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Thinking of Getting a Cat?
Should I get a cat and why choose a cat over another pet
Why do people choose cats over other pets?
Cats are the most prevalent domesticated animal, 63 million of them are kept as pets around the world! Cats …
Congenital Defects
A congenital malformation is a physical defect that your pet is born with (congenital). Some birth defects are so severe that the puppy or kitten dies in the uterus before it is even born. But a congenital malformation is not …
Tip 56 – Cat grooms owner – cat licking
Cats spend a large part of their day grooming themselves. They do it primarily by licking themselves clean. It is an important and necessary part of their daily routine. Cats don’t need to learn how to groom themselves it is …
Stolen Dogs and Cats- Pet tip 235
You take your dog on a walk and decide to do a quick errand at the same time. So you tie your dog to a parking sign and go into the grocery store for fifteen minutes. Your dog is well …
Microchipping your pet – Pet tip 128
There is nothing more distressing than losing a pet. You search the streets for hours, even days. You tack up posters. You offer rewards. You wait by the phone in the hope that someone, somewhere, has not only found your …
Tip 48 – Scary dog situations
Sometimes we encounter dogs that we don’t know in friendly circumstances, and sometimes dogs aren’t so happy with our company. This can happen for example, when we go to an acquaintance’s house, stumble upon their dog in a room or …
Asthma in Dogs and Cats – Pet tip 123
Asthma is a chronic problem of the respiratory system. It is apparent when some event, such as breathing irritants found in the air, triggers a response in the airways. The response could be inflammation, constriction, and excessive mucus production. The …
Shy Dogs – Shyness in Dogs
Do you have a dog that is very shy around people or other dogs? Are you reluctant to bring your pet to new or strange environments because you know he/she will be upset? Believe it or not, you (and your …
Dog Urinates in Home
A pet owner’s greatest frustration is often inappropriate elimination in the house. When the beloved family dog starts to use the living room as his own personal restroom, owners are understandably distraught. Aside from the monetary and time costs of …
