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Vacation Care Tips for Your Cat
You've been planning your vacation all year, but your cat may not be as excited as you are to have you away from home. Although many people believe cats prefer to be on their own, kitties get lonely and can become anxious when their surroundings change. As a responsible pet owner, you will want to make sure your kitty is safely and comfortably cared for while you're on vacation.
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Emergency Planning Tips for Pet Owners
Many people are familiar with the haunting photos of abandoned pets during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In emergency situations, your animal companion depends on you to help keep them safe. Here are a few things you can do in these situations:
Always take your pets with you. Pets left behind may be injured, lost, or can suffer from starvation, exposure, predators, or accidents. Your pet will be safer with you.
Do not wait for a mandatory evacuation order, or you may discover that you won't be allowed to take your pets.
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Nurture Your Family With A Home Aquarium
In the past, aquariums and fish keeping were often thought of as a solitary hobby. However, fish keeping has evolved into a vibrant and social experience, often involving the entire family. Today’s fish hobbyists are comprised of diverse groups and backgrounds. According to the 2007- 2008 American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) National Pet Owners Survey, 14.2 million US households own a fish tank. Get involved in this fantastic hobby and discover how aquariums can enrich your family.
SATISFYING FAMILY INTEREST
Arguably, the greatest benefits of aquariums are the ease at which they integrate into the family.
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Choose a Pet Food for Your Dog or Cat’s Specific Needs
Imagine eating the same diet from infancy all the way through adulthood? As we move through life our needs keep changing – from the amount of calories we must take in to the balance of nutrients that keep us healthy.
“Our pets have similar needs,” says Dr. Mike Bondar, Veterinarian and Host of Animal House Radio.
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Why Do Dogs Bark?
From tiny little yipping noises to booming "woofs", dogs
use barking as one way to communicate with us. Some of
the reasons why they bark include:
- To get attention. For example, puppies and even adult dogs may yap to try to get your attention.
- "Play barking". Some dogs give short little barks to try to engage other pets (or people) in play. Often this is accompanied with a "play bow" and/or a wagging tail.
- Warning barks. For example, barking when someone approaches the door, ie. the "watch dog" bark.
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Senior Dogs: Common Behavior Changes
Puppies have their behavior problems, and older dogs have theirs. For older dogs, in many cases it is not that they do not understand the 'rules,' but that they may, for many reasons, be unable to follow them.
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior problems seen in older dogs. A dog who has separation anxiety will become very anxious when he senses his owner is about to leave. When the owner does leave, the dog often becomes destructive, barks or howls, may urinate or defecate, and may salivate profusely. A dog with separation anxiety will often be overly exhuberant when his owner returns.
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5 Ideas for Dealing With the Loss of a Pet
Those who have a deep connection to their pets know that losing an animal can be a heartbreaking and devastating experience. Below are some suggestions for things you can do to help you through your grieving process.
1. Have a Ceremony
It is standard practice for us to hold a funeral for humans who have passed, why not for pets? You might share a favorite story about your pet, read a poem, or bury your pet's favorite toy, and you may choose to invite family and friends, or keep the event small.
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Daily Cleaning of Rabbit Cages & Hutches
Rabbit cages and hutches need to be cleaned regularly. It is a demanding chore, but making it a habit as often as possible will make the task less of an ordeal. By doing so, you can also keep your rabbit healthy and free from foul urine and feces odor and harmful allergens from floating around your home.
Cleaning rabbit cages is easy to do. There are no strict procedures for how to clean and maintain them, and the frequency of your chore is usually based on the size of the cage and how well your bunny is litter trained. Normally, a meticulous cleaning of rabbit's cage is done on a weekly basis.
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Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog
Question: Which foods could be dangerous for my dog?
Answer: Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.
- Alcoholic beverages - Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
- Baby food - Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs.
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Biting: Causes, Prevention, and Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a federal agency which monitors and controls human diseases, estimates over 4.7 million people are bitten per year. This is approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population. Ten to twenty people die each year from injuries resulting from dog bites. Most of these victims are children.
In addition to physical injuries, people, especially children, can be emotionally scarred as well. It is sad, indeed, when a person who has suffered a dog bite can no longer feel comfortable around animals, and may in fact, be terrified of them.
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