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Overfeeding Fish
Overfeeding is the number one cause of fish loss, and it’s not hard to see why. It is easy to forget how small our pet fish really are, and the fact that their appetites are not the same as ours. …
Eyes – Dog eyes – Cat eyes
When the veterinarian looks into your pet’s eyes, he or she isn’t just checking the animal’s vision. The eyes are the perfect window into your furry friend’s state of health, and can reveal medical problems in addition to compromised vision.…
Noah’s Ark and the Wet Nose
Noah’s Ark and the Wet Nose
(Excerpt from What Do Dogs Know) – Dr. Stanley Coren
“…Any discussion of dogs’ sense of smell ultimately leads to the greatest, most imponderable question about dogs — the question that nags at children …
Sunburn in cats and dogs – Pet tip 142
The sun is beating down, it is the middle of the day in the summer with a very high UV rating. Naturally, before you step outside you lather on the sunscreen, as you are aware that sunburn will predispose you …
Clicker training – dog training – Pet tip 99
“Click and treat”. This is the saying of all clicker trainers in the dog training world. Before being used in dogs, clicker training has been used in training other animals such as dolphins and horses. Clicker training uses a small …
Choosing a Dog Breed
Which dog breed is right for you?
WHICH BREED? By Dr. Bruce Fogle DVM
Purebreds now account for the majority of dogs in North America, Europe, and Japan. The variety of sizes, shapes, and coats available appeals to virtually all …
Dog Training – Breed Differences
Breed Differences
Humans have been breeding dogs for at least 10,000 years. Dogs were originally bred for behavior and ability, such as hunting, herding, and guarding, but in the last 200 years they have been bred primarily for their size, …
Epileptic Pets Can Still be Affectionate Loving Companions
Epilepsy and pets – epilepsy and cats and dogs
Epileptic pets can still be compassionate loving companions
Among all the diseases I encounter in my practice, one of the most notable is epilepsy. For most owners, the sight of their …
High Blood Pressure in Cats – Feline Hypertension – Pet tip 238
Although any cat can suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension) it is most commonly seen in middle aged or senior cats. In case we have forgotten what blood pressure means, blood pressure refers to the force (pressure) of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels; the higher the force, the greater the amount of stress that’s put on the heart to move the blood. This can cause the heart muscles to enlarge, get thicker, and weaken thereby reducing life expectancy. It’s one of the vital signs used to measure the overall health of many animals including humans.
