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How Fish Float
Fish are an exceedingly popular pet because they provide their owners with countless hours of relaxation by doing what they do best – swimming. Most people however are likely not to know the answer to an obvious question; how are …
Pet food and treats – Pet tip 113
Most pet lovers probably know that the food that they give their pets is very important to maintain their pet’s health. Due to the fact that in many countries like Canada and the U.S. the ingredients in pet food are …
Signs of Illness and Observing Behaviour – Pet tip 177
As pet lovers one of the most stressful things that we go through with our pets is when they fall ill. Due to the fact that pets can’t tell us when they are feeling ill, it is up to us …
Giving Medication to Pets
Your dog is sick – your cat is sick and you have to give your pet medication.
How do you give a pill to a cat or dog?
Pets will tend to resist being handled with force more than actually …
Who’s in Charge?
WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE? A lesson in becoming Alpha
by Vicki Rodenberg De Gruy…
“My dog just tried to bite me! All I did was tell him to move over so I could sit on the couch next to him.”
Megaesophagus in Dogs
‘Mega” means big and esophagus means, well, esophagus. Therefore, megaesophagus is exactly what you think it is; it’s a big esophagus. But if you want to know a little more about megaesophagus and why it is a problem, keep on …
Safe Plants and Poisonous Plants for Cats
Good plants
These are all common houseplants that are non-toxic to cats.…
African violet (Saintpaulia)
Aluminum plant
Any of the true ferns (Boston fern, maidenhair, etc.)
Cacti (but make sure they are real cacti, not just a succulent)
Catnip
Common
Head Halters for Dogs
What is it?
It is an innovative training tool which is humane, safe, and easy to use. While respecting the natural instincts of dogs, it has been scientifically developed to achieve effective control of the dog and to control undesirable …
Pet Prescriptions
Pet Prescriptions 101
Most of us that have visited a family doctor are familiar with the drill: after taking a careful history and making a working diagnosis, your doctor scribbles down some words on a pad and hands it to …
Heartworm in Dogs
Heartworm Caused by Mosquitoes
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the right side of the heart and the adjacent blood vessels. Its presence in these blood vessels causes cardiovascular weakness, compromised lung incapacity, …
