All About Dogs Magazine
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July/Aug 2011 Issue
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Archived Articles
Browse through some of our interesting articles previously featured on our front page. Please click on an article below to view the story:
Interesting Stories
Zingela Catches a Tiger!
Conraad de Rosner, the owner and trainer of five-year-old Zingela the Weimaraner who was instrumental in finding Panjo the tiger when he was lost en route to the vet, had no doubt that Zingela would get the job done. “Zingela is trained to find all kinds of wildlife” said Conraad. “All he needs is the scent, and if the animal is there, he will find him.”
Paws in History
Most world leaders and other famous people have had a dog in their lives! Read about dogs that have helped their owners take decisions which have changed the world!
Activities
North America/South African Musher Exchange Program
When was the last time you stuffed a real big Mac in your sled bag for a trail snack? Or, saw a moose from your 4-wheeler? Has a timber wolf ever snatched a yappy little poodle from your neighbour’s porch? Ever driven on the right side of the Highway? If not, you haven’t lived a full life.
Howling Huskies - Sledding Team Invites You
Howling Huskies Sledding Team holds weekly dry-land sleds at Riversands Farm near to Dainfern estate. It is a social club that meets every Sunday morning at sunrise during the winter months of the year to run their working-breed dogs. Contrary to the name, many folk run other working breeds too.
Puppies
Puppy Nutrition
The importance of correct puppy nutrition
Puppies 101
All about puppies and how to care for them
Water safety
Pool drownings can be prevented...
Breed Information
Staffies have talent
With the right owner and dog and correct training techniques, even Staffies can dance!
Hound from hell
Julian Shore asks whether the bad reputation that American Pit Bull Terriers have is as a result of bad owners and sensationalist reporting in the media. You be the judge!
Fine Feathered Friend
Why do Salukis have different colours and coat types?
Health
Browse through some of our interesting health articles previously featured on our front page. Please click on an article below to view the story:
Canine Genetic Disease Testing
Many breeds of dogs carry untreatable diseases and disorders from parent to puppy. The puppy inherits the disorder or predisposing factors from its parents, and this is commonly known as a genetic disease. It is 
important to note that it is not only purebred or pedigreed dogs that are affected by genetic disease.
Springtime
Although not as arduous for South Africans as our friends in northern climes, winter does reduce most of us to despair. We hate going outdoors, we lurk inside our homes wearing loads of jerseys, wrapping up in fleecy blankets, trying to climb into the heater and eating too much, and comforting ourselves that we will lose all this when summer comes. Humans and dogs can benefit from a spring-clean.
Are you listening?
Of all the species on earth the domestic dog is the one creature with the most diverse set of ears. In a room full of people pretty much everyone has the same ear; however dogs have at least five different types from the traditional canid prick ear, the large floppy ears of the Bassett Hound, the erect butterfly-shaped ears of the Papillon, to the tiny shell-like ones of Sharpei. These of course exclude the manually cropped ears of various breeds in countries which still permit cropping.
Worms and the health issues!
Dogs are victims of several internal parasites frequently referred to as worms. The most common are the roundworms that infest most puppies at some time in their young lives and tapeworms that can be a big problem when flea infestations are high.
Check up on your dogs teeth
September is Oral Health Month – time to check your dog’s teeth
Ticks and Fleas
Getting rid of parasites
Snakes in the dogbox
What would you do if your dog was bitten by a snake?
Rabies
Recently in the news, Dr. Mats Abatzidis tells us more about this disease.
Obesity
Did you know that losing weight can save a pet's life.
Medical conditions of Poodles
Dr Anthony Zambelli discusses the Poodles and medical conditions to which some might be prone.
Fats in the canine diet
Fats play such an important role in the diet of a dog. Too little fat, and the dog’s health suffers– too much fat, and the dog becomes obese, resulting in a different set of problems. Knowing the facts about fats is thus quite useful. Read the full story.
Herbs for Dogs
Your dog has a cough? Give him the herbal treatment.