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Breathing problems in cats – Pet tip 186
When we think of our pet cats getting ill, we very often think that their bodies will fight off whatever is ailing them and occasionally this is true. There are plenty of feline illnesses or conditions however that require priority …
Cats and Cold Weather – Pet tip 211
Even though we see cats outside in temperatures ranging from zero to -15 degrees Celsius and colder, it does not mean that cats can survive outdoors in the winter. The brutal fact is that the winter kills many tens of …
Dog Breeds that Travel Well
For the vacation-enthusiasts who love to travel, having a dog can have an enormous influence on where, when and how often you can travel. For example, a dog that is very large (i.e. Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, St. Bernard) will …
Dog Poops in the House
Dog defecating indoors – Inappropriate Elimination in Dogs
Ask any pet owner – there are few surprises as unpleasant as finding a pile of Rover’s doggie-doo on the living room carpet. The resultant mess and odours are off-putting enough, but …
Animal Chiropractic
What is Animal Chiropractic?
Animal Chiropractic is the philosophy, science and art that utilizes the inherent recuperative powers of the body. It deals with restoring the important relationship between the spine and nervous system in order to regain and maintain …
Giving Medication to Pets
Your dog is sick – your cat is sick and you have to give your pet medication.
How do you give a pill to a cat or dog?
Pets will tend to resist being handled with force more than actually …
Dog Jumps on Counter – Pet tip 204
There’s a really cute anonymous quote that says “never trust a dog to watch your food”. This advice should be well heeded because even though we trust dogs to protect us and warn us when trouble is near, most untrained …
Heat Stroke in Pets
Heat Stroke – What is heat stroke and how does it occur?
Heat stroke is a fever that is induced by high environmental temperatures. Animals are at risk when exposed to hot and humid temperatures because effective evaporated cooling in …
