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Dog Poops in the House
Dog defecating indoors – Inappropriate Elimination in Dogs
Ask any pet owner – there are few surprises as unpleasant as finding a pile of Rover’s doggie-doo on the living room carpet. The resultant mess and odours are off-putting enough, but …
First Aid for Dogs
First aid for dogs – K-9 FIRST AID
By Adela Morris & Shay Cook
This information is only a guide for giving first aid to a dog. It is not intended to replace veterinary care, but to give FIRST AID …
Puppy proofing your home – Pet tip 102
Few things on this earth are as cute as getting a new puppy. It really is a special time that passes so quickly. Puppies are adorable, they adore their owners and they love to play with everything. Play for puppies …
False Pregnancy in Dogs – Pet tip 223
Female dogs get pregnant when they go into heat and mate with a male dog. Most female dogs have two periods of heat (Estrus) each year and this is when mating is possible. It stands to reason that if the …
April 2012
Dear Petlover,
Hi there it’s Marko, one of the owners/administrators on Pets.ca and this is our second newsletter of 2012. We intend to only put out occasional newsletters, so rest assured you will not get bombarded with mailings. If you …
Therapy Dogs – Canine Therapy
The human-animal bond is strong. Dogs were amongst the first animals to be domesticated, and as they proved their worth as hunters, guards and companions, the bond has continued to grow stronger. Many people will agree that animals can make …
Cat Social Behavior
Cats make great pets for so many reasons. They are small in size and don’t occupy a lot of room. They preferentially use a litter box so don’t have to be walked. They can often be left at home alone …
Tastebuds in Cats and Dogs
Does your dog start salivating when you have steak for dinner? Does your cat come running from the other end of the house when it hears the bag of its favourite treat being opened? If you quantify the amount of …
Water Danger and Dogs – 153
Did you know that not all dogs have the natural ability to swim? In fact, water can be downright dangerous even to dogs that love swimming! There are no ‘doggie lifeguards’, hence it is your responsibility to watch over your …
Birds as Pets
Getting Ready for a New Bird
Whether your knowledge of birds comes from Woody Woodpecker, Tweety or “Polly wanna cracker?”, they make great companions: Some will cuddle with you, others will play and, of course, many will chat. Just keep …