Getting a new dog is an exciting time for all the family, especially if you’ve decided to offer a home to a rescue dog. But adopted dogs are the pets most likely to be returned to the rescue centre, so it’s important to be prepared….
Most of the time, dogs are our loveable, tail wagging friends – but sometimes even the most placid of dogs can snap. Part of being
As part of our feral cat programme, Farmer’s Choice took up the gauntlet and in exchange for a donation. Their 10 cats(plus one kitten –
FACTS Rabies has the highest case fatality rate of any infectious disease. Rabies is 100% preventable. Rabies is a disease of ALL MAMMALS (including humans)
CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS What you need to know. This is a viral disease that affects a wide range of mammal families including domestic and wild
TNR TRUST joined a special group of women vets based in the UK called the Spay Sisters to do a 9 days campaign in Ruai,
TNR TRUST aims to help eradicate rabies in Kenya. We do this through free vaccination and sterilisation campaigns for dogs and cats in low-income urban
It is so heartwarming when adopters are willing to take on SPECIAL RESCUES. Semi blind Zack was adopted by a family with children and he
Preparing for domestic travel? Are you taking your pet with you? It’s critical that your pet travels in the right size crate for him or
They may not have a warm blanket to go home to but that doesn’t mean they have to remain neglected. Feral cats are not accustomed
Did you know that Unowned/Feral Cats live in colonies and being territorial keep strange cats from encroaching? These cats gravitate towards places where they can
So you are thinking of adopting a dog. Have you concluded the puppy vs adult dog debate? Adorable as they are, puppies are a lot
GUARD DOGS We have heard it all! • A dog locked away in a dark small box will be fierce guard dog at night. •
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PET! Nobody intends it, but lost dogs and cats happen: an experience no one should ever have to go through. However,
What should I feed my dog/cat? The best advice you can receive about feeding your pet is this: feed your pet the highest-quality food you
Transmissible venereal tumors (TVT) are tumors that arise from the dysregulated growth of cells called histiocytes. It is sexually transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact with the
THE ADVENTUROUS RESCUE OF LAMU (Story by: Esther Altorfer) In September 2021, we adopted Lamu from TNR Trust. He was the perfect dog: gentle, clean
DOGS AND COMMUNICATION Good communication goes beyond words; tone of voice and body language is part of the package. Our pets rely on just body
DOGS AND CHILDREN Whether you have your own or meet the occasional pet in your neighborhood or the park, it’s important to help your kids
RELOCATING WITH YOUR PET? Relocating with your pet isn’t as simple as buying a ticket and boarding the plane. Elaborate procedures need to be followed.
DANGER LURKS IN DEPO-PROVERA The below radiograph is a lateral chest view of a 9 year old intact female dog who had been on Medroxyprogesterone
DO MORE WITH AND FOR YOUR DOG! “It is far better to take a 20-minute walk every day than a 2-hour walk on Sunday.” Lack
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