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Tip 78 – Cat treats – table scraps – Can I give my cat treats
Cats are finicky creatures especially when it comes to what they will eat. We humans are often tempted to give them some of our human food as treats because we feel they are not eating enough of their own food. …
History of the Dog and Human Relationship
Dogs and Humans – How the relationship began
(excerpt from The Intelligence of Dogs) Dr. Stanley Coren
“…We will probably never have conclusive evidence to tell us how dogs and humans first formed their personal and working relationship with each …
Dog Training Styles – Pet tip 206
Although most dogs are ‘good dogs’ many dog owners are faced with the occasional behaviour problem. Normally dog behavior problems are pretty straightforward; jumping, over-barking, chewing on inappropriate things are all common examples of dog behaviours that humans don’t appreciate. …
Permethrin Kills Cats – Pet Tip 247
Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide that is used in agriculture, forestry, home pest control, and in the treatment of head lice in humans. Permethrin is a neurotoxin, meaning it attacks the nervous system of insects causing over-excitation and death. It is found in a wide range of topical flea and tick products that can be purchased in the grocery store, pet store, and large retailers. Although these products are safe when used on dogs they are toxic to cats and cause feline permethrin toxicosis.
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Pet Travel – Traveling Cats and Dogs
Many people love to travel. One worry that always crosses a pet owner’s mind is how their pet is doing back at home. Is he/she adjusting well? Is he/she being well taken care of? Some pet owners just feel lonely …
Seizures or Convulsions in Animals
What is a seizure?
A condition where neurons in the cerebral cortex of the brain fire with an uncontrollable but synchronous fashion that never occurs during normal behavior. It’s kind of like a mini electrical shock occurring in a localized …
Stud Tail and Cats – Pet tip 229
In order to be a diligent cat owner we must pay keen attention to any noticeable changes on our cat’s body. Sometimes it’s easy to spot a difference as in the case of a large growth. Other times though, you …
Dog Bones
Bones… The Really Scary Part
Dogs eat non-digestible dirt, rocks, tampons, plastic squeaky toys, and rawhides. They vomit, choke, poop out foreign objects, sometimes need veterinary attention… these are real dogs in real life. One of my Rottweilers had to …
