Canine Panic Attacks
A panic attack is an anxiety disorder that causes repeated, sudden, unexpected attacks of intense fear. These attacks may last from minutes to hours depending on what is causing the attack. People…
Monthly Archives: January, 2011
Pet Food Recall: Merrick Pet Care Recalls Jr Texas Taffy Pet Treat
A new release has been issued on the FDA website about a pet food recall from Merrick. The date on the release is 2010, although on the FDA page it has 2011.…
Top 10 Dog Diseases and How to Detect Them
There are many dog diseases in the world. The number of dog diseases are large, just like the number of human diseases. Proper care, treatment, and detection can prevent a lot of grief and complications. Here are the top 10 dog diseases (not in any order of seriousness) and what you can do to detect them:
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Why Socializing Your Dog is Important
You probably often hear that socialization with people and other dogs is an important part of keeping your dog happy and well adjusted. Here are just a few reasons to socialize your…
Weekly Tweets 2011-01-18
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250th Anniversary of the Veterinary Profession
Veterinarians play a huge part in the lives of our pets. We would like to show our appreciation by informing everyone that 2011 has been declared “World Veterinary Year”. When you visit your vet this year, give them a hug and let them know you are happy they do what they do!
The entire world should join in celebrating the veterinary profession, which has been working to improve both animal and human health for the past 250 years.
A brief history of the beginning makes for an interesting and fascinating read.
Ball Python Care
Most people, even if they’re not pet lovers, smile if you mention fuzzy kittens and grimace if you mention pet snakes. Don’t believe me? Just mention the word snake tomorrow at the…
Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Winter
By Dr. Will Novak
In mid-November, the Portland metro area saw snow which typically doesn’t happen before Thanksgiving. But forecasters have been telling us since summer to prepare for a long, hard winter. If the early snowfall is any indication, then we could see an extended period of freezing temperatures this winter.
Dogs, just as humans, can suffer from hypothermia. Their coats give them a layer of protection humans don’t have but if it’s cold enough and the dog spends enough time outdoors, freezing temperatures can have drastic effects.
It may be a common habit to open the back door for your dog so he can use the “bathroom” and then go back to what it was you were doing. Maybe in the summer you can let your dog roam around the backyard for a while but in the winter this isn’t a good idea. Take time to keep watch on your dog and then let her back in as soon as she is finished. Humans can generally handle mildly cold weather for long periods; however pets can handle the extremes better when they adjust to it slowly.
Adopting a Parrot is a Long Term Commitment
Adopting a pet parrot is a relationship like no other. Loving, intelligent and beautiful, it’s easy to see why these amazing feathered friends make the ideal pet. However, owning such a rewarding creature takes a great deal of time, care and commitment. If you owned reptiles, you wouldn’t leave them all day in vivariums, or dogs all day in kennels would you. So, why would it be any different with a parrot?
Parrots can live to 100 years of age!
Adopting parrots and leaving them all day in bird cages, can lead them to suffer from physical and emotional behavioural problems. Remember, parrots are extremely intelligent and as a result can become easily bored if neglected. The relationship between owner and bird is a special one and unlike any other domestic pet, can last an incredibly long time. Surprisingly, parrots can outlive their owners and reach a ripe old age of 100!