Dog advice, tips & guides from trusted canine experts. K9 Magazine will help you feed, train & entertain your dog with our behaviour, nutrition & dog health advice.
Hydrocephalus is a condition which means ‘water on the brain’. Typically, it affects puppies and is usually congenital, so it will be present before the puppy is born or at birth. In some cases, a dog may suffer from the…
Whatever type of dog you own whether they’re a pedigree or not, most of us want our dogs to look bright-eyed and bushy tailed. It doesn’t matter if you ever want to show your dog. We take pride in our…
All of us dog owners can identify with that moment where our dog does something that, frankly, we really wish they wouldn’t. Millions, no, billions are spent and earned around the world as a result of dog owners who simply…
If your dog has a particular preference for a certain type of food, you might be wondering if their favourite (be it wet food or kibble) is better or worse than the alternative? We all want to ensure our dog…
So far in K9 Magazine’s guide to dog fleas, we’ve shown you how to spot if your dog has fleas, revealed where dog fleas come from and unveiled that most fleas found on dogs are actually cat fleas. Right up…
If your dog has jumped up and you’ve tried (and failed) to stop him it can be embarrassing, especially if you know he’s heard you, but have you ever wondered if you might be encouraging your dog to jump up…
Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs (canine IBD) is a condition that affects dogs by causing difficulty in the walls of the small or large intestine and changes in the structure of the intestines. The cause of this is unknown and…
It seems a simple enough question; how much food should I give my dog to ensure they are healthy, satisfied and maintain the optimal weight for their age, breed and lifestyle? The problem is, all too often we apply human…
Why do dogs do that thing they do? You know, that weird thing. That funny thing they do with their head, nose, feet, eyes, ears, tail. Actually, for lots of dog owners, wondering why their dogs do some of the…
We’re all guilty of falling for puppy dog eyes when we’re sitting down munching away on our own particular favourite snacks. A bunch of grapes? No, you can’t have that pal. You’d like some of my breakfast cereal? Sorry, it’s…
Puppies present a unique challenge. They’re a lot of fun. But boy can they be needy and demanding. So many first-time puppy owners remark how unprepared they were for the amount of time a puppy demands their attention. In fact,…
You might have seen viral videos or read some articles about CBD oil. This cannabis or hemp-derived product has proved very popular for humans and is a powerful anti-inflammatory as well as being a treatment for some mental health issues.…
With all the concerns about what’s in our food and water, many of us are paying more attention to what foods and water our dogs consume. For many households, having multiple cartons of bottled spring water, filtered water or flavoured…
We’ve conducted some research on some of the most common dog training questions dog owners are seeking answers to. It seems dog owners are keen to understand the answers to dog behaviour queries such as: Dominance (is it a real…
Across all ages, about 20 percent of dogs suffer from arthritis. The condition can be mild and unnoticeable or up to the point of excruciating pain and lameness. Your dog can have arthritis and joint pain but you can help…
