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The Conversation 31st July 2019, 00:21 GMT+10 Declawing a cat might sound as simple as trimming your pet’s nails. But it’s actually major surgery. A veterinarian cuts through the joint to amputate part of the cat’s toes, from the last knuckle out to the tip of the claw. Scratching things is a natural behavior for cats. It lets them get …
Train Your Pet to Come To You When the Fire Alarm Goes Off Meghan Moravcik WalbertYesterday 2:30pm The next time you burn a batch of bacon, filling your kitchen with smoke and setting off your fire alarm, react quickly—remove the pan, furiously fan the air around the alarm with a kitchen towel and give your pet a treat. Reddit user …
Coyote enters house through doggie door, killing pet in ‘unprecedented’ attack By Alexa Díaz Staff Writer July 17, 201911:35 AM Buena Park officials are warning residents to be prepared for coyote encounters after a bold predator recently entered a home through a doggie door and attacked two dogs, killing one in what officials called an “unprecedented” attack. Noting an increase …
If you think back to some of the most stressful events in your life, you’ll probably remember major life events like a death in the family, the breakup of a marriage, or sudden unexpected unemployment. You may not realize that, for most people, moving to a new house is right up there in the list of highly stressful life …
Each and every pet deserves the best care possible, but unfortunately, it isn’t always feasible. When a pet falls ill or gets injured, pet guardians who are struggling financially may be forced to make an impossible decision. Thanks to modern innovations and social media, pet guardians can now use crowdfunding to their advantage. What Is Crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is …
You’ve just bought home your new puppy and everything is going perfectly so far. That is until the honeymoon period is over and it’s time for you and the other adults in the house to go back to work, while the kids head back to school. It is at this time that many puppies start to develop separation anxiety: a …
In the 1960s, I knew people who, before going on vacation, would take their dogs to a shelter to be euthanized. They reasoned that it was cheaper to have a dog euthanized – and buy a new one upon returning – than pay a kennel fee.Two decades later, I was working at Colorado State’s veterinary hospital when a group of …
Dogs can love the winter. There are few more heart warming images than a happy dog playing in the snow with his owner. However, as with all animals, winter can be a time of discomfort for dogs and even danger. Here are some tips on keeping your dog safe, happy and healthy during the colder months. Do not leave your …
You may be harming your pet and don’t even know it. Take a look at his toe nails. Are they long? Do you hear their clicking sound when your pet walks across a tile or wood floor? If the answer is “yes,” then you’re putting your pet at risk. You see, unclipped nails can cause lameness, aggravate arthritis and hip …
Whether you’re going to the vet, moving to a new house or doing something that stresses out your dog, these proven techniques will help you soothe your anxious pet. All pets have phobias. You might already know what triggers anxiety in your dog and you might be looking for ways to relieve his stress. These hand-picked tips have been tried …