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Tip 47 – Cat marking by spraying and urination
The phenomenon of cats marking their territory, especially indoors, produces anxiety for many cat owners. The very first thing to know is that cats are not malicious or sneaky; They don’t go around marking objects by spraying to irritate you. …
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Tip – 28 – Dog training – Dog nail cutting – clipping
NAIL CLIPPING
Should the dog show signs of being uncomfortable when clipping its nails, first get it accustomed to its paws being handled by massaging each of its paws for 10 or 15 seconds, until it shows no negative reaction …
Tip – 11 – Cats and Strangers
Cats and strangers in the house
Why do cats tend to gravitate toward those people that don’t like cats?
This is a common occurrence at house parties. A group of friends gather together at a house that has a cat. …
Ferret Insulinoma
Ferrets are high-energy critters that spend hours each day playing and looking for ways to escape. As a result, it can be extremely alarming if your ferret suddenly lacks energy to play. This lethargy is commonly caused by a tumor …
Tip 43 – Meowing cat – excessive meowing
Although usually quiet when left alone, cats can be quite vocal when they need to be. Hissing, growling and screaming are all vocalizations that cats make usually when they feel scared or threatened. Other familiar noises include purring and of …
Tip 46 – Life expectancy in dogs – How long will my dog live?
We all want our pet dogs to live as long as possible, but the fact of the matter is that on average, certain dog breeds live longer than others. This might be a consideration when choosing a dog breed and …
Dog Breeds that Travel Well
For the vacation-enthusiasts who love to travel, having a dog can have an enormous influence on where, when and how often you can travel. For example, a dog that is very large (i.e. Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, St. Bernard) will …
