Canine Influenza otherwise known as dog flu is a new disease threatening dogs.
Here are some things you should know about:
1. Dogs of all breeds and ages can get it.
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10 things NOT to do with your pets in the vet
Posted in Online Articles September 1st, 2010
No. 1: Don’t fail to contain your cats. Even if your cat is the sweetest thing on record, some other animals may not agree. The last thing we want is to see in our lobbies is an altercation in which one animal dies. Cat carriers are cheap and widely available. Use them.
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Why Cats Meow
Posted in Online Articles August 30th, 2010
These are the most common reasons why cats meow:
* To greet people. Your cat can be expected to meow in greeting when you come home, when she meets up with you in the house or yard, and when you speak to her.
* To solicit attention. Cats enjoy social contact with people, and some will be quite vocal in their requests for attention. The cat may want to be stroked, played with or simply talked to. Cats who are left alone for long periods of time each day may be more likely to meow for attention.
Making end-of-life decisions for pets
Posted in Online Articles August 26th, 2010
As pet owners, we’ve all been faced with, or will eventually face, the agony of making end-of-life decisions for our pets. Sometimes it’s because of an illness, other times it may be due to the natural aging process, but whatever it is, it never makes the decision any easier to make.
6 Tips to Better Communication with Your Pet
Posted in Online Articles August 25th, 2010
1. Be firm
When you tell your pet not to do something remember to correct him immediately. Be firm while doing so, even if you are in the middle of something else. When you do not correct your dog immediately, he will not know which behaviour was wrong.
Hot Spots: Acute Moist Dermatitis
Posted in Online Articles August 23rd, 2010
What is a hot spot?
A hot spot is a warm, painful, swollen patch of skin 1 to 4 inches (2.5 to 10 cm) across that exudes pus and gives off a foul odor. Hair in the area is lost rapidly. The infection progresses when the dog licks and chews the site. These circular patches appear suddenly and enlarge quickly, often within a matter of hours.
How much water should my dog drink?
Posted in Online Articles August 18th, 2010
Did you know?
A dog’s body consists of around 70% water and requires sufficient water to maintain a proper level of body fluids. Dogs lose a great deal of water daily through urination, respiration, and evaporation, a relatively small amount of losses can result in serious health problems, so it is very important that an adequate water supply be available at all times.
How to calculate your dog’s age
Posted in Online Articles August 16th, 2010
It’s common knowledge that dogs age faster than people. But the conventional wisdom that one dog year equals seven human years is an oversimplified view of how old your dog is in human years. Although a dog’s age averages out this way, there is quite a bit of variation. For example, dogs mature more quickly than children in the first couple of years. So the first year of a dog’s life is equal to about 15 human years, rather than seven.
Exclusive Interview with Paul McCutcheon, author of “The New Holistic Way for Dogs & Cats”
Posted in Online Articles August 13th, 2010
Dehydration in Dogs
Posted in Online Articles August 13th, 2010
What Causes Dehydration in Dogs?
Dehydration occurs when fluid levels drop to less than normal. This is due to either reduced water intake or increased fluid loss. Fluid loss can be due to overheating in hot weather or a bout of vomiting or diarrhea, especially in puppies.
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