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Dog Shows – Pet tip 200
Although most dog owners have never seen a live traditional dog show, they are still enormously popular with many dog lovers. Traditional dog shows such as the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show from the U.S. and the Crufts dog …
Lymphoma in the Dog
The lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes and the spleen, is extremely important in the body’s immunologic defense against “foreign” invaders, known as “antigens”. The lymph nodes contain numerous types of white blood cells that are important in the body’s …
Pain aggression in dogs – Pet tip 257
Unfortunately the following two scenarios occur from time to time: You’re innocently petting your cat or dog when all of a sudden your pet bites you. The same reaction can happen when you pick up your cat or dog the way you always do, when all of a sudden it bites you. What is going on here? Your pet NEVER bites you, and now that you are trying to show it some love, it bites you. Has your pet gone mad? What might be going on here is pain induced aggression.
It seems so obvious after you bring your pet to a veterinarian to figure out what is going on, but it may be as simple as pain induced aggression. Pain induced aggression means that your pet has exhibited an aggressive behaviour because it is in pain. This is especially common in older pets that may be suffering from arthritis or perhaps one of their internal organs is bruised or diseased.
Ferret Hyperadrenocorticism
Pet ferrets are becoming more and more poular and all ferret owners should know what hyperadrenocorticism is. Hyperadrenocorticism is one of the most common reasons for a sick ferret to go to the veterinarian. This disease is usually found in …
Carrot and Cinnamon Puppy Treats
Dog treat recipe – Carrot and Cinnamon Puppy Treats – From Better Food for Dogs
NB: This recipe is for doggie treats. It should not constitute the primary diet of your dog, and is not suitable for cats.…
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Mixed Dog Breeds – Mutts – Pet tip 182
When people think of the dog that they want to get they are often thinking about a purebred dog. Although purebred dogs are great choices if you know exactly what type of dog you want to get, if you are …
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Self-grooming Cats – Pet tip 161
Humans frequently bring their cats to professional pet grooming salons in order to keep their pets looking and smelling great. A professional groomer will give your cat a bath, cut its nails and groom its fur. Long-haired cats need more …
Tip 68 – Dog training – teaching your dog to stay
Once your dog knows its name and the sit command, another key thing for it to learn is the “stay” command. The stay command is used to make your dog stay put. It is extremely useful in circumstances where the …
Senior Citizens and Their Precious Pets – Pet tip 193
It’s a difficult thing to think about but many pet owners are in their later senior years and some of them have young pets. In the event that older pet owners fall ill or pass away, what will happen with …
