Behavioural problems are unfortunately one of the most common reasons for surrender and euthanasia of pets. Although it is certainly possible to train your pet at home, puppy preschool and obedience training provide your dog with socialization with other dogs, with other people and exposure to novel situations which training at home cannot. For young [...]
It is common for pets to develop abscesses and infections caused by penetrating grass seeds. Grass seeds can gradually work their way through a pet’s skin aided by the bristles on the seed. Unfortunately this is often hidden by the dog’s hair and not noticed until there is a severe infection or a discharging abscess. [...]
Keeping your pet free of worms has never been easier yet disturbingly many pets seen at vet clinics are still carrying intestinal worms. Worms can infect your pet via uncooked meats, during digging and grooming and through the skin. Intestinal worms can affect people as well, especially children. The good news is intestinal worm control [...]
You must treat your pets as you would a small child. Keep ALL detergents, chemicals, and medications well out of reach. Many people assume that cats are too fussy or too smart to be poisoned. But due to their small size, grooming habits and metabolism, poisoning can be a serious risk for cats. Depending on [...]
Most car sickness is related to anxiety and not motion related at all. Car trips can be associated, in your dog’s mind, with unpleasant experiences such as separation from litter mates, or perhaps an anxious experience at a boarding kennel or veterinary clinic. If this is the case the solution is simple – allow your [...]
1. Ensure someone reliable is organized to care for your pets if you are going away. 2. If your pet is going into boarding kennels ensure that it is fully vaccinated. 3. Be careful feeding your dog excess leftovers at Christmas. 4. Excess scraps can cause gastroenteritis. 5. Chocolates can be toxic to dogs. 6. [...]
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