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Dog tails – tail wagging
Many people understand that a wagging tail means a happy dog. But is it really that simple? What else does a dog’s tail tell us? The dog uses its tail as an important means of communication and is evaluated along …
RAO in Pet Horses
One of the more common problems affecting horses is a condition known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO); it can also be referred to as heaves or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This is a respiratory disease that is characterized by coughing, increased rate and effort of breathing, and often, nasal discharge. Severely affected horses can also have what is known as a “heaves line” – this is a visible line on the horse’s side, between the lungs and the abdomen, caused by the increased effort of the abdominal muscles to help with breathing; the line is really the increased definition of those abdominal muscles. Other than the respiratory difficulties, horses are otherwise normal. There does not seem to be a breed or gender preference, although older horses are more commonly affected.
Oatmeal Peach Cookies
Dog treat recipe – Oatmeal Peach Cookies – From Better Food for Dogs
NB:This recipe is for doggie treats. It should not constitute the primary diet of your dog, and is not suitable for cats.
Oatmeal Peach Cookies
Makes about …
Kitten Development Stages – Pet Tip 249
When we bring a kitten home for the first time to adopt it as a pet, it should be between nine and twelve weeks old. This is so the kitten has a chance to spend time with its mother and so that the kitten becomes socialized with its littermates and learns proper kitten behaviour. But what happens before the kitten comes home? This article will outline some of the important milestones in kittenhood in an effort to familiarize you with some of the stages of kitten development.
Kittens are born blind and deaf and they remain that way for around the first fourteen days of their lives. They use their sense of smell to find their way toward their mothers for nourishment and heat. They really need to stay close to their mothers for these first few weeks as they are unable to regulate their own body temperature. The umbilical cord typically falls off after the first few days of life.
Broken bones in cats and dogs
It seems like broken bones are something that many pets (and kids) go through at some point in their lives. It can be something as simple as falling off the couch or as severe as being hit by a car. …
Tip 51 – Dog sprayed by a skunk – cat got skunked – what to do
If your dog or cat gets sprayed by a skunk the first thing you want to do is make sure your pet is physically OK. If your dog or cat was scratched, it’s best you contact the vet asap to …
Dog Ear Infections
Ear Infections in Canines
How common are ear infections in dogs?
Infections of the external ear canal (outer ear) by bacteria or yeast, are one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs. This is called otitis externa.…
Animals Can Suffer From Asthma
Dog has asthma – asthma in cats
Animals Can Suffer From Asthma
Asthma is a disease that can affect both dogs and cats. Also known as allergic bronchitis, asthma is an inflammation of the airways that is caused by an …
Blueberry Banana Biscotti
Dog treat recipe – Blueberry Banana Biscotti – From Better Food for Dogs
NB:This recipe is for doggie treats. It should not constitute the primary diet of your dog, and is not suitable for cats.
Blueberry Banana Biscotti
Makes about …
