Mantera

15/08/2024

29/08/2023

Prvič zunaj pred enim tednom... Mami Eni, sin Stormy, hčerke Stela, Speedy in Shanty...

07/08/2023

Malo pasjega jezika za nas ljudi...

There are countless benefits of having a dog. The furry creatures offer unconditional love, loyalty, emotional support, and an unlimited amount of cuddles, especially when you’re feeling down. People might leave you, but dogs will stay with you for as long as they live. Worldwide, there are more t...

16/07/2023

Ko si morski pes domišlja, da vse, kar ujame, je njegov zajtrk...

09/07/2023

Andreja Rusjan iz Šempetra pri Gorici je izšolana veterinarka, ki živali zdravi tudi z alternativno medicino, saj prisega na celostno obravnavo in sodelovanje različnih strokovnjakov.

25/06/2023

Nazorni dokaz, kje se psi najbolj potijo...

02/03/2023

PUPPY JOINTS AND BONES
(These recommendations should always be discussed with your veterinarian.)

"When you get your 8 to 10-week-old puppies, please keep these images in mind. Although this photo is a very young puppy, it’s to show how much has yet to be formed. The bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments, and skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don’t restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it you don’t give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited, bouncing run causes impact between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in. But when you’re letting puppy jump up and down off the couch or bed, or take them for long walk/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint."
(https://www.hluhluwe.ch/articles/puppy-bones)

"Puppies' bones and joints are still developing until they are at least 18-24 months old. Too much exercise or walking can severely damage their bone and joint structures irreversibly. This should be taken seriously.

Things to avoid with your puppy:
*No jumping in or out of car, especially larger cars. This is because all the weight is on the puppy’s front legs and elbow joints as he lands. Lift the dog or use a ramp.
*No throwing balls or frisbee great distances for your puppy to chase. The sudden stopping and overreaching with the front legs is dangerous.
*No agility, jumping or flyball before 2-3 years old.
*Do not let other dogs knock or push the puppy over continually, includes body-
slamming.
*Avoid much stair climbing which can increase the risk of dysplasia.
*No fast turns or roll-overs"
(https://www.kodalihartlabradors.com.au/care-health/exercise)

23/02/2023

https://dogsfirst.ie/health-issues/cause-of-pancreatitis-in-dogs/

Chronic pancreatitis in dogs is a huge problem affecting 2/3 of healthy dogs by 7 years of age. This is disgraceful. It is caused by feeding dry food.

11/02/2023

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/health-via-nutrition-epidemiology-and-disease-detection-dogs/news-and-happenings/puppyhood-and-adolescence-diet-may-have-impact-on-dogs-gut-health-later-in-life

Puppyhood and adolescence diet may influence the incidence of canine chronic gastrointestinal problems later in life, according to a study carried out at the University of Helsinki.

10/02/2023

Mantera Hugo uživa na sončku

25/01/2023

https://mariborinfo.com/novica/slovenija/slovenci-razvili-zdravilo-za-zdravljenje-pasje-demence-prejeli-mednarodno

Urban Košak s Fakultete za farmacijo v Ljubljani je z ekipo prejel nagrado za najbolj inovativen projekt na področju zdravja živali na prestižnem dogodku Biofit, namenjenem prenosu tehnologij iz akademske sfere v industrijo in inovacijam v zgodnji fazi.

08/01/2023

https://www.bodieko.si/psi-v-povprecju-razumejo-kar-priblizno-90-cloveskih-besed-in-fraz

Psi v povprečju razumejo približno 90 človeških besed in fraz.

06/01/2023

https://animalwellnessmagazine.com/11-foods-anxiety/

Is anxiety making your dog antsy? Try these healthy and flavorful foods that will help your furry companion chill out and relax.

03/01/2023

https://365.rtvslo.si/arhiv/tuji-filmi/174925695

»Družinsko-pasji« film. Potepuški pes Gump išče svoje mesto med ljudmi. Zelo si želi imeti človeškega tovariša, a mora zato na svoji poti prestati številne izzive … GUMP – PES, KTERÝ NAUCIL LIDI ZÍT / CZ / 2021 Režija: F. A. Brabec / Scenarij: F. A. Brabec / Igrajo: Boleslav Polív...

30/12/2022

https://www.k9ofmine.com/how-to-break-up-dog-fight/

Dog fights can be scary stuff! Learn how to break up a dog fight quickly and effectively with these seven strategies that won't get you bitten - read now!

09/12/2022

Balance and Proportions

"In forming a judgement on any specimen of a breed, the general appearance, which is the first impression the dog makes on the eye, should be first considered. Secondly should be noticed its size, shape and make, or rather its proportions in the relation they bear to each other.
No point should be so much in excess of the others as to destroy the general symmetry, make or make the dog appear deformed, interfere with its powers of motion, etc.
Style, carriage, gait, temper and its several points should be considered separately in detail, due allowance being made for the bitch, which is not so grand nor as well developed as the dog". (KC British Bulldog)
"The correct specimen exhibits balance whether standing or in motion. Each part flows and fits smoothly into its neighbouring parts without calling attention to itself". (AKC Irish Setter)
Both these quoted parts of the breed standard present a word picture of a dog that is a complete whole.
Overall proportions produce distinctive silhouettes, and dogs will differ in proportions within their respective breeds due to the depth of the body and length of the leg. The correct body length and height at wither are vital to each breed's general balance and outline.
Recognising the correct length of the leg and depth and length of the body for each breed is an essential requirement for not only judging dogs but also assessing the correct breed type in your own dogs. It would be best to consider the breed's balance, purpose and movement.
However, there is balance, and there is balance. A dog that is incorrectly angulated both front and rear can be balanced. So, knowing the breed's purpose goes a long way to determining whether this dog is correctly balanced for the breed.
You also need to understand why it is built the way it is and have a picture in your mind of the ideal in the breed, keeping in mind how and why it moves the way it does.
Looking at proportions, some breed standards spell out exactly how long the body should be. However, body measurement terminology in breed standards needs to be more consistent.
We start with a rectangle, which is longer than high. There are two measurements under this category. Longer than high from the point of forechest to the point of buttock and longer than high from the point of shoulder to the point of buttock, with the latter being longer by nearly 2.5cm or 1 inch.
Then we have a square. The body length measured from the point of forechest to the point of buttocks is the same as measured from withers to ground.
Approximately square. Usually measured from the point of shoulder in a straight line to the buttock. So, slightly longer than high.
We have a "Square from withers in a straight line to the buttock". This means this breed is longer than high as there is a need for a forequarter in front of the wither!
Or the breed standards that indicate moderately long, moderately short, of sufficient length, somewhat long, long and low and all the other variables in the wording of the standards. Such as the vertically challenged breeds of Dachshund, Welsh Corgi Cardigan, Skye Terrier etc.
Train your eye to see balance, as it is a crucial part of correctly evaluating the dog.
Can you describe your breed's length-to-height ratio, even if it does not state it in the breed standard?

09/12/2022

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/how-to-stop-your-dog-from-pulling-on-the-leash/?utm_content=buffere2646&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Training your dog to not pull on the leash, or to get off the couch, or to sit still to harness him does not have to involve force. Learn more.

28/11/2022

Saying it again loud and clear for the people in the back!!
..ANGULATION AFFECTS ALL…

Horse people know all too well that the forehand is key to the conformation of a horse, and in dogs it is no different. The front – more specifically, the length and placement of the scapula (shoulder blade) – does not exist in isolation. That one pivotal conformation trait directly determines the placement of the neck, the carriage of the head, the depth of the chest, and, in the gait, the front leg extension and the soundness of the down and back.
No trait is harder to breed for, or easier to lose, than a good front. A good front, once lost, can take generations to recover, if at all. NEVER EVER SACRIFICE THE MOST DIFFICULT FEATURE TO REPAIR. Many established breeders, owners, exhibitors and even judges lack foundational knowledge of this area of anatomy, making it difficult for them to evaluate it properly.