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Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats – How You Can Help
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Monday June 17th, 2013 at 08:15 PM
Its that time of year again. Summertime, when the mercury starts to rise sometimes to dangerous levels for our pets. Heatstroke is a major concern this time of the year. These wonderful and informative infographics are provided by our friends at PetFinder.com.
Do you know the signs of heatstroke? Here they are:
And the symptoms of heatstroke in cats?
Contemplating taking your dog with you on your errand and leaving him in the car. Dont do it! Heres why:
The same applies to all types of pets,...
Fear of Pit Bulls – Do They Deserve To Be Feared?
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Saturday June 15th, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Do pit bulls, as a breed, deserve to be feared? The answer is an emphatic no. Still, twice within the past few days, Ive seen clients coming into my veterinary office expressing fear of another pet owners pit bull.
Let me back up for a moment and explain. We see a lot of pit bulls in our office. When I say pit bulls, I actually mean pit bull-type dogs. As most of you already know, there are a few breeds that are often referred to as pit bulls and quite a few other breeds that have physical...
Pet Loss – Options for Grieving Pet Owners
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Friday June 14th, 2013 at 03:27 AM
Saying good-bye to a four-legged friend who has given you years of love and devotion is very traumatic. Grieving for your lost pet is normal. Here are some unique ways to help you find closure and say a proper goodbye to your best friend.
First and foremost, the grief that you feel is part of a normal process. You should never feel ashamed of the feelings you have for your pet. Pet loss support hotlines and professional assistance may be available in your area. Ask the healthcare team at...Your Cat’s Litter Box – What Does Your Cat Really Prefer?
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Thursday June 13th, 2013 at 03:32 AM
What preferences does your cat have in regards to the litter box? Photo courtesy of eviltomthai/Flickr.comWhen cats begin to urinate and/or defecate outside the litter box, there are a number of different suggestions that are made to help convince the cat to return to the litter box. As a veterinarian, Ive had this discussion and made these same recommendations over and over again to my cat-owning clients. Ive also spoken about them here: Cat Litter Box Problems: What to do When Your Cat...
The Link Between Diet and Domestication, or Is My Dog Designed to Eat Grains?
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Tuesday June 11th, 2013 at 05:09 AM
Dogs have evolved to be much different than their wolf ancestors. Photo courtesy of Mostly Dans/Flickr.com Recently, while I was at the BlogPaws 2013 pet blogging conference, I had the opportunity to attend a session presented by Arleigh J Reynolds, DVM, PhD, DACVM. The session was entitled The Link Between Diet and Domestication in Dogs: Is my pet designed to eat grains? and I would like to share with you some of the highlights of the session because the information was quite interesting.
...How to Keep Your Own Pets Safe and Help Lost Pets in a Disaster (Infographics)
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Monday June 10th, 2013 at 03:16 PM
Hurricane season is just getting started for this year. Are you prepared for a hurricane or other natural disaster if your home should be involved? Do you have a plan? Does your plan involve your dogs and cats? What would you do if you found a lost dog or cat during such a disaster?
Our friends at PetFinder have provided the following infographics that provide quick tips on keeping your dog or cat safe in a hurricane as well as helping lost dogs and cats. Take a look.
Hurricane Safety Tips...Recent Pet Trends and What They Mean for Our Pets
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Sunday June 9th, 2013 at 02:26 AM
Some disturbing trends in pet care have the ability to affect the quality of your pets life. Photo courtesy of hkase/Flickr.com In the last post, we discussed how our perceptions of our pets have changed over the past 30-40 years. Today, well discuss some of the current trends were seeing in pet care, how those trends affect our pets, and what we can do to keep our pets healthy. This is information based on a presentation by Hartz Animal Health at BlogPaws 2013. Id like to take this...
How Our Relationship with Our Pets Has Changed Over the Years
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Friday June 7th, 2013 at 06:50 PM
Since the 1980s , our relationships with our pets have changed, sometimes in a dramatic fashion. Photo courtesy of Tar0/Flickr.com Recently, at BlogPaws 2013, I had the pleasure of being invited to attend a luncheon and presentation offered by Hartz Animal Health. The presentation covered many different topics. Id like to present some of this information to you. Well start today with a look at how our relationships with our pets have changed over the past 3-4 decades. Well finish in a...
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