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April 2012
Dear Petlover,
Hi there it’s Marko, one of the owners/administrators on Pets.ca and this is our second newsletter of 2012. We intend to only put out occasional newsletters, so rest assured you will not get bombarded with mailings. If you …
Dog Separation Anxiety
Dogs are social animals. They form strong attachments (sometimes too strong) to other dogs and people. Nowadays with an owner’s long hours out of the house and busy schedule, it is very important that they train their dog to stay …
Dog Diarrhea – Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea – cats and dogs that have diarrhea – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
Diarrhea – cats and dogs – General rule of thumb
When should you be concerned about a dog that has diarrhea? With any blood or mucous, there …
Canine Leptospirosis
Summertime’s warm weather means that dogs get to spend more time playing outside. A great majority of dogs love to swim at the cottage and explore the different smells the environment has to offer. Summertime also means that local wildlife, …
Pet Snakes
First, we must dispel the myth that snakes are slimy vile creatures. It seems that even with increased awareness about snakes, this idea somehow persists. Snakes are silky smooth, quiet creatures, and pet snakes make wonderful companions. They are free …
Coughing in Dogs and Cats
Coughing cats and dogs – The coughing pet
Cough is a common problem in dogs but occurs less frequently in cats. Cough is caused by irritation of the throat, airways or the lungs. The main airway to the lungs known …
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 …
Hamsters Mice Rabbits
You might find yourself in the following scenario: The kids are constantly begging for a pet. Dogs are too large, birds are too noisy, you are allergic to cats, and reptiles scare your significant other. You suggest fish, but the …
Cancer in Cats and Dogs – Pet tip 230
The word cancer scares the heck out of most people. Most of us know someone that has had cancer and many of us know of friends or family members that have died of cancer. In terms of a basic definition, …
