Working Dogs
A vital part of your team
Working dogs are vital to the farm and deserve specialist, practical care to keep them fit, comfortable and working longer.
Parasite & disease control
Fleas
Year‑round prevention and kennel treatment during infestations to stop skin damage.
Worms
- Quarterly worming for roundworms
- Monthly praziquantel for sheep measles prevention
- Treat dogs before entering sheep properties.
Vaccinations
Follow the link.
Feeding safety
Freeze or thoroughly cook sheep/goat meat before feeding to dogs.
Dog run
Annual on farm vaccinations, flea & worm treatment in October/November.
Book with your local clinic.
Farm dog direct
Door-delivered flea and worm products for your working dogs.
Email: [email protected] for more info.
Arthritis management
Early detection
Working dogs hide pain; watch for stiffness, shorter stride, reluctance to jump or reduced exercise.
Medical options
Continuous low‑dose anti‑inflammatories with higher dosing for heavy exercise or bad days.
Joint therapy
Synovan injections (loading course then monthly maintenance) can slow cartilage loss and reduce inflammation; responses vary.
Diet and supplements
Joint diets and omega‑3 supplements (e.g., Antinol, 4Cyte) support mobility; avoid low‑calorie diets for working dogs.
Environment
Insulated, padded kennels and winter coats reduce energy loss and ease symptoms.
Constipation
Signs
Straining, small, mucousy stools, discomfort, and/or vomiting.
Causes
Low‑fibre meat diets, prostate enlargement, pelvic injury.
Prevention
High‑fibre diet, unlimited water, avoid feeding bones, castrate adult males if appropriate.
Action
Early treatment prevents the need for anaesthesia or surgery.
Talk to our team
We can help you with vet assessment, tailored arthritis plans, weight/diet advice, and parasite protocols to keep your dogs performing.