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Cat Diabetes
In North America, one of the up and coming disease “epidemics” to be noted in people is diabetes (diabetes mellitus). This is a disease that most often affects obese, middle-aged patients. Coincidently, the same phenomenon can be found in our …
Dog Breeds that Don’t Travel Well
Many people love to travel. Some people love to travel with their pets. Others love their pets, but just cannot travel with them for various reasons. Perhaps the hotel that they plan to stay in does not accept pets, or …
Mouthing, Nipping, Biting in Puppies
Why is my puppy nipping and biting? Mouthy biting behaviour in puppies
Although often thought to be a teething behavior, nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is generally a form of social play. Teething is more likely to involve …
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 …
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. …
Cats and Car Accidents – Pet tip 169
One of the leading causes of injury and death in domestic and feral outdoor cats is getting hit by cars. This common scenario is absolutely devastating for cat lovers and one of the reasons that many cat professionals advocate limiting …
Fish With Personality
Many people choose an aquarium as an allergen-free, quiet and low-maintenance alternative to other types of pets. In general however, your interaction with the fish is limited to watching them swim around and eat. Fish will even learn to anticipate …
Getting a New Kitten – Cat
Bringing Home the New Kitten
There are few things more exciting than bringing a new addition into your family. When the new addition is a kitten, there are a few things to be considered before the big day. These things …
Deaf Dog Psychology
Dealing with issues faced by most deaf dogs
For all dogs, the main lesson during puppy-hood is normal dog behavior through socialization with their mothers and littermates. Puppies learn lessons in dominance and submission by roughhousing and getting responses such …
