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Housebreaking and Crate Training
Dog training basics – Crate training and house training your dog or puppy
HOUSEBREAKING AND CRATE TRAINING – By Stanley Coren
Using the kennel crate method of housebreaking your puppy or dog is probably the most effective and most humane …
Teaching a Pet Parrot Basic Etiquette
Normally, when people buy a pet, they expect it to be able to perform basic tricks and be as obedient as a dog. Now for parrots, the demands may be even higher especially when we see parrots like African Greys …
Cat Giving Birth
Giving birth – Dr. Bruce Fogle DVM…
Problems are rare
Do not fuss with your cat when she’s giving birth
Monitor her activities during birth
Feline birth is usually uncomplicated. In her chosen, secluded, warm den , the mother-to-be digs
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, …
Tip – 9 – Puppies chasing their tails – Should you be concerned?
Even though it may look like puppy has gone bonkers when he/she furiously chases its own tail, this is fairly normal behaviour. It is usually seen after the puppy has been separated from its littermates. Puppy is just playing by …
Dog Biting – Dog Aggression
Some people believe that once a dog bites, it will likely bite again. Is this true? What causes a dog to bite? How does one judge if a dog is aggressive? Where can one receive help for aggression problems?
If …
Pet Friendly Hotels – Pet tip 199
North America is becoming more and more pet friendly. This is clearly evidenced by the continually increasing multi-billion dollar pet economy. North Americans don’t only spend money on pets themselves, but also on pet food, vet bills, pet toys, pet …
Why Vet Care is So Expensive
You always take the best possible care of your pet. You keep it up to date with its vaccinations and yearly check-ups. You bring it to the best veterinary clinic, the clinic that cares the most for you and your pet. Along the way, you may have had some emergencies or unexpected events to deal with. There is no question that you want the best care for your pet, but sometimes you wonder why it costs so much.
You are not alone. Many compassionate pet owners out there are struggling with the same problem. It just feels like the economy is down, salaries are down, yet the prices for veterinary care seem to keep going up, or at least are not going down. We never want to put a price on our pets’ lives, but sometimes it feels like we are forced to.
This article will explain the mysteries around the costs of veterinary care. It will talk about what goes into making a decision about prices. But let’s start first with a comparison to human medicine.
