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Dog Diarrhea – Cat Diarrhea
Diarrhea – cats and dogs that have diarrhea – Answered by Dr. Goldberg
Diarrhea – cats and dogs – General rule of thumb
When should you be concerned about a dog that has diarrhea? With any blood or mucous, there …
Cat Fight Wounds
Why do cats fight?
Cats are very territorial. They fight with other cats to protect their territory or to acquire more territory. As a result, fight wounds are common in cats. These wounds frequently result in an infection that can …
Lymphoma in the Dog
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 …
Tip 2 – Freezing temperatures – cold cats and dogs
Although it seems obvious to most pet owners, we are now experiencing a period of bitter bitter cold in most of Canada and a good part of the U.S. Thousands of cats and dogs literally freeze to death each year. …
Chlamydophila Psittaci in Birds
Your new bird doesn’t look healthy. It’s losing weight and looks depressed. It sits on the bottom of the cage with ruffled feathers. Your bird is sick, but you don’t know why. As the responsible pet owner, you take it …
Play bow posture – Pet tip 105
Aside from barking and marking behaviours, one of the key ways in which dogs communicate with other dogs and with humans is through body language. Both the fine and not so fine details of a dog’s body language are of …
Puppies that Chew – Pet tip 159
Chewing is a natural activity that most puppies like to engage in. It gives them something to do with their surplus of energy and it also relieves the discomfort of teething. The problem with this 100% natural activity is that …
Tip 86 – Leashes for training puppies and dogs
There are many different types of leashes that are available at any pet store. Although some of the leashes may be very comfortable for your dog, they may not be well suited for training. Good examples include retractable leashes which …
Clipping your Pet’s Nails
Cutting or clipping your dog cat or pet’s nails is a preventative measure.
Clipping your pet’s nails is a part of it’s regular care and should be done on a routine basis, as long nails can lead to many problems …
