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Seizures or Convulsions in Animals
What is a seizure?
A condition where neurons in the cerebral cortex of the brain fire with an uncontrollable but synchronous fashion that never occurs during normal behavior. It’s kind of like a mini electrical shock occurring in a localized …
Puppies Kittens and Pet Stores – Pet tip 176
It is tempting to buy puppies and kittens from pet stores when we are considering getting a new pet. Pet stores always seem to get puppies and kittens at the right age when they look so cute and playful behind …
Symptoms of Illness
If your dog shows any of the following symptoms, it is important that you bring it the vet as soon as possible.…
Symptoms of dog illness include
Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, genitalia.
Not eating or eating much less
Tip 83 – Can my cat get depressed – depressed cat – cat depression
Just like humans, cats can suffer from depression. The usual reasons they become depressed involve major changes (in the mind of the cat, or the human for that matter) to their routine. Changing cat food or kitty litter (both the …
Elimination Disorders in Cats
Feline elimination disorders (FEDs) can be difficult to deal with. They may take time to resolve, require detective work to find the cause of the problem, and undermine the human-animal bond. However, there are ways to tackle this issue.
Inappropriate …
Tip 47 – Cat marking by spraying and urination
The phenomenon of cats marking their territory, especially indoors, produces anxiety for many cat owners. The very first thing to know is that cats are not malicious or sneaky; They don’t go around marking objects by spraying to irritate you. …
Getting a Dog
Dogs are truly a man’s best friend. Their unconditional love and non-judgmental nature makes them the greatest companion. They are always ready to play, but if the moment is not right, they are just as happy to sit quietly by …
Head Halters for Dogs
What is it?
It is an innovative training tool which is humane, safe, and easy to use. While respecting the natural instincts of dogs, it has been scientifically developed to achieve effective control of the dog and to control undesirable …
Tip 57 – Dog in heat – signs your dog is in heat – the Estrous cycle
Once a female dog reaches puberty it begins its regular cycles of Estrus or heat which allows the dog to release eggs and reproduce. Most females have 2 cycles per year. Signs that your dog is in heat include vaginal …
