PETS AND COVID 19 – All pet owners have justifiably begun to worry about whether and in what way the Covid 19 can affect their pets as well. There are numerous opinions and numerous researches being done, and apparently our pets are not safe from the corona virus. British veterinarians have recently warned public of a possible link between the new British strain of Covid 19 and heart problems in dogs and cats. The warning was issued after an increased number of pets with myocarditis arrived at a veterinary hospital in Buckinghamshire during the second wave of the pandemic. As…
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Breed name: Labrador RetrieverOriginal breed name: Labrador RetrieverAKC most popular dogs list: 1FCI classification: Group VIII – Retrievers and water dogsOrigin: Newfoundland IslandSize: Large dogAverage life expectancy: 10 – 12 years The Labrador Retriever is definitely one of the favorite breeds of dogs. High intelligence, stable temperament, calm nature, great love for man and desire to work make him an ideal family and working dog, always ready for action. ORIGIN The Labrador breed originates from the island of Newfoundland, then they were called Lesser, which means small. These are dogs with excellent swimming abilities who helped fishermen, towed smaller boats…
BREEDS FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE – There are many things to consider when choosing a pet. One of them is how many active and physically strong pets you want next to you. If you are one of the active people who love nature and running, we have selected a few races that are a great choice for you. Weimar birder The Weimar birder is a great choice for athletes and runners. It also has more than enough energy to keep up with your pace on any running route. He is happiest when he sees his owner happy, he is friendly and…
Breed name: Turkish vanOrigin: Turkey Size: Big cat Average life expectancy: 9-15 years The Turkish van cat, or swimming cat as it is better known, originates from the area around Lake Van. She loves water and swimming and gets along well with other pets. By its behaviour, it resembles a dog more than a cat. ORIGIN Turkish Van is an extremely old breed, some sources claim that it existed before the new era. It originates from eastern Turkey, from the area around Lake Van, after which it got its name. Officially they were recognised as a breed by the International Felinological Association in 1969,…
Breed name: Chartreux Origin: France Size: Medium to large cat Average life expectancy: 11-15 years The Chartreux is the national cat of France. She is recognisable by her beautiful gray (blue) fur and almost orange eyes. She has calm character, loves children, and extremely rarely meows. ORIGIN According to one of the legends, these cats first appeared in France in the 16th century, where they were kept the Carthusian monks company, after whom they got their name. In addition, the cats naturally helped them by catching rodents in their monasteries. In their native France, these cats were originally used to protect large households…
Breed name: Dalmatian AKC list of the most popular dogs: 63 FCI Classification: Group 6, Section 3, Dog for Fun Origin: Croatia (Dalmatia) Size: Medium sized dog Average life expectancy: 12-14 years Dalmatian became one of the most famous types of breeds in the world thanks to the widely popular Walt Disney film 101 Dalmatians. They have a specific look, a cheerful and an endearing character. Dalmatians have friendly temperament and an elegant look, they are considered great pets, but also companions for visually impaired people. ORIGIN Dalmatian is a breed whose origins are not much known. Also, the time of their origin is not…
HIKING WITH A DOG – If you are a mountaineer, your four-legged friend can be your ideal companion for the mountain. Dogs love to be outdoors, and that’s a great way to keep your pets in good shape. Of course, not all breeds are adequate for this type of activity, but if you are the owner of one of the breeds that can follow your pace in nature, there is no reason not to take your pet with you on mountain adventures. If you have not taken your pet with you so far, we have singled out a few of…
TWO DOGS ENTERED THE GUINNINESS BOOK – Two border collies Halo and Wish recently set a new world record and entered the Guinness Book of Records. Recently, The Guinness Book of World Records announced that these two dogs did the most tricks per minute – as many as 28. In addition, one of the Wish dogs broke the record for the fastest crawl in the distance of five meters. It only took her 2,175 seconds. These two dogs live with their owner Emily Larlham in California.
Ear infections are a very common disease, occurring more in dogs than in cats. It mostly occurs in dog breeds that have the so-called closed ear shell, ie fallen ears, but it is not uncommon in small dog breeds such as Maltese, Bichon, Pekingese or German Shepherds due to increased ear hair. Ear infections are generally considered to be one of the less significant diseases, but if the treatment is inadequate or untimely, it can become a serious disease with very serious consequences. For this reason, we have singled out the most common symptoms of ear infections below: Pain and…
How to approach and meet an unknown dog? Surely each of us has been in at least a few situations when you have found yourself in the company of an unknown dog. Sometimes by chance, and most often out of love, we meet and get to know the dogs in our environment. Here is some very important information and rules on this topic: A large number of dogs are friendly to people and enjoy our presence, but that does not change the fact that it is necessary to follow certain rules in order to avoid side effects. Approaching an unknown…