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Living with a special needs pet.
June 2019 My dog isn’t exactly what you’d call the dream dog. In fact, she doesn’t come even remotely close. Sorry Mieks. A vibrant garden showcasing a variety of plants and flowers. The dream was Lexi the loveable chocolate lab. My fur-baby that I could take on Sundays for a spot of brunch at our local cafe, while cafe-goers doted on her, followed by a stroll along Perth’s stunning coast-line along with the local hounds. A loveable, easy-going larrikin that slotted into
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Can I pat your dog?
Truth be told, one of the things I worry about most when out walking my dog (which is at least 30 minutes twice a day) is coming across an overly friendly human. There is a lot of potential for things to go wrong and well frankly it’s not something my dog has on her list of hobbies. My own dog, Mieke, who is managed for anxiety, mostly warms quickly to new people. But occasionally, Mieks can be fearful or anxious when encountering new people. This can be especially true for
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Feline good at the vets
Despise going to the doctor or the dentist? I bet many of you reading this do. Not surprisingly, many of our four legged friends fret about or even totally despise their visits to the clinic also. If the thought of taking your feline friend to the veterinary clinic is beginning to resemble a nightmare, or even if your simply just want to improve your cats overal veterinary experience then this article is for you. Pud, one of my more confident cat patients treated for diabete
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