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Freeze dried cats and dogs
Our love for our pets is so strong that when pets pass away many humans grieve deeply. The length of grieving will vary drastically depending on the person but many people are just devastated when their beloved pet dies. Cats …
Tip – 31 – Dog has ear mites – cat has ear mites – itchy ears
If your cat or dog is scratching a lot around the ear or neck, along with repeated head shaking, and a possible bad smell coming from the ear(s), a common cause might be ear mites. Ear mites are tiny parasites …
Tip 69 – Hairballs in cats – cat has hairballs – treating a hairball problem
Hairballs (trichobezoars) are balls of hair that end up in a cat’s stomach when the cat licks its fur as part of its regular grooming routine. Since cats spend about 10% of their waking hours grooming themselves primarily by licking …
Check your Pet for Obesity to Prevent Disease
Prevention of illnesses is becoming increasingly more important among pet owners, as opposed to the times when veterinarians were consulted only when pets were already sick.
These days, owners will provide preventative care routinely to their pets, including vaccinations, deworming …
Cat Breeds
Purebred dogs are very popular. They are carefully bred for personality and appearance. Many people are devotees of specific breeds, and it is not uncommon to see purebred dogs. What most people don’t realize is that cats have also been …
Pets 411
Welcome to The Pet Business Directory Pets-411 Search Engine
Pets.ca has over 80,000 pet businesses listed by Category, City, and State/Province. And the directory is growing daily!
Find a business in your area. Start by choosing your province/state from the …
Tip – 36 – Howling dogs – why dogs howl
Howling is a form of communication in dogs. It is a way for dogs to signal their presence to other dogs that are often located far away. It is common in wolves and coyotes, both relatives of today’s domestic dog.…
Housebreaking and Crate Training
Dog training basics – Crate training and house training your dog or puppy
HOUSEBREAKING AND CRATE TRAINING – By Stanley Coren
Using the kennel crate method of housebreaking your puppy or dog is probably the most effective and most humane …
Play bow posture – Pet tip 105
Aside from barking and marking behaviours, one of the key ways in which dogs communicate with other dogs and with humans is through body language. Both the fine and not so fine details of a dog’s body language are of …
