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Canine Distemper
What is distemper?
Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic dogs. Some other species, including ferrets, skunks, and raccoons, are also affected by this disease.
How is the disease spread?
The virus is spread primarily by direct contact …
Lymphoma in Dogs
The lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes and the spleen, is extremely important in the body’s immunologic defense against “foreign” invaders, known as “antigens”. The lymph nodes contain numerous types of white blood cells that are important in the body’s …
Pulling Dogs – Pet tip 166
Trying to walk a large strong dog is usually difficult for novice dog owners and even some experienced dog owners. Especially when the dog has had no obedience training, pulling is a common behaviour that dogs will engage in on …
Tip 55 – Dog jumping up – jumping on people
A common problem that many owners have with their new dogs is jumping up or jumping on people. This typically happens when you, your family members or anyone the dog thinks is fun comes into your home. The dog gets …
Litter box location – Pet tip 149
The number one complaint that new cat owners have revolves around the litter box. They complain that their cat sometimes (or never) uses the litter box. Obviously no cat owner wants their cat to eliminate in the house. The fact …
Introducing cats to cats – Pet tip 107
When introducing new cats to one another there are some important things to be aware of from the get go. First off every resident cat (the cat that currently lives at the house before the introduction of a new cat) …
Cat Games – Think Like a Cat – Pet tip 195
Many cat lovers realize how important play is to their cat’s well being. Especially given that more and more cat owners are keeping their cats indoors due to health and safety concerns, games are indeed important. Games keep your kitty …
Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs
Perhaps it started when your dog stopped wanting to go for long walks. You thought that maybe it was just getting old. But then it started having trouble even walking around the house, and began to look exhausted and shaky …
Cats that Knead – Pet tip 180
Have you ever had a cat sitting on your lap and while you were petting it, and it begin to jab and claw at your legs? This is kneading. First, here is a simple explanation of how your cat kneads: …
