Kinobi Standard Schnauzers

24/11/2024

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23/11/2024

To the person(s) reporting posts on our page as selling animals, kindly show yourselves the door.

We are EXTREMELY fussy who we place our puppies, when we have them, with. We don’t just give them to the person who gets here first with cash or someone who wants to pay more to cut the list, or worse, place an already sold puppy in their care disappointing an already confirmed home. Yes, that has actually happened on two occasions in 2022. We do NOT do business like that, nor are we interested in doing business with anyone who conducts themselves in such a manner.

So, if you’re the person who is reporting “selling” animals don’t be a coward, let’s have a conversation.

Photo for tax -GCH Kinobi’s Promises to Keep

19/11/2024

TRIGGER STACKING – WHEN BEHAVIOUR HAPPENS “OUT OF THE BLUE”

We’ve all had those days when nothing seems to go right and one frustrating thing after another happens to us, leaving us feeling wound up, stressed and ready to explode at the next unsuspecting person who dares to ask us something.

This “unsuspecting” person may think we have a serious behaviour problem or need anger management therapy, when the truth is that we’ve just had a really bad day or even a few bad days and don’t usually behave like this at all.

Dogs are no different and a behaviour that seems completely out of character or happens “out of the blue” is often caused by “trigger stacking”.

A trigger may be anything that increases a dog’s stress levels and has a negative impact on their emotional, mental or physical state.

These may be small things that we may not even notice or seem insignificant to us, but they are all adding to an increasing “stack” of events that may culminate in out of character behaviour.

When stress levels reach a certain point, the next stressful event, however small, may cause an explosive reaction that is completely unexpected.

Instead of just focusing on a particular behaviour and seeing it as a problem that needs to be prevented, take a step backwards, look at the bigger picture, look at events, circumstances or environmental factors that may have played a role leading up to that behaviour.

Being aware of potential stressors and allowing your dog time to decompress, relax and unwind for a few days will often mean the difference between “normal behaviour” and a behaviour that seems completely out of character.

18/11/2024

11/11/2024

This is an X-ray of a dog’s bent front leg. See that tiny white spec? That’s a microchip! It has migrated down the leg....far from where it was inserted, between the dog’s shoulders. This is actually quite common.....

When lost pets are scanned, the entire body SHOULD be scanned to catch any that have migrated. But, as an owner, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT THEIR YEARLY VET EXAM, to ask for a quick scan to make sure that: (1) the chip is still working, (2) the location of the chip is good, and (3) that the chip info is correct.

Remember microchips save lives and reunite families with their pet.... just have it checked regularly!

22/10/2024

We had our first suspected leptospirosis case this past weekend. What is leptosirposis? It kind of sounds like a Harry Potter curse. Yup, it is a "curse" that can attack the kidneys and the liver.

It is common in the spring and fall when we have a lot of puddles and moisture on the ground. When a rodent that carries this bacteria urinates in a puddle, your pet drinks or steps in it and then licks their paws, they can become infected.

it can be seen in rural areas as well as urban areas. In downtown Philadelphia or Boston, it can be seen due to the rodent population, even on side walks!

If your pet walks son damp leaves or licks their paws... they can be at risk!
This typically affects dogs more than cats.
There is a vaccine for it! You can vaccinate your dog against this bacteria. Since it is a bacteria and NOT a VIRUS, the vaccine is due EVEREY YEAR. An easy way to remember this is that the two L vaccines ( Lepto and Lyme) are due every year.

Although treatable, your pet can become VERY sick and require intense ICU care. Talk to your veterinarian about the lepto vaccine today if your pet hasn't had it!

18/10/2024

11/10/2024

Edit: Kenzie is now a Canadian citizen

Kenzie spent her morning at our vet’s office, and as suspected, was diagnosed with a UTI and conjunctivitis. She’s taking her meds like a pro - she loves peanut butter!

Another thing she loves is her seat in the car. I normally crate everyone in the car, no matter how short the trip, but she likes the bed. Yes, she’s wearing a seatbelt. Remember, if you’re using a seatbelt to use it with a harness and NEVER attach it to your dog’s collar!

02/10/2024

Kenzie had an exciting day today, running errands in her new car seat and a trip to the vet for her last vaccinations. Now she’s sacked out on the couch.