MDB Animal Control

1. A dogs that wags its tail does always depict friendliness! Remember when a dog does bow down does mean he wants to play with you, though.

2, Descended from the wild dog species,  wolves and also foxes  and at all parts of their kill including all the contents of the stomach which had berries and bits of grass included in the stomach contents, hence their penchant for eating grass – it does not mean that your dog is ill if they eat grass or that they have worms.

3. It is a natural thing for dogs to lick themselves when they are hurt, but remember that excessive licking can cause more harm than good, and you will have to then step in t stop them from doing so.

4. Every dogs needs to be trained properly, even if they are household pets.

5. Table scraps are really bad for your pet, and in some cases down right dangerous – chocolate causes sever problems in particular.

6. Dominant female dogs will “hump” and lift their legs to urinate – this is not strictly a male dog tendency

7. Mongrels are not necessarily a better or healthier choice of dog to invest in.

8. Mutts or mongrels don’t always carry the genetic problems that pedigrees tend to have.

9. Dogs that have puppies before being spayed are not better off.

10. Spayed dogs have a lower risk of contracting breast cancer.

For more on animal behavior and tips contact us for further information.

You have decided to adopt a puppy. Your garden has enough space to let the pup play, and all gates and walls are secure. The children have nagged you incessantly. They have reassured you that they will love, care, feed and pick up the poop. The inner child in you is also calling out for the unconditional love and fun that a dog brings into the home. The time is right.
Where do you even start? Do you buy a pup at the pet store? You saw a van on the side of the road last week with 3 different breeds of dog. Will the van be there again this Saturday?
STOP!
Never ever never, consider buying a puppy from a pet store or from the side of the road. These dogs are almost always bred at puppy mills. Puppy mills breed dogs for pure financial gain. The dogs that are used to breed with are usually kept in awful conditions. By buying from these people, you will just be encouraging this terrible trade. Many pet stores sell dogs from backyard breeders. The store owner in many cases does not know the origin of the dogs.
The first place to consider is the SPCA. Here you will be adopting a dog, contributing to aid the SPCA in saving and caring for unwanted litters. If you have a specific breed in mind, I urge you to seek out a KUSA (Kennel Union of South Africa) registered breeder. You will pay more for your chosen dog. But you will be buying a dog from a breeder that has to abide by strict rules laid down by KUSA. The pup will in all cases, be de-wormed and inoculated. If the pup should fall ill in the first six weeks of going to your home, the breeder will pay for any vet fees. Your pet adoption from the SPCA or a registered breeder is the right choice.
Be a responsible pet owner and have your dog neutered or spayed.

Wet Nose

Wet Nose Animal Rescue Centre is a registered animal sanctuary that is involved in rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, unwanted and neglected animals in Pretoria.

They aim to:

1.    Rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, unwanted and neglected animals
2.    To support owners in distress and offer personal services to both animals and owners
3.    To educate the public about animals and animal welfare
4.    They facilitate the adoption of animals into caring homes
5.    They actively promote sterilization programmes as an animal population control measure and
6.    They want every animal to have an ID tag instead of a microchip.

They want to find caring and loving homes for their animals. If you are looking for a pet and you know that you can provide for it, then visit Wet Nose.

Your new best friend is waiting for your love.

About Pet Adoption

Pet adoption is usually the process of taking care and responsibility for a pet that the previous owner has abandoned or released to animal shelter.

Places where pets can be adopted are animal shelters, rescue groups, stray pets, advertisements that have been placed, where the owner is trying to find a new home for the pet and online pet adoption, which is becoming a fast growing resource to find a pet.

Pets are taken into shelters for various reasons:
·    These can be breeding, where a backyard breeder has produced to many dogs and are unable to find them homes.
·    When and owner dies and there is no one to take care of the pet, the pet is usually taken to a shelter.
·    When an owners circumstances change and they can no longer take care of the pet.
·    Someone who has purchased a pet on a whim and has had second thoughts, this usually happens over Christmas.
·    When a pet becomes lost and cannot find its way home.
·    When the original owners are moving over seas and cannot take their pet.
·    If the owner develops a pet allergy, the pet is taken to a shelter.

The main issue for shelters is whether the people who want to adopt the pet can provide the animal with a safe and suitable home. Shelters can refuse to let people adopt pets if they don’t think they can provide for what the animal needs.

Preventing Ticks

You should check your dog frequently for ticks and if you can find them before they attach is helpful.

By cutting your grass short and keeping it so, reduces the areas for a tick to hide

The best way to prevent ticks on your dog is to apply a tick prevention product that is specially designed for dogs. Frontline, Revolution, Advantix and bioSpot are all example of a tick prevention, that should be applied to your dog at least once a month

Another form of prevention is the tick collar like Preventic collar.

Do not use extra amounts of a product or apply more then one at once. Not all products work for all dogs so some trial and error may be needed until you find the one that works for your dog to keep the tick away.

Look after your dog and prevent the ticks.

About The Tick

Ticks are bad news as they may transmit disease and can cause anemias or paralysis in dogs. As a dog owner you need to have the knowledge of ticks to help your canine stay healthy.

Ticks feed on the blood of their hosts and are parasitic arthropods. Ticks are attracted to warmth and motion and often hide out in tall grass or plants in wooded areas. Once the tick has found a host, the tick attaches its mouthparts to the skin and commences the blood meal. A tick will not detach itself until the blood meal is complete, this can last for several hours or days.

Ticks go through four stages, those being the egg, the larva, nymphs and adults. The stages beyond the egg will attach themselves to a host.

Not all ticks carry diseases, but the threat is there. That is why it is important to check your dog regularly for ticks.

Preventing Ticks

You should check your dog frequently for ticks and if you can find them before they attach is helpful.

By cutting your grass short and keeping it so, reduces the areas for a tick to hide

The best way to prevent ticks on your dog is to apply a tick prevention product that is specially designed for dogs. Frontline, Revolution, Advantix and bioSpot are all example of a tick prevention, that should be applied to your dog at least once a month

Another form of prevention is the tick collar like Preventic collar.

Do not use extra amounts of a product or apply more then one at once. Not all products work for all dogs so some trial and error may be needed until you find the one that works for your dog to keep the tick away.

Look after your dog and prevent the ticks.

Removing Ticks

To search for ticks on your dog, run your hands all over the body. You should pay special attention to the ears, neck and skin folds. If you find any raised areas, examine them closely by parting the hair. Some ticks can be very small, so make sure you are in a well-lit area. If you find an embedded tick, you must remove it and here is how:

1.    Wear latex gloves so that you are protected. Using a tweezer or a special tick removal tool, grip the tick at the     point of attachment, as close to the skin as possible.
2.    Try not to squeeze the body of the tick.
3.    Pull the tick out straight.
4.    Once removed, it’s best to burn the tick.
5.    If part of the tick’s head is still in the skin, try and remove it. If some of the head remains, it will eventually     fall off.
6.    Clean the bite area on your dog with a mild soap and water.
7.    If there is any further irritation on the spot, consult your vetenarian.

Many people acquire a pet without much thought about the aftercare. Before deciding to buy a pet for yourself, your children, a friend or a relative, I would urge you to consider a few things.
1. Are you committed to look after an animal for a minimum of 10 years?
2. Can you afford medical care for this pet?
3. How active is the pet?
4. Do you have a proper enclosed garden for your pet?
5. Can you feed the pet a proper diet?
The reason I want you to seriously consider the above questions is because of the many unwanted animals that end up on the streets or in shelters. A pet is a long term responsibility, and deserves to be loved and looked after. You can’t discard the animal as soon as the novelty or baby cute stage is over.
Pets need to be fed, stimulated and exercised every day. They need to be kept in a safe and clean environment. Prevention must be taken against unwanted pregnancies, worms, ticks and fleas. And should this pet get ill, you must be able to afford proper veterinarian care.
Just a bit of research, planning and constructive thought, can help you choose the correct pet to suit your lifestyle and place of residence.

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