The Karma Dog Company

04/10/2023

So true!

08/07/2023

Just love this! 🥰

57.7K likes, 635 comments. “Pets are family, forever and always 🥺❤️”

25/04/2023

Thank you for visiting my page. I am retired now but post occasionally if I see something that I think will be of interest. Hoping you and your fur baby(ies) have the loveliest of days. Lisa

25/04/2023

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”

03/02/2023

Well worth the read … interesting change in thought around elevated dog bowls.

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

02/02/2023

Please be aware.

25/12/2022

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and happy and safe new year. ()

21/12/2022

Eeeps, visitors coming and want your dogs and company to get along? This post is an oldie but a goodie, designed to keep everything jolly and fun over the holidays when combining guests and holidays.
Jump in with your old holiday stories, it’s so helpful to read about a range of experiences! And, Happy Holidays!!


https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/your-dogs-and-the-holidays

16/12/2022

If you’re getting a pup this Christmas season, keep in mind what a huge transition it is for your pup to come from their mother’s den and their littermates to your home. 



This big period of adjustment coincides with a fear imprint period, meaning your pup will be more sensitive to new things and experiences and more prone to frights.

Your home is a whole new environment full of unknown smells, noises, objects and experiences and your pup is experiencing so many firsts. Pups can easily develop site aversion so you want to ensure your pup’s new home feels like a place of safety and comfort. 



The best thing you can do is make sure you create a calm, relaxed atmosphere, particularly for those first few days. Watch out for loud noises and ensure children are calm and not too noisy around the new pup. Include smells from the pup’s previous den/breeder if possible.

Be wary about:

- Having big crowds of people over for Christmas
- Taking your pup with you to Christmas events that may be crowded or noisy
- Going away from home during the holidays when your pup is still settling in (another big transition may be tough if your pup is very young)

Christmas can be a great time of year to get a pup when you’re off on holiday, just be conscious that you want things to be as calm and settled as possible for your new little one!

21/11/2022

It’s getting to that time of the year again. Please keep your pets safe.

31/10/2022

Happy Halloween! 🎃

17/09/2022

How cute is this! 🥂🤍🐶🤍🥂

How to include your dog in your wedding cake..

Bittersweet Pastry Shop
in chigago

11/09/2022

🥰

09/09/2022

RIP your Majesty … thank you for everything. 💜

03/09/2022

Good advice.

Smile, it’s Spring! 🌸✨🐝🌞

Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing and birds are chirping – it’s a lovely time to be outdoors and enjoy some much needed sunshine with our furry friends, but with the warmer weather comes hidden dangers for our pets!

It’s important to remember to check your pet’s coat for fleas, grass seeds and other objects which may become stuck in their coats and cause problems or discomfort.

🐶 How do I stop my pet from getting fleas? https://bit.ly/3cIMGzt
🐶 Why and how should I groom my dog? https://bit.ly/3CSAwyH

30/08/2022

It’s coming up to that tune of year again.

Snakes and Your Pets
Did you know we see more snake bites in spring than summer? In our experience, September to December seem to be the worst months for snake bites in dogs and cats. With the temperatures a bit lower compared to late summer, the snakes are a bit more sluggish. This means they don’t get out of your pets way quite as quickly so are more likely to bite in self-defence.
With snake bites, early recognition is important. Rapid treatment will make a huge difference to the speed of recovery and the amount of antivenom required.
For dogs, the “classic” presentation is the dog is outside then collapses suddenly. Within a few minutes the dog seems normal again. THIS IS A CRITICAL WARNING SIGN! A dog that does this has possibly had a lethal dose of venom. Contact your vet immediately for advice, as your dog will start to become severely affected very soon, possibly within a few minutes. Rapid treatment at this point may save your dogs life, and may mean less antivenom is needed, so could also save you a lot of money.
For cats and some dogs, especially when a lower dose of venom is injected, we see the animal becoming progressively weaker. The classic cat presentation is what we call the “plastic cat” – the cat is so floppy it is like it is made out of plasticine. A dog that has received a lower dose of venom may look much the same, or just a bit weak and staggery.
Many people don’t see the pet being bitten, and you will almost never be able to find the bite wounds when a pet has been bitten by a snake. The tooth marks are very small and there is rarely any bleeding, so not being able to find tooth marks doesn’t mean your pet hasn’t been bitten. High dose Vitamin C doesn’t work, so please don’t waste time trying to give this.
We have a type of antivenom in stock that covers Tiger and Brown (Dugite) snakes, so knowing what type of snake bit your pet isn’t critical. Please don’t kill a snake to try to identify it, as you risk being bitten yourself and once again time is important and trying to kill a snake will take valuable minutes.
To minimise the chance of your pet being bitten, keep your dog on a lead while walking through bushland and grass, and consider keeping cats indoors or in an enclosure. Cat enclosures such as those made by Katzone (www.katzone.com.au) also help protect your cats from injuries from cars and other animals.

26/08/2022

Happy International Dogs Day! 🐾🤍🐾

25/07/2022

With time, energy, a bond and love anything is possible. Just love this it made my day!

25/06/2022

So true. 🥰

22/06/2022

Love this. 🥰

Join our group: ‏‎Animal Lovers Society‎‏

16/06/2022

Sad. 😔

12/06/2022

A thought provoking article …

The Perth dog markets are out of control. Before people go falling in love with that fluffy little face, they need to ask themselves some harder questions.

06/06/2022

If you are thinking about getting one of these breeds …

03/06/2022

Learn to Speak Dog and Teach Your Kids
https://doggonesafe.com/Dog-Detective

03/06/2022

😁

31/05/2022

Sniffing is a really valuable tool for our dogs, so its really important to ensure you promote and allow sniffing activities.
Whilst it can feel like forever when our dog stops and sniffs, in reality its not usually long at all.
Remember that when our dog is sniffing there are so many benefits to them :- they are gaining information, destressing, using their brains and lowering their heart rate to name just a few!

So when your dog pauses to check out a scent, make the most of the time and stop, be present and give them the time they need to sniff.

26/05/2022

Good advice! 😊

No, a Belgian Malinois does not make the best dog for a first time dog owner 🥲

11/05/2022

♥️

08/05/2022

When a dog trusts you they are more likely to listen, understand and respond when you want them to do something. And if they don’t, it’s not because of a lack of respect. It is due to a lack of understanding or a break in communication on your part, and rather than punishing your dog because you think he is being disrespectful, you must spend more time teaching and helping him negotiate the human world he lives in.

https://positively.com/victorias-blog/does-your-dog-respect-you/

08/05/2022

05/05/2022

Although a dog’s brain is just one-tenth the size of a human brain, the part of the dog’s brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is forty times greater than that of a human's. A dog’s sense of smell is therefore estimated to be a hundred thousand times better than ours.

https://positively.com/dog-training/understanding-dogs/canine-senses/smell/

25/04/2022

Forever grateful. 🙏🏻

21/04/2022

Dogs are family ❤

17/04/2022

Hope you are having a happy and safe Easter. ✨🐣✨

REMEMBER. Easter treats can be toxic to our pets! 😰🐶

What crimes have your pets committed? 🤔🐶

Bonus points if you show us a pic of the prime suspect 😄👇

RSPCA WA said these five household hazards should be kept away from prying paws:

🍫 Chocolate: Even a small amount of chocolate can have terrible consequences.
Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea, lack of appetite, rapid heart rate, tremors, and seizures. If ingested in large enough quantities, poisoning can be fatal.

🍇 Raisins, grapes and currants: These are common ingredients in hot cross buns.
They can cause acute kidney failure in some dogs, which is debilitating, expensive to treat, and can be fatal.

🌷 Easter Lilies: Along with several of the other types of lilies, these can put your cat into acute kidney failure, which can be fatal.
Even a small nibble or pollen on their fur or paws while grooming can be very dangerous.

🍬 Foil/wrappers: Foil and wrappers can be swallowed and cause a blockage in your pet’s intestinal tract, requiring surgery.
The artificial “grass” in Easter baskets poses a similar risk.

🐣 Easter toys: Baby chick toys, plastic eggs and bunnies are cute for kids, but they can also be tempting for pets and pose a choking hazard.

Tell EVERYONE!

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13/04/2022

WE have the resources to help YOU prevent bites!

https://cattledogpublishing.com/

01/03/2022

Morning everyone. FYI.

Pet owners beware, a chemical that can be found in trace amounts in some COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits may be toxic to animals if ingested. 🧪⚠️

The WA says RAT buffer solutions may contain a chemical called sodium azide which could be a risk to small animals such as puppies, small dogs, cats, kittens, small mammals, and birds.

"As Rapid Antigen Test kits become part of our lives, please ensure you take the care to keep them out of reach of animals and dispose of them properly to minimise the risk to your pets," the RSPCA said.

"Please call your veterinarian or contact the Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 869 738 urgently if an animal has ingested even a small amount of the buffer solution."

17/02/2022

Sometimes it’s easier to just not plant in the first place!

The list of poisonous plants grown in gardens is long. While serious poisoning of dogs resulting from dining on the garden is not common, it has happened.

17/01/2022

So true. 🙌🏻😊

10/01/2022

Just a heads up to watch out for blowies that have washed up and to keep your dogs away. 😳

They’re considered a pest by fishers and swimmers. But experts warn there is a fatal threat to dogs.

07/01/2022

Love it! Happy weekend people! 💛

New Year's resolution, anyone?