Kalmpets
Recently my neighbour relayed that my 2-year-old spaniel was barking for an hour after I left to go to work. This came as a shock to me as my dog never barks! And what was more worrying is that I…
ReadMaking good choices is the cornerstone to good dog training. But do we always get it right? As a society we tend to be reactive rather than proactive; we don’t put up a stop sign or a set of traffic…
ReadDoggy dementia results from abnormal brain function causing behavioural changes including disorientation, housebreaking problems, and changes in sleeping patterns and interactions with others. 1 in 3 of dogs 11-12 years of age and 3 in 4 dogs 15 years or…
ReadSpring is in full swing and that means our friends the bees are in peak activity. Heres what you need to know about bee stings in dogs. Bee stings in dogs can result in 3 types of responses: 1) small,…
ReadAt Kalmpets, we focus on good mental health for our furry friends. It seems like we rarely acknowledge the toll that our pets well-being takes on our own mental health. It’s not easy to live with anxious dogs Our clients…
ReadMany clients I see feed a pure kibble (dry biscuit) based diet … Can you imagine how you would feel eating the same type of food, over and over, day after day …? In my opinion feeding solely a biscuit/kibble…
ReadI have to admit that when I see a puppy my insides do turn to mush. There is just something about that puppy smell, big innocent eyes… Ahhhhh if only they could stay puppies forever – but they don’t and…
ReadDog sociability is at the centre of many client concerns here at Kalmpets. Before I tackle this tricky topic indulge me for a while with a little car analogy….. If I told you that I’d just bought a Ferrari and…
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