Calming Signals from Dogs

Calming signals are a natural way for your dog to communicate. They are used among dogs as well as most other animal species as a conflict solving method when faced with unpleasant things such as aggression, stress and fear, or …

Corneal Ulcers in Dogs and Cats

You’ve noticed lately that your pet is pawing at its eye. Maybe the eye is partially closed and tears are running onto the face. Your pet won’t let you look at the eye, which seems to quickly be getting worse …

Pet Travel – Traveling Cats and Dogs

Many people love to travel. One worry that always crosses a pet owner’s mind is how their pet is doing back at home. Is he/she adjusting well? Is he/she being well taken care of? Some pet owners just feel lonely …

Tip 69 – Hairballs in cats – cat has hairballs – treating a hairball problem

Hairballs (trichobezoars) are balls of hair that end up in a cat’s stomach when the cat licks its fur as part of its regular grooming routine. Since cats spend about 10% of their waking hours grooming themselves primarily by licking …

Dog Training Styles – Pet tip 206

Although most dogs are ‘good dogs’ many dog owners are faced with the occasional behaviour problem. Normally dog behavior problems are pretty straightforward; jumping, over-barking, chewing on inappropriate things are all common examples of dog behaviours that humans don’t appreciate. …

Veterinary Emergencies and the Internet – Pet tip 157

If your pet was hit by a car would you sit down at your desk and start up your computer, or immediately rush your pet to the veterinarian? The natural answer should be the second option. In emergency situations it …

Tip – 19 – Cat urinated on my floor/carpet

Cleaning cat urine stains

Assuming there is no medical problem with your cat, cats urinate where they are not supposed to for many reasons. Some common reasons are;…

The litter box is too dirty and/or the litter box has a

Dog photography – Cat photography

Dog photography – Cat photography – photographing cats and dogs – Dog and cat article – on Pets.ca

Photographing cats and dogs is a fun way to capture the magic moments that make up the lives of your pets. Cats …

Hydration in cats – Getting cats to drink more water – Pet tip 116

What do you do if you do not think your cat is getting enough water to drink? You have the water dish filled, but your cat has been turning up its nose at it. The cat can be a very …

Tip – 40 – Dog training – Come

One of the most important training exercises to teach your dog is to come when called. The primary goal is that the dog always stops what it’s doing and returns to you. Since a dog can easily get into trouble …