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The Things that Go Bump in the Night
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 03:01 PM
I was finally able to sleep through the night without waking up to an elaborate sneeze or unable to breath. I was excited about the opportunity for hours of uninterrupted slumber.
I should have known better. Apparently, Marleigh wanted to make sure she got me back for all the times I spooked her with my terrifyingly loud sneezes. And, she did, in the most sinister way.
After a long weekend of work and little sleep, Sunday night couldnt have come quick enough. I was feeling better as far as...
Litter Box Basics
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 10:00 AM
There's one more topic from Dr Bill's post on behavior that I would like to elaborate on.
The good old litter box and anything having to do with feline house soiling is worthy of several posts. Any issue that involves cats going outside the litter box is probably the number one feline behavior issue for cat owners and Veterinarians alike.
Given the importance of this issue let me offer the following list of general tips on litter box issues. If you follow these guidelines you are much less...
Aggressive Behavior in Cats
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Friday May 18th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Last post we discussed aggression in dogs, but did you know that cats can be aggressive too?
When I was in Veterinary School I had a class mate that used to come to class with bite marks and scratches all over her hands and arms. When she told me she had a cat at home and that she got these wounds from playing with her cat, I assumed she had a Bobcat or Mountain Lion living with her. Actually she had a regular old domestic short-hair that looked pretty much like a normal cat. Unfortunately...
Four-Legged Friendly Travel
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Thursday May 17th, 2012 at 01:49 PM
Summer is just around the corner. For many families, the first thing on their summer to-do list is to take a much-needed vacation. As for those traveling with pets, additional preparation can make the difference between a stress-free holiday and a trip filled with anxiety for you and your pet.
The most important consideration before traveling with your pet is to make sure they can withstand the stress that comes with any type of travel. Illness, injury or temperament all play a part in...
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Wednesday May 16th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
There are several different functional forms of canine aggression and this behavior generally falls into two broad classifications. Offensive aggression, where the dog attempts to get something at the expense of another is one class and defensive aggression where the dog perceives a threat and reacts accordingly, is the other.
Dominance of one animal over another is a good example of offensive aggression. Two male dogs trying to establish a hierarchy is something we've probably witnessed....
The Game of Allergies
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Tuesday May 15th, 2012 at 01:46 PM
I am suffering from allergies. Bad. The kind where every time you sneeze, your whole body is involved. Honestly, I didnt know such loud sounds could come from me - but I guess mold brings out the worst in people.
While I have been suffering the past few days, Maizie and Marleigh have been trying to figure out what is wrong with me. At first, they mistook my sniffles for being upset. When I woke up one morning and began sniffling, Marleigh immediately came to my side and rested her head on my...
Mouthing and Play Biting in Puppies
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Monday May 14th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
One of the subjects in Dr Bill's post on behavior issues last week was mouthing.
Lot's of puppy owners complain about this behavior.
In fact, I remember well that this was a problem for Miles when he was a youngster. Claire complained about it and asked how she should handle it. I remember how scratched up her hands were at the time.
First of all it's important to define the terms mouthing, play biting and aggressive play before we discuss how to deal with them appropriately.
Mouthing is normal...
Dealing with Behavior Issues
from PurinaCare Pet Insurance Blog
on Friday May 11th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Dr Bill wrote a great post on some common behavior issues for both dogs and cats yesterday. I'd like to follow up on that with some general suggestions about how to deal with inappropriate behavior.
We've discussed the notion of punishment several times in past posts. When your dog is doing something objectionable, or even downright crazy, it's really hard not to verbally or physically intervene. The problem with this reaction is that, most of the time, this sends precisely the wrong message...
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