In light of the current focus on breeding dogs to be ‘fit for purpose’ and the Kennel Club's efforts to improve the health of pedigree dogs, the Mastiff Association, with the full support of the OEMC, has developed a simple...
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There is such a vast selection of manufactured diets on the market; it is not possible to make hard and fast rules, though many feed mastiffs on the well tried tripe and biscuit method. If you do feed complete food...
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For about 12 months don't be tempted to over exercise your pup, the first 9 months playing in the garden is adequate with a small amount of controlled exercise such as getting them used to wearing and walking calmly on...
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A Bitches first season can be at anytime between 6 months to 2 years, if you have other bitches on the premises they may 'bring in' a youngster as they tend to come in together, but not always. Some will...
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The bitch needs to be a fairly good example of the breed, study the breed Standard and talk to others in the breed. Can you find suitable homes for the puppies? However much people have admired your bitch and those...
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Cotton Wool and Gauze dressings
Nail clippers
Scissors and Tweezers
Some form of replacement salts obtainable from your vet
Soda to force vomiting in the event of swallowing poison or stones
Antiseptic lotion - for cleaning cuts and grazes.
Kaolin & Morphine lotion...
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Bloat is a serious, life threatening condition of dogs whereby the stomach fills with gas and twists upon itself. With bloat the stomach becomes over distended with gas and twists so the entrance from the oesophagus and exit to the...
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Cranial Crutiate, anterior crutiate, TPLO, TTO, TTA, fascial graft, over the top, lateral sutre - what does it all mean ? All terms you will here if your dog is diagnosed with this injury. This superb article will explain what...
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Cystinuria is a disease which lead to the formation of kidney and bladder stones that can cause severe illness as they irritate the urinary track system and sometimes cause blockage.
Cystinuria is a disease involving a defect in the movement...
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