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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 …
Glowing eyes in cats and dogs – Pet tip 119
Have you ever been frightened at night when looking in your backyard, seeing a pair of glowing eyes glaring back at you? As you quickly flick on the porch light, your fears subside as you realize that it is just …
Asking your Vet Questions – Pet tip 231
Bringing your pet to see the veterinarian can be stressful on your pet but it can also be stressful on you the pet owner. This is especially true if you are going to see the vet to deal with a …
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.
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Zoonosis in Exotic Pets
You most likely already know that humans can catch diseases from wild animals. You’ve probably also given thought to the diseases that we can get through our interactions with pets. However, if you own, or are thinking about owning, an …
Tip – 44 – Dog biting – bite inhibition
All puppies love to play by being mouthy and biting or chewing anything they can get their sharp little teeth into. These sharp teeth are the reason that it is crucial for puppies to learn bite inhibition (controlling the force …
Paralysis of the Larynx
A trip to the veterinary clinic is not always fun. It’s even less fun if you’re rushing your dog in as an emergency. One moment your dog is happy, healthy, and running around; the next moment it has collapsed on …
Water Danger and Dogs – 153
Did you know that not all dogs have the natural ability to swim? In fact, water can be downright dangerous even to dogs that love swimming! There are no ‘doggie lifeguards’, hence it is your responsibility to watch over your …
Pet Degus
Degus have not been on the pet scene for long, but people are falling in love with these affectionate, sociable little animals. Degus come from the foothills of the Andes in South America and were imported into North America in …
