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06/01/2025

HOW TO CURE PUPPY OR DOG HICCUPS & WHY THEY OCCUR
Every mammal that has a diaphragm can experience hiccups, however if your dog gets them frequently, or they linger for more than 30 minutes, or the dog is experiencing coughing, then it’s time to visit your vet.
https://www.friendsofthedog.co.za/how-to-cure-puppy-and-dog-hiccups.html

07/12/2024

The IAABC offers a Parrot Communication Poster designed by renowned artist Lili Chin to help you better understand your feathered friend's body language and vocalizations! This resource is perfect for parrot owners, trainers, and enthusiasts aiming to strengthen their bond with their birds 🦜💖

Download the poster here: https://iaabc.org/parrot-posters

07/12/2024

Our goal is to prevent, treat and effectively manage behavior problems in companion animals to enhance and strengthen the human-animal bond. If you have any questions about your pet’s behavior please contact us.

27/11/2024

🦷 So when it comes to teeth, dental extractions for our furry friends is simply not just about "pulling teeth". Another really important fact to consider is that our furry friends need to be anesthetized during this procedure as they can't sit still like we can.🐾

While it's true that removing a tooth is neither easy nor enjoyable, it's important to understand that "pulling teeth" is an oversimplified way to describe this procedure. In fact, attempting to literally pull a tooth from your pet's mouth can lead to serious complications. 😬

Here's why pet teeth are different from ours when it comes to extractions:

🐶🐱 Complicated Root Structure: Dogs and cats have unique dental anatomy.
Unlike humans, their teeth often have etremely long roots that curve under other teeth, deeply embedded in the jawbone. Premolars and molars, found behind the canines, may even have multiple roots per tooth.

Due to this complexity, dental extractions for pets often involve sectioning or cutting teeth into pieces. This technique helps minimize the risk of root breakage, which could lead to future pain and dental abscesses if roots get left behind.

So remember, when it comes to your pet's dental health, it's essential to rely on the expertise of a veterinarian. They have the necessary skills and techniques to perform dental extractions safely and effectively, ensuring your furry companion's long-term oral well-being. 🩺❤️
Book a dental and or wellness check up for your dog at The Ridge Vet 031 566 4505

25/09/2024

TRAINING TUESDAY
Have you fallen victim to an attack of the furry land shark?

Puppy biting is a normal behaviour. So why do they do it and what can we do?

🐶Biting is a normal part of playing with their siblings and to them a lot of fun. When we play with our puppy, they will grab at us to get us to play. Teach them how to play with us appropriately by redirecting to a toy like a soft tug toy.

🐶Puppies learn about their environment by putting everything in their mouth
Provide management such as pens/barriers to prevent access to unsuitable things like your shoes, the power cords, your undies...... Also give them suitable options to chew and play with (think toilet rolls with dried treats to rip up, chews, frozen treats and treat dispensers)

🐶Make sure they get enough sleep. Often tired puppies tend to bite and mouth more than puppies who get enough down time. Set up a designate area for your puppy where they can rest and play. Puppy pens are great for this.

🐶Avoid Rough housing (grabbing, holding their mouth or playing with our hands) is not the best way to interact with our puppies. This just encourages biting and mouthing. We can play tug with a squeaky toy or a tug toy but this should not be our main game. Teaching tricks, such as shake or roll over, basic obedience, playing hide and seek or bring a toy back might be more appropriate.

🐶Should your puppy bite you – by definition any teeth on skin – stop the interaction, ask for a calm behaviour and redirect to something they are allowed to chew.
With patience and persistence, your puppy will understand that mouthing or biting will stop the game but keeping their teeth to themselves will get them the playtime they enjoy.

12/09/2024

"""""The idea that assigning human motivation to animals is a stupid thing to do is deeply ingrained in us. . . But the more we find out about our fellow creatures, the more the evidence is . . . we might in fact be guilty of the opposite bias – stubbornly looking the other way as animals demonstrate guilt, pain, happiness and theory of mind; of overestimating ourselves and underestimating the rest of the animal kingdom. . . If so, it’s an important mistake to correct. First, because there’s an obvious link between cruelty and the belief that your victims are not, like you, capable of deep suffering."

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We’re warned not to assign human qualities to other species, but evidence of their complex abilities is mounting

12/09/2024