Living With Dogs (28 page)

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Aggression 23, 54, 79–81, 82, 85, 177–8, 196, 198–9

Allergic colitis 70

Allergies 70, 145–6, 209–10

Anthropomorphism 145–6

Australian Companion

Animal Council (ACAC) 69, 109, 112

Australian Veterinary

Association (AVA) 70, 159–61, 164, 206

Behaviour

Barking 7, 86–9, 90, 94, 100, 115, 186–7, 192, 193–4

Biting 61, 92, 174–5, 177–9

Chewing 61, 71, 98, 187–8

Defecating 62, 99, 143, 186, 203–4
see also
Housetraining

Digging 83, 84, 91, 94, 192–3

Fetishes 202–4

Food fadding 78, 207–8

Growling 84, 92, 179, 199

Licking 202, 209

Timidity 59–60

Urinating 62–3, 99, 139, 186, 188, 203–4
see also
Housetraining

Boarding 201–2

Boredom 91–2, 93–101, 192–4

Breeders 25, 26–34, 162, 182, 222

Breeding 105–6, 165, 216

Breeds

Afghan Hound 45–6

Alaskan Malamute 52–3

Basenji 46

Basset Hound 46–7

Beagle 46–7, 144

Bichon Frise 36

Bloodhound 47

Boxer 53

Bulldog 55–6

Bullmastiff 53

Cattle Dog 20, 79, 80, 177, 178

Chihuahua 36–7

Chow Chow 56, 78

Collie

Border 50

Rough 50

Bearded 49–50

Corgi 22, 51, 66, 95

Dachshund 47–8, 144

Dalmatian 56

Dobermann 25, 54–5, 144, 177, 178,

English Setter 44

German Shepherd 25, 51–2, 54, 66, 131, 146, 177, 178

Golden Retriever 44, 66

Gordon Setter 44

Great Dane 56

Greyhound 48

Irish Setter 44

Kelpie 81–2, 83, 92, 105

Labrador 24, 73, 66, 92, 106, 144

Retriever 44, 66, 106, 144

Newfoundland 43

Old English Sheepdog 52

Pekingese 38, 144

Pomeranian 37–8

Poodle 24, 56–7, 95, 218

Pug 38–9

Rhodesian Ridgeback 48

Rottweiler 23, 54–5, 80, 144 177, 178

Samoyed 53

Schnauzer 53

Shih Tzu 56

Spaniel 24, 44–5, 218

English Springer 45

Cavalier King Charles 24, 36, 95

Cocker 45, 95, 213

Terriers 23, 39–40, 146, 188, 214, 219

Airedale 40, 144

Australian 144

Border 40

Bull 22–3, 40–1, 130, 177, 178

Cairn 41, 212

Fox 41–2

Irish and Scottish 42

Jack Russell 42–3

Maltese 24, 37

West Highland 95

Yorkshire 39

Weimaraner 43

Whippet 48, 95

Cancer 146

Cushing’s disease 170, 212

Cystitis 139

Dermatitis 65, 127, 145–6

Diabetes 170, 212–3

Diet 67–71, 143, 206, 212–3

Discipline 61, 73, 83–4, 90, 195, 197
see also

Housetraining, Training

Distemper 66

Dog Act 175, 179–80

Dogs and

Other dogs 61–2, 102–3, 188–90

Other animals 190

Cats 107, 200

Families 38, 83, 85, 114–5, 178–9, 218

Emergencies 219–221

Euthanasia 170–2

Exercise 71–2, 92, 93, 97, 98–101, 117–9, 116–7, 195, 204–5

Feeding 27, 106, 138, 206, 207–8
see also
Diet

Free exercise 96–7, 100–1, 116–7, 119–20

Health

Bladder 139

Bones 31, 71, 144–5, 213

Bowel 67, 126, 132, 133, 134, 135, 149

Brain 66, 140, 221–2

Ears 65, 126, 141, 209

Eyes 139, 140, 141–2, 149–50, 213, 220

Grooming 65–6

Heart 67, 71, 132–3, 136, 142, 150–1, 170

Kidneys 71, 139, 150–1, 216

Liver 66, 71, 140, 211, 216

Mouth 140, 142–3, 207

Nose 143

Reproductive system 143

Skin 65–66, 126, 130–2, 145–6, 209

Teeth and gums 70–1, 142–3, 206, 207

Treatment 147–52,
see also
Pests, Worms

Upper Respiratory system 140, 143, 206

Vaccinations 27, 66–7, 141

Weight 106, 119, 134, 139, 169–70

Hepatitis 66

Housetraining 62–3, 186, 203–4
see also
Training, Discipline

Inherited disorders 25, 30–2, 144, 215

Kennel cough 67, 140–1

Leash and collar 59, 72, 86, 116–7, 119, 195, 203

Mating 103–6

Microchipping 27, 181–2, 192

Osteoarthritis 144–5, 148, 216

Pancreatitis 140, 151

Parvovirus 66, 67, 121

Pests

Fleas 126, 127–9, 208–9

Mites 126, 130–1

Ticks 126, 131–2

Lice 126, 129

Ear mites 126

Sarcoptes Mange 125, 130 209

Demodex mange 130–1
see also
Signs of illness

Petcare Information and

Advisory Service (PIAS) 20–1, 93, 100, 110, 113, 114, 117–9

Pnuemonia 140

Prevention of Cruelty to

Animals Act 22, 167, 168, 181, 215

Puppy farms 28, 165–6

Registration 29, 30, 180–2, 216

RSPCA 21, 22, 26, 33, 34, 101, 106, 117, 122, 155, 156, 157, 158–61, 168, 169, 181, 191–2, 202, 205, 218

Separation Anxiety 89–91, 174, 193–4, 199, 202

Signs of illness

Bad breath 142–3, 206

Coughing 140–1, 142, 150–1

Depression 138, 140, 151

Diarrhoea 67, 68, 70, 126, 133, 134, 138, 139, 140, 149, 220

Lameness 138, 144

Vomiting 67, 70, 126, 133, 138, 139, 140, 149, 151, 221

Sleeping arrangements 30, 63–4, 107, 192

Tail docking 29, 107, 162–3

Temperament 25, 31, 57–8, 82, 84–6, 106, 192

Training 59–61, 72–3, 83–4, 96, 196, 197–8

Basic commands 72

see also
Discipline, Housetraining

Travel 200–1

Worms 27, 126, 132–7

Heartworm 67, 132, 136

Roundworm 121, 125, 133–4

Hookworm 121, 134

Whipworm 121, 134–5

Tapeworm 125, 135, 210–1

see also
Signs of illness, Treatment

Dr Hugh Wirth
was the honorary national president of the RSPCA until 2006, and is currently the president of RSPCA Victoria. He has been a vet for over 40 years and is a passionate advocate for responsible pet ownership. He lives in Melbourne with two Cornish Rex cats, Eric and Molly.