogs will use their whole body to communicate with us. They … Read more

Socialization means learning to be part of society. When we talk about socializing pets , it means helping them learn to be comfortable as a pet within human society – a society that includes many different types of people, environments, buildings, sights, noises, smells, animals and other pets. The critical period for socialisation for a … Read more

Getting a kitten can be an exciting time for the whole family. It can also be quite a stressful time introducing the kitten to the other members of the household.  . For some dogs, the new family member will be an annoyance, while others may be excited for a kitten playmate. You can never predict … Read more

Everybody knows that kids love animals. My childhood memories consist out of playing with dogs, owning 2 bunnies, guinea pigs and budgies. Not all at the same time, but there were always animals in our lives. Not surprising since I am a veterinarian, we do have a lot of pets and I can truly see … Read more

Why will my dog eat poop? It is quite upsetting for pet owners to see their pet ingesting their own faeces, housemate’s faeces or other animal’s faeces. We call this behavior cophrophagia. This behavior is normal behavior, but for us  it is unacceptable behavior. Causes of coprohagia: Polyphagia (increased hunger due to a medical condition), … Read more