Cats are Affectionate – Pet tip 190

Different people get house cats for different reasons. Some people are simply cat people; they love everything about cats and often have a few of them. Other people get cats as a compromise. They want to get a pet but …

Pot Bellied Pigs

You see a cute little piglet in a pet store. You’ve never thought of having a pig as a pet, but it’s so cute that you can almost begin to understand why someone would want to have a pot-bellied pig! …

Cats and dogs in pain – Pets in pain – Pet tip 125

Pain is an unpleasant experience that humans and animals alike will avoid if at all possible. When an animal’s pain is very great they will exhibit noticeable signs. The problem is that there is often a gap in communication between …

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Dog Answers

01 – Looking for a homeopathic remedy for fleas for my dog. Answered by Dr. Guindon
04 – Family dog can’t get along with daughter’s new dog. Answered by Samantha
05 – 3 month old Dalmatian is up…

Dog eats poop – coprophagia – Pet tip 150

According to most dog owners, poop eating is one of the most disgusting, unsightly and absolutely revolting habits that a dog can develop. The immediate response is one of disgust, and perhaps denial. My dog would NEVER do that!! Ah, …

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 …

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 …

Tip – 9 – Puppies chasing their tails – Should you be concerned?

Even though it may look like puppy has gone bonkers when he/she furiously chases its own tail, this is fairly normal behaviour. It is usually seen after the puppy has been separated from its littermates. Puppy is just playing by …

Tip 66 – Dog training courses – obedience training – socializing your puppy

In general, puppies that have had obedience classes with other puppies have less behavioural problems than those without any training. This is because dogs are natural pack animals and need to learn how to act with other pack members. Within …

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 …