Believe it or not but dogs are attracted to antifreeze, due to its sweet taste, and this poses an extreme danger of poisoning to a dog (or cat) that either drinks from a spill or licks it off its fur. The antifreeze itself is not toxic, but is metabolized in the liver to a compound [...]
Dogs love the flavor of chocolate, but chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs (and horses and possibly cats). Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical stimulant that, together with caffeine and theophylline, belongs to the group of methylxanthine alkaloids.
Dogs are unable to metabolize theobromine effectively. If they eat chocolate, the theobromine can remain [...]
The Gozo SPCA has advised that the Dogs Trust Malta (part of Dogs Trust UK) are offering to microchip, health check, vaccinate and neuter owned dogs, all for free, throughout the month of December. They have issued vouchers for the service to various animal NGOs.
If you live in Gozo, you can apply for a [...]
Owning a dog is the equivalent to having a child and he deserves the absolute best in dog health care that you can provide. If you want to ensure that you and your beloved pet will have years of good times together then it is imperative that you provide your dog with the necessary annual [...]