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Dog Walking
Who ever said that walking your dog should be a chore? Your dog, your companion, needs exercise every day. If you’re going to do something every day, you may as well enjoy it. Maybe you’re in the wrong mindset, or …
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 …
Feeding a Starved Dog
“Emaciated” was too mild a word to describe the condition of the young terrier mix. This sad animal had no known history other than obvious hardship. Her pathetic body condition was not the only testimony to her previous existence, a …
Dog Breeds that Don’t Travel Well
Many people love to travel. Some people love to travel with their pets. Others love their pets, but just cannot travel with them for various reasons. Perhaps the hotel that they plan to stay in does not accept pets, or …
Expecting Kittens
Pregnancy signs in cats – cat is pregnant
Expecting kittens – Dr. Bruce Fogle DVM
Early on, there are few outward signs of pregnancy.
The cat may adopt a more serene disposition.
Sensible nesting activity begins.
Pregnancy in cats lasts …
Deaf Dog – Jacob
The Story of Jacob the Deaf Boston
A story to encourage owners with deaf animals
As a small Boston Terrier puppy, it was difficult to tell if my dog Jacob was deaf or if he was simply following his own …
Choosing Fish for Aquariums
Once you have furnished your aquarium with the correct equipment and cycled the tank, you can start the most exciting step of setting up a new tank: stocking the community. This may include the fish you have already used to …
Lilies and Cats
The lily is a truly spectacular flower. Unsurpassed in beauty by most other flowers, it is often the central flower in floral arrangements that we keep in our houses. We often bring stunning Easter lilies into our homes in the …
Lost cat – lost dog – what to do when you lose your pet – Pet tip 101
There are few things that are more stressful to pet owners as when their pets get lost. Unfortunately though, pets get lost all the time. They dart outside when the front or back doors are open for a second. They …
Vomit – Cat Vomiting – Dog Vomiting
When should you be concerned about a dog that vomits? You should be concerned if a). there has been any known exposure to toxins, garbage, perhaps a bone, plants, antifreeze, drugs etc. If there is repeated vomiting and retching, perhaps …