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Pets and Animals ArticlesJan 2nd 2008
Dogs very often tell you when they are in pain although not always Should you find the down placement very painful for your dog and should he find it painful to lie down apart from his obedience lesson then it may be more beneficial to dispense with the DOWN command altogether These conditions vary with the individual dog so that ultimately you have to trust in your own evaluation of the situation and then follow...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Both obesity and advancing years reduce a dog's tolerance to extremes of heat The brachycephalic breeds those with the pushed-in face are particularly susceptible due to their normal respiratory difficulties It is through respiration that the majority of your dog's excess body heat is eliminated When you and I get overheated we breathe rapidly and perspire all over our bodies Because of their hair coats dogs are unable significantly to per-spire through their skins although...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Up until the late fifties and early sixties the successful outcome of many surgical procedures for older dogs was somewhat uncertain This was due in small part to the surgical techniques and materials employed at the time but primarily to the types of anesthetics that were available then Those anesthetics were often unpredictable sometimes produced longer periods of anesthesia than were needed for the operation and they had to be detoxified and eliminated largely by...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Before anyone can become a successful horseman there must be an understanding between owner and animal The horse is in many ways like a child He forms habits readily and whether they are good or bad is up to you The good habits must be developed and the start of bad ones stopped at the first sign You must build confidence Establish in your horse's mind your method of approval and whenever he does your...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Arthritis Arthritis has become a common ailment in dogs especially the older dog Several factors contribute to this condition including an all-cooked-food diet lack of exercise poor absorption of minerals and lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach It occurs as an inflammation in bones and joints The onset is gradual and the owner notices the dog having increased difficulty in walking getting up lying down running and moving in general Putting an arthritic dog...read more Jan 2nd 2008
How old should a bitch be when weaning her last litter In general a female should not be more than five years old when weaning her last litter nor younger than the second heat which means between one and two years old She should also be bred only every other heat which means a total of three or four litters throughout a female's lifetime How old should a male dog be before he should be...read more Jan 2nd 2008
What can be done for a very old dog with severe dysplasia problems First the condition would have to be evaluated through X-rays The symptoms may be due to a neurological problem and not a bone problem If surgery is indicated and the dog is checked out as a good surgical risk operating can prove very helpful in alleviating the pain Excellent results have also been obtained using vitamin C therapy What is the incidence...read more Jan 2nd 2008
A dog or a puppy absolutely thrives on consistency This is true all the way from finding and sticking to the right kibble to deciding what is and what isn't acceptable behavior Consistency makes a pup very very much happier and more secure than the bouncy kind of life many of us humans prefer Maybe you'll have to have periodic family councils to hammer out just what kinds of canine behavior are and are not...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Birds will generally be kept in cages throughout their life and this environment can seem very confined at times Birds are very intelligent creatures and some are smarter than others To keep them entertained there are fun pet products for birds that will keep them entertained for hours Some of these items will also help the bird to stay fit and live a happy life Every bird has a vain streak in them and many...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Parrots and other Psittacine Birds have been kept as pets for centuries since the days of ancient Rome Greece and other civilizations before them The African Grey Parrot was the best known in Europe during those times and was brought in by the merchant galleys In India and China which had older civilizations the Alexandrine and other Asiatic Parrakeets were kept by the natives Back in South America the Incas and other Indian nations kept...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Reading this article could save your dog's life Summertime brings longer days warmer temperatures and a need for safety Whether you live in the far north the deep south the coast or the desert the more you know about hot weather safety the better For example at temperatures of or even degrees Fahrenheit depending on humidity levels leaving your dog in the car can turn into a fatality Dog heat stroke happens fast Many places...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Puppies and dogs learn new things or change their behavior only if the undesirable behavior is punished or the desirable behavior rewarded We can reward a dog for performing certain tasks on command such as sitting lying down or coming with simple petting affection and praise You can also use rewards for coming when called for sitting when strangers arrive at the door rather than jumping up on them or for going to rest on...read more Jan 2nd 2008
Dogs and humans have been together for centuries Why are we such pals Dogs dig bark lick steal burgers from the grill get fleas worms ticks Dogs have to be trained to do their business outside and then it has to be cleaned up They have to be fed bathed brushed walked played with and watered Dogs need attention a veterinarian and must be cared for when you go on vacation or away for the...read more Jan 2nd 2008
There have been reports of different mold remediation companies using dogs in order to detect the presence of toxic mold in the homes and businesses that they are paid to treat Obviously this is probably not a good idea on the part of the remediation service as animals are not any less susceptible to the effects of toxic molds and other fungi than we human beings are Any medical mycologist will gladly give you this...read more Jan 2nd 2008
There are so many pet products for birds offered that some people might not realize that there is a difference in the foods that are fed to the various breeds of birds that can be brought into the home Some of these pet products for birds will come in the seeds sold in bags and then the pet owner could purchase other seeds that are considered a dessert for birds and it could be shaped...read more |
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