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Tip 58 – Eye cleaning – cats and dogs
It’s normal to have some dirt buildup in the corners of your cat’s or dog’s eyes. It is the body’s natural defense to gather all dust particles that the eye comes in contact with and push them toward the corners …
Tip – 8- Can I give my sick or injured cat an Aspirin or painkiller?
Although we may want to help our sick cats or cats that have been injured, never give your cat pain medication.
Many common pain medications that are safe for humans (and other species) are potentially fatal to cats. These medications …
Pets and Fads
Any type of pet can become a fad – even among the most common domestic animals, breeds go in and out of fashion. In the 1980s, Dalmatian breeding and sales exploded after the release of a popular Disney movie. Currently, …
Checklist For Pet Travel
It’s hard enough to pack for you and your kids when you go away as a family, let alone remembering what to bring for your pet. If you take what’s on this list, you’re sure to be in good shape.…
Dogs and leg amputation
What would you do without a leg? It’s hard for most humans to imagine life without a leg. It would prevent us from doing many of the activities that we love to do. Many people have trouble dealing with the amputation emotionally and physically. Leg amputation is not common in people, which is a good thing, because it is a life-altering surgery. What would you think if you were told that leg amputations in dogs are not the same as leg amputations in people? Yes, the surgery is the same, but dogs rarely have the emotional or physical problems that people have. In fact, dogs adapt very well and surprisingly quickly to life on three legs!
Leg amputation means the total removal of the leg. It may be a front or a back leg. There are a few reasons you might decide to have your dog’s leg amputated. The three most common reasons are; cancer, damage, and cost. Many leg cancers are very aggressive and can destroy bones and muscles in the leg.
October: 2008
Pets.ca – Monthly pet newsletter – October 2008
Dear Petlover,
Hi there it’s Marko, one of the owners/administrators on Pets.ca and this is our fall newsletter of 2008. We intend to put out only 1 newsletter every month or two …
Noah’s Ark and the Wet Nose
Noah’s Ark and the Wet Nose
(Excerpt from What Do Dogs Know) – Dr. Stanley Coren
“…Any discussion of dogs’ sense of smell ultimately leads to the greatest, most imponderable question about dogs — the question that nags at children …
