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Tip 43 – Meowing cat – excessive meowing
Although usually quiet when left alone, cats can be quite vocal when they need to be. Hissing, growling and screaming are all vocalizations that cats make usually when they feel scared or threatened. Other familiar noises include purring and of …
Noah’s Ark and the Wet Nose
Noah’s Ark and the Wet Nose
(Excerpt from What Do Dogs Know) – Dr. Stanley Coren
“…Any discussion of dogs’ sense of smell ultimately leads to the greatest, most imponderable question about dogs — the question that nags at children …
February: 2008
Pets.ca’s – Pet information newsletter starting up again
Hi there it’s Marko, one of the administrators on Pets.ca. It’s been a while since our last newsletter and we are happy to say that we are back on track. Thousands and …
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 …
Postal Workers and Dogs
It’s a phenomenon that we’ve almost come to accept as a law; dogs hate postal workers. Each day millions of dogs across North America scare the living daylights out of postal workers as they try to deliver our mail to …
Issue 5: April 2003
Welcome to our fifth issue of the pets.ca newsletter. As with previous issues, we welcome your feedback and your suggestions. We want to know what interests you, and how you feel about all things pet related. Please send your comments …
March 2012
Dear Petlover,
Hi there it’s Marko, one of the owners/administrators on Pets.ca and this is our first newsletter of 2012. We intend to only put out occasional newsletters, so rest assured you will not get bombarded with mailings. If you …
Tip – 42 – Dog training – teach your dog to sit
Teaching your dog to sit is one of the most basic training exercises. Many owners do not teach their dogs this exercise and this is a mistake. When properly taught and executed, the sit command can keep your dog out …
Exercise Requirements for Dogs
Most people mistakenly assume that having a large backyard for their large breed dog allows for adequate exercise for their dogs. This is a misconception that needs to be addressed. Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and other larger breeds …
