Pet Gazette

So many people don’t know how to match their life-style with the suitable breed of dog. Instead of looking at the practical facts—such as breeding background, character traits etc—some people find themselves gravitating towards dogs which they grew up with, or dogs which they have seen on TV and think look like ‘their kind of dog’.

Here is the thing: just because a dog is large doesn’t mean it needs walking a lot every day. Take the Greyhound for example; Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve got a brand new dog, that’s great! But hold on. Before you go letting your dog off the lead there are a few things you need to look out for. Many owners, especially if they haven’t had a dog before, need to be aware of the numerous dangerous things which are hanging around in the house and in the garden. Here are some things to consider if you’ve just got a dog or are new to the game:

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More than one-third of the world’s population love dogs. These lovable canines have been part of a lot of households across countries. However, the unfathomable fact is that a lot of pet owners do not have the time to look after the welfare of their pets all day as they have a lot of other work to do. Although there are people who are into dog-sharing, still a lot of pet owners do not agree to this type of agreement Read the rest of this entry »

Greyhounds have to be one of the most overlooked breeds of dog, for obvious reasons; bred solely for the purpose of racing, many people are surprised to learn that greyhounds actually make a fantastic pet, as good and affectionate as any other.

Like any dog, Greyhounds are prone to a number of specific traits—many of which are the direct result of a life spent living in kennels with a number of other dogs (usually from the same litter).

Here are some useful tips about re-homing a greyhound and acquainting it with your family and home:

1) Greyhounds are not used to human interaction: having been brought up without seeing any humans other than those who look after them, Greyhounds often require several months to get used to being around humans all the time; dogs may vent their angst in a number of ways, but the important thing to remember is that they’ll come around eventually, usually finding that they prefer human interaction over that with dogs.

2) Having been confined to kennels, Greyhounds, generally speaking, have never seen a home before either. Subsequently they are unfamiliar with everything inside it: washing machines, televisions and large objects may be a terrifying new thing at first, but most animals come around very quickly, providing they are treated with love and affection.

3) Greyhounds love to play as much as run! Odd as that may sound, it’s true; they are also very possessive animals, and very often unusually curious about anything that looks to be fun. Greyhounds are also notorious thieves, so keep any important belongings out of harms way.

4) The one advantage that Greyhounds have over other breeds is that they are very used to discipline and routine. Providing a regular routine and feeding time is adhered too, there is no reason why they can’t be perfectly settles in a number of weeks.

Before I go I just wanted to tell you all that I have applied for a couple Locum vet jobs. I may need a few more references, any help would be massively appreciated!