Last year the government brought in a new legislation that allowed dogs to travel to selected countries without having to spend weeks away from their owners in quarantine. But it’s not as simple as just hoping on a plane with Rover on a lead, owners need to be organised as they need to prepare at least seven to eight months before travelling. To qualify for a pet passport, Rover must comply with the following criteria, in the order shown:
• Dog must be fitted with a microchip
• Dog must be vaccinated against rabies
• Dog must be at least 3 months old
• Proof of date of birth/age
• Microchip number
• The date of vaccination
• The vaccine product name
• The batch number
• The date the booster vaccination is due
• Your dog may need a blood test to show that the vaccine has given
• Your dog must have been issued with an official ‘PETS Certificate’ by a government authorised vet known as a Local Veterinary Inspector (LVI)
I am going to have to attempt it soon, or take Billy down to the dog ‘beauty’ salon as his claws are becoming rather long. I have managed it once before, but it took a friend and myself to work together to manage to get the job done.
Im thinking I might just have to stick my hand in my pocket and take the trip down to the salon, which although is going to cost me, at least Billy won’t be mad with me for clipping him. Therefore when we get home, he might forgive me after 5 mins, whereas if i actually did the deed, then he would trundle off in a mood like a scorned teenager.
Well I’m sat here trying to watch the football on the tv, but unfortunately Billy, who has obviously had a hard day, is insisting on sitting in front of the fire snoring his head off.
I am convinced that he never used to snore and its all about attempting to attract attention, because as soon as you cal his name, he is wide awake again.
Im trying to think of cures that could work, maybe I could buy some of those nasal strips, although I’m not quite sure they would work on a dog.
Can anyone think of any ideas, aside from shutting him in the kitchen, that will help solve his annoying problem ???
Answers on a postcard please guys !!
Took a look at the dog the other day and probably took a look at myself as well and decided we both needed a bit of exercise, so we went out walking along the canal near where I live. Im quite lucky really that Im able to have a nice stretch of path with a nice scenery that allows me and Billy to wander along whilst also having lots of interesting things to look at.
As you wander along the canal, there are obviously the numerous canal boats, both moving along the canal, but also moored up waiting for their next journey. As you continue to travel down, we come across lots of other people walking their dogs, as there is plenty of space for them to enjoy themselves.
Anyone got any suggestions for some nice dog walking terrority in the Cheshire area as me and Billy would like to explore something new and exciting.
It has been reported that a fire caused the deaths of over 1000 pets that were homed at a breeding centre in Okehampton, Devon.
The fire which was originally suspected as arson, turned out to be caused by an electrical fault in equipment used within the centre. There were a total of 4 barns, a caravan and some vehicles used for the business that were all destroyed by the fire.
The local fire brigade attended but were unable to save the numerous animals including guniea pigs and rabbits. It took them approximately 3 hours to get the blaze under control, with the intense heat making it difficult for the fire officers to get too close.
The owner was too distraught to make any comment at this time, but friends confirmed that is believed the fire started in some sheds containing freezers.
Just wanted to let everyone know about the problems we have been suffering with my dog, Billy, who is a cross border collie. He is getting on for 10 years old now and therefore is relatively old, so what I am about to unveil may may be down to old age.
Billy started suffering fits about 12 months ago and at first we put it down to age, but following a conversation with a colleague at work it was suggested that a certain ingredient in Bakers Complete food had been alleged to have contributed to dogs suffering from seizures.
We decided as an immediate measure that we would change his food, which seemed to have a small effect, but nothing noticeable as he continued to suffer from fitting, normally occurring once a week. He has since been provided with medication by the vet and I was wondering if anyone else had encountered similar problems ??
If so, could you please get in touch and drop me a comment and I will try my best to reply.
Our pets are extremely important to us. A lot of the time, they can become part of the family. But sadly, our pets can become an object of desire to pet thieves.
These people steal pets in order to make money from breeding, illegal fighting and reward money. There are certain breeds which are more at risk than others but you can take steps to reduce the threat.
Firstly, ensure that your pet had an ID tag. Even better, you could fit them with a microchip which will help to identify the pet should the ID tag be lost. Don’t let your pet outside alone and ensure that your property is secure. You can also vary your walk routes and perhaps consider neutering your pet to ensure that they are not stolen for breeding purposes.
A new hospital has opened in Glasgow with MRI and CT scanners as well as a hydrotherapy pool. But this is not a state of the art unit for human patients; this is all for pets.
The hospital has caused great controversy as £15 million has been spent on it. But in a world where dog fighting and animal cruelty seems to be on the increase, many argue that it is about time that money was invested in our pets and their welfare.
The funding has come from a fundraising campaign, and funding from the university as vets will be trained there. There will also be fees paid for appointments at the hospital.
Anything that helps our pets has got to be a good thing. They deserve a healthy, happy life as much as us humans.
The RSPCA has said that there needs to be a change in the law to try to tackle the rise in dog fighting.
Currently, there are four breeds banned, but the RSPCA says that more needs to be done in order to tackle the problem.
Calls to the RSPCA relating to dog fighting have risen 12-fold since 2004 and some dogs have suffered some horrific injuries.
The fights normally occur when gangs of youths gather in parks with two dogs and encourage them to fight.
Whatever the reason behind these dog fights, something certainly needs to be done to stop them. Dogs are pets that deserve to be loved, looked after and treated well. They are certainly not bred to fight for other peoples’ entertainment.
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This post was written by Laura on October 11, 2009
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There has been huge debate surrounding a lamb which was kept as a pet at a school in Kent.
Marcus the lamb has been living at the school’s farm since he was small, but the school council has now voted 13-1 to kill the lamb to raise money to buy more animals.
It is said that pupils should learn where meat comes from, but some parents are angry and say their children will become upset if the lamb is killed.
Even TV star Paul O’Grady has got involved, offering to give the lamb a home.
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