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How much Does Owning a Dog Cost?
How Much Does It Really Cost To Own and Care For A Dog?
Depending on where you live, and the type of dog you are considering, there can be substantial differences in the costs to acquire and care for a …
Probiotics for Dogs and Cats
“Probiotics” is a general term used to describe bacteria or yeast that may potentially be beneficial to health when supplemented in the diet. Most probiotics used for humans and animals are normal inhabitants of the gut and they are often …
Tip – 19 – Cat urinated on my floor/carpet
Cleaning cat urine stains
Assuming there is no medical problem with your cat, cats urinate where they are not supposed to for many reasons. Some common reasons are;…
The litter box is too dirty and/or the litter box has a
Bloat in Dogs
Bloat in dogs – What is bloat – Dog died of bloat – Dog article on Pets.ca
Bloat in dogs
Several times a week I receive a phone call from someone whose dog has died of bloat. Usually my role …
Issue 2: December 2002
Welcome to our second issue of the pets.ca newsletter. The first issue received a warm reception which yielded many good comments and suggestions. One of the things many of you mentioned was that you wanted to see more information about …
Taking your dog on vacation
You might treat your dog like part of the family, but sometimes you can’t bring it everywhere with you. For example, you don’t think twice about leaving it at home or in the car while you’re grocery shopping. But when …
Humping and Mounting Behavior in Dogs
We were once a society that viewed animals as their own individual species. Today, our world is quickly changing into one which views domestic animals as individual members of our human family. It is no wonder that we often relate …
Cataract Surgery in Dogs
Have you ever wondered how cataract surgery is actually performed? If so, read on as it really is a very interesting procedure! Cataract surgery is formally known as phacoemulsification. “Phaco” stands for lens, and to ‘emulsify’ means to break down. This is a great name for this procedure, because this is exactly what it is!
Normally the lens in the eye is a clear soft structure that allows light to easily pass through it. If there is any opacity on the lens, it is known as a cataract. A cataract occurs when proteins in the eye leak into the lens, and start to harden. A general rule of thumb is that if you cannot see into an animal’s eyes clearly, then it can’t see out at you clearly! Thus in a cataract, if the entire lens is opaque due to the protein that has leaked out, then the animal’s vision is reduced.
Cataract surgery involves two main tools; one to break up the cataract into smaller pieces, and the other to vacuum the pieces out of the eye. To begin, the animal is placed under general anesthesia so that it is completely unconscious during the procedure.
Tip 4 – How to take a dog’s temperature
If you suspect your dog is sick then taking your dog’s temperature is important. It is not difficult, but it is a task best performed with two people. Have someone hold the dog still, preferably someone the dog knows and …
