Pets & The Threats Of Summer
Taking extra care of the family pet during the hot months of summer plays a very important role in keeping them healthy. Dogs that have thin hair or short fur and if they spend any amount of time outdoors during the summer, it is a good idea to apply sun block lotion which is made especially for them to prevent sunburn. Insects pose more of a threat to dogs and cats then they do for people. Adults and kids need access to plenty of water to beat all of those long, hot days of summer, our pets do too. During the summertime, staying cool is what it’s all about for both people & our family pets.
Sunburn
Animals that have thinner fur coats are at a much higher risk of sunburn, but even dogs with thick fur can suffer from sunburn in some manner. All pets are susceptible to burning on the tips of their ears and their noses. Another susceptible place for sunburn to occur on an animal is their abdomen. Most dogs and cats love to lie on their backs letting their and catch some rays. Sunscreen lotions can be found either on-line or at a pet supply store which is especially formulated for use on dogs and cats. If you are not sure about what particular product to use on your pet talk to you local veterinarian first.
Fleas & Ticks
Along with the heat of the summertime is those pesky fleas and ticks which can lead your pet to start constant scratching and itching himself. If your pet is allergic to fleas & ticks, the constant scratching & itching can lead to patchy hair loss which can be noticed on your pet’s body.
Wasps & Bees
For some strange reason, dogs and cats love to play with those buzzing little flying critters but this can lead to bad stings on your pet’s nose and head. If your pet is allergic to insect bites and or bee stings, it can be fatal so it is very important to take your pet to your local vet immediately if they are stung by a bee or any other flying insect so that they can provide the proper medical attention your pet needs.
Fire Ants
Another potentially fatal situation for your dog or cat in the summertime involves fire ants. A sleeping dog or cat can be easy prey for these red pests. These ants will actually scatter themselves over your pet’s stomach and synchronize their patterns of stinging. This can cause severe pain. If this is occurs, hose down your pet and bring it to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Prevention measures should solve most problems, but be sure to keep your eyes open just in case.
Swimming Pools
Most dogs love the water and even some cats do too. Even though the family pet may love being in the water they could fall in by accident and will have trouble climbing back out. Your dog or cat may become frightened if they fall into the water and this will make it much more difficult for them to be able to get themselves back out.
If the family pet does like to beat the summertime heat in the water, you can place a kiddie size plastic pool for the family pet to use and keep access to the family swimming pool off limits.
Dehydration
During the long hot sizzling days of summer, you will notice that your pet will consume substantially bigger amounts of water which is normal. Dehydration can happen to animals just as easily as it does with humans. Keep fresh cool water available at all times for your pets. You can place a few ice cubes in your pet’s water when the temperature hits in the 90′s & above. Just don’t over do the ice cubes because if the water becomes too cold then this will likely end up causing your pet to start vomiting up bile and if your pet is already dehydrated the excessive cold water will only makes things worse.
Pets and Parked Cars
During my years working for a veterinarian I can recall only a few times when a cat was brought in suffering from heat exhaustion but more often there were many times where pet owners brought in their dog. A lot of the times the cause of the heat exhaustion was from the owner leaving the animal inside of their car while they went into the store just for a few minutes.
Leaving an animal inside of the car is most often the cause of heat exhaustion in pets. Never leave your dog or cat inside of a car not even for a few minutes. Even with the windows rolled down the temperature inside of a car will rise to unbelievable degrees. It only takes five minutes for an animal to die inside of a car on a sweltering summer day. Automobiles act like a greenhouse and the heat is trapped inside of them and even on a day when the outdoor temperature is in the low 70′s the temperature inside of a car can soar up to 102 in only ten minutes and then a sweltering 120 degrees within 30 minutes time. This is with the windows down and the car is in the shade.
When pet owners take the time to ensure that the family pets have the proper care to keep cool during those lazy days of summer then everyone can relax and have a lot more less stressful summer. Take some time to prepare the family pet for the summer sun, and everyone can enjoy a fun, safe and happy summer together.
Sources:
I learned a lot of valuable & useful information during my ten years working as a veterinary technician.
DISCLAIMER:
I am not a licensed vet but I did learn many useful tips and information during my years working for one. The above information is intended for educational purposes only and shall not take the place of seeking professional medical advice from a licensed veterinarian.
Role of canine saliva test in Finding Canine Thyroid Disease in Dogs
Health is wealth; this statement is not applicable only to human beings but also to the other living beings too. A man use to play a role or ruler in this entire world. But sometimes a men use to show cruel behavior to the other living beings while sometimes, he use to shown kind behavior to other living beings. It is a general fact that animal also use to possess a life and they are also affected by some of the diseases. It is therefore very essential for a human being to show humanity by providing effective treatment in case an animal suffered from any disease.
Most of the animals at present are suffering from the problem related to the thyroid. These thyroid disease use to arise in their body by showing classical signs with low thyroid values as in these diseases, generally around 70 percent or sometimes even more thyroid tissue gets destroyed or damaged. An animal who is suffering from the thyroid related disease must undergo canine saliva test which is very helpful for recognizing the present status of the disease. The canine saliva tests possess an ability to identify other such relevant clinical as well as behavioral changes too during the early phase of the thyroid disease.
Hemopet is the world famous diagnosis center which is worldwide popular for its special most advanced canine thyroid testing in the entire world. This diagnosis center was founded by Dr. Jean Dodds who had actually started his non profitable animal blood bank as well as greyhound rescue program in the year 1986. This center is now providing effective solution to the dogs who are suffering from the canine thyroid disease. This centre is full of the patented technology and the service of this centre is used worldwide for benefiting dogs who are suffering from such problems.
What to do when your hermit crab is molting.
Keeping hermit crabs is becoming a fast-growing fad these days. They owe their popularity mostly to savvy entrepreneurs who thought of painting their shells with different designs. The hermit crabs don’t appear to mind living in an anime-themed home. Should the owner get tired of their hermits crab’s current shell design, they can easily swap the old shell for a new one when their pet hermit crab molts.
Hermit crabs, like most invertebrates (and all snakes) go through a process called molting. This happens when they grow bigger and need to shed their current exoskeleton for a bigger one. Other shelled creatures simply grow a bigger ring outer ring to accommodate their growing bodies, but since hermit crabs aren’t really capable of forming shells, they simply shed their old exoskeleton and try to find a bigger home.
All hermits crab owners should know that this is a very vulnerable time for their pets. They actually do best when left to their own devices. The only way the owner takes part in this delicate process is to provide a safe environment as well as optimum nutrition for the molting hermit crab. If you’re keeping a single hermit crab, then you can just leave it alone in its tank. If you have more than just one, you’ll need to have a molting tank set up. Handling your hermit crab is definitely not a good idea at this time; it should be minimized or altogether eliminated if possible. Any damage caused to a molting hermit crab is permanent and could possibly lead to its demise.
If you want a pet hermit crab you can ‘dress up’ often, buy one of the smaller ones. An adult hermit crab molts only once a year, while smaller ones do it twice or three times a year. Younger hermit crabs grow faster, which accounts for the increase in the number of molts in a year. Hermit crabs don’t have a season for molting; hence you can’t predict when they need new shells. You can, however, observe signs that your pet hermit crab is about to molt. They’ll often display an odd appetite. Some hermit crabs become voracious eaters while others stop eating altogether. They’ll also tend to be a bit sluggish around this time. Some hermit crabs may become discolored just before they start molting. A water sac may be formed under the hermit crab’s abdomen. A molting hermit crabs is likely to lose a few limbs in the process. This is no cause for concern as crabs can grow back these missing limbs. A sure sign that your hermit crab is about to molt is digging.
A shell-less, molting hermit crab is utterly defenseless and will dig a hole in the sand to hide itself. You won’t need to help, but as soon as you notice it starting to look for a nice place to dig, you should separate it from other hermit crabs and place it in a different tank. Hermit crabs have been molting for over thousands of years they know what they need to do. The most helpful thing a human could possibly do is keep is safe and give it lots of good food.
Heels pet food – the best on the market?
Dogs body comprise of different kinds of cells and tissues. The constituents of their body are completely differs from that of human being. Due to different physical attributes these dogs require different kind or type of food. Food that is nutritious or fit for human consumption might not be sufficient to fulfill the needs of the different kinds of dogs living in the world. In such situation various companies has provided different kinds of dog foods that fulfill the needs or level of nutrition in their body.
The market is full of variety of dog foods. Among them Heels Pet Food is also prevalent. Heels Pet food includes both wet and dry type of food. The dog food provided by them is mostly made up if meat and eggs that have high level of nutrition and satisfies their needs. They also provide various categories like snacks, staple food, biscuits, bones etc that brings water in the mouth of dogs. Therefore, owners or masters are not required to take panic of forcefully feeding their dogs with the Heels Pet Food.
Dogs with shiny skin, tight muscles, strong teethe and long life is blessed through the consumption of Heels Pet Food. It provides such dog food that is capable to heel dullness or shabby looks of the dogs. They fulfill the need or deficiency in the body of dogs and provide them strength and power to live healthy and prosperous life. Lean back, small paws, incapability to walk straight etc can be solved or removed permanently by consuming fixed amount of heel pet food for specific period of time.
Natural Healing for Healthy and Happy Pets!
Natural Healing for Healthy and Happy Pets!
The purpose of this column is to help you learn about many of the herbs that nurture your pet’s body systems and to be able to use them with confidence. For so many pet owners this is an unheard of concept. Fortunately, for our animal friends, this idea is becoming more accepted and sought after. I often hear people ask with wonder, “You can give herbs to animals?” The answer is “Yes, of course.” If you lift up their paws and stand them upright, they are basically the same as their owners. We have all the same body systems; urinary, digestive, intestinal, circulatory, nervous, glandular, respiratory and structural. Some of the body systems may differ slightly, as in the intestinal system for a dog, which is somewhat shorter than that of its owner (this is to allow for the digestion and quick passing time of all the protein the dog needs).
An herbalist uses herbs to heal and balance the body, thereby allowing the body to nurture itself–without the use of drugs or invasive procedures such as surgeries. In my practice, I stress PREVENTATIVE health care and education. While I continue to help people and pets that are severely ill with life threatening diseases after all conventional therapies have failed, I would prefer to help at a point BEFORE these problems have become a desperate issue. I constantly see that changes in diet and the use of natural supplementation can add many pain free years to a pet’s life, and it is indeed rare that I ever have to take my own pets to the veterinarian for any problems that I cannot solve myself with natural approaches.
As you can well imagine, my work with animals has been a very rewarding experience. You see, animals will respond very quickly to herbs and nutritional approaches. They do not have a preconceived notion about natural healing. Never do you hear a dog say, “Well, she wants me to take this, but I don’t know. It if keeps her happy I’ll do it, but I don’t think it will do any good.” You give your pet the energy-food and it will balance and heal. It is an indescribable feeling to see an animal that was scheduled to be destroyed, now walking, running and being enjoyed by its family. I will share some of these experiences in subsequent columns.
Your pets become sick for the same reasons you do. There are many causes of illness, including exposure to environmental toxins and pollution. Maintaining a healthy pet requires that they get sufficient exercise and rest, have clean water, proper digestion and elimination. But I believe there is nothing more important than nutrition and food. To give your pet his best chance at great health, it is necessary to supplement his food, whatever brand you choose. There are many different brands of pet food, all promising to give your pet the best possible nutrition. Some foods are so full of fillers, indigestible proteins and chemical preservatives that I will not waste the ink to discuss them. You know which ones they are–the chain stores sell them in 50 pound bags for .99!
Fortunately, there are many good quality foods with little or no chemical fillers. I always advise my clients to read the labels on the different foods and base their decision on the quality of the food and not the price. However, I do not believe that there is ANY perfect pet food, not even “home-made” food. There are some good foods, there are even some great foods, but no “perfect” food. Even home-made foods, unless they are thoroughly researched and prepared, are deficient in vitamins and minerals. I have seen what those deficiencies do to your pets. Poor nutrition means poor health, and that means veterinary bills. All of my animals receive herbs, even when they are healthy. I know that by supplementing with herbs, vitamins and minerals that they will stay healthy.
If given a choice, your pet’s body, in its innate wisdom, will always choose what is healthy. Unfortunately, your pet is not in control of his life, you decide what he is fed, or how to deal with any health problems. Improper diets or the lack of supplementation is the root cause for all problems, other than genetics, faced by your pet. Conditions as simple as flatulence–and that is not simple if you are in a room with a 90 pound Doberman with gas–or as difficult as cancer, can all be prevented with a proper diet and supplement program.
The other major cause of your pet’s deteriorating health is improper and unnecessary drug use and surgeries. When you and your pet go to a veterinarian, the usual first attempt at helping your pet is likely to be antibiotics. When and if that doesn’t work, then prednisone or cortisone are often prescribed. Surgery is a last resort. I am NOT saying there is no place for veterinary medicine, and I do not mean to imply anything else. If one of my pets was hit by a car, I would not give him echinacea and then hope for the best! No, I want a veterinary hospital and the best it has to offer to put things right, even if that means surgery. After that, I will take it from there and give him the natural approaches he needs to heal his body. Only herbs, which are foods, can do that. Drugs suppress or stimulate the body into or out of action. They do not heal and are not “health care”, they are “disease care”.
While there are certainly other situations that require conventional veterinary care, I am glad to see that many local veterinarians are stressing the importance of using natural health care whenever possible and resorting to drugs and surgery only if necessary. The biggest differences in the two types of care is that natural herbal care will treat the body as a whole unit because you cannot stimulate, suppress or remove one part of the body without affecting another part. Nutritionally, the body is supplemented so that all systems are working to their peak potential. Herbalists do not treat specific conditions. Instead, they nutritionally feed the body, allowing it to take care of itself. Knowing this, you must then understand that the symptoms displayed by your pet are not necessarily the root cause of the problem. When your dog shows a symptom of something, for example, vomiting or diarrhea, it is only that–a symptom. It is not the problem. The symptoms are the body’s way of trying to eradicate the offending problem. If your dog suddenly develops diarrhea, and he has not been in your sight 100% of the time, there is the strong possibility that he has just eaten something–like a dead fish along the river, that contains bacteria. His body will do whatever it can to push out the offending bacteria. He may throw up. He may have diarrhea. He may go off his food for several days. If you give him a drug to stop these symptoms, you are stopping his body’s attempt at healing itself by pushing out the offending bacteria. It will then remain in his body and can create problems at a later date. Herbs will give the body the strength it needs to push out and cleanse. This allows your pet to heal and re-balance the energies of his body.
Using herbs is not like taking a drug so that 20 minutes later the symptoms are suppressed or the body is stimulated into action. Rather, herbs slowly nurture and heal what is wrong with the body. Although many of my clients have seen immediate healing results, it is more common that natural approaches are going to take some time. Remember, herbs are foods. These foods will produce healthier cells and eventually healthier organs which can then heal the body. I know this often poses a problem for the pet owners. They want their beloved pet to be free of symptoms quickly. Drugs offer a short term fix only. In the long term they only toxify the liver, kidneys and other detoxifying organs of the body. Long term problems then necessitate the need for more drugs for another short term fix, and so on and so on. Have you ever wondered why so many pets are developing cancers, diabetes and other serious health issues at very young ages? The pets we knew as children were often fed table scraps, not commercially prepared food. Drinking water was more pure back then. We did not have as much pollution. Expensive veterinary care with the present array of drugs was not as available as it is today. Nowadays, we use so many “preventative drugs” each year for fleas, etc. that our pets are full of toxins and chemicals. This in turn leads to toxicity in their detoxifying organs which then leads to disease and poor health. I am not advocating a return to just table scraps, but rather to foods without chemicals and toxins. It does not make sense to make your pet’s body completely toxic in order to combat fleas. It makes more sense to turn to natural, safe methods of healing and to maintain good health by supplementing nutritionally. In my next column, I will discuss many different safe, non-toxic and natural approaches to flea control.
(This column is authored by Carol Koenigsknecht, Herbal Practitioner and owner of Terra Ken Herbals. She is available for consultations, classes and lectures, and can be reached via her website at www.TerraKenHerbals.net or by phone, (706) 797-0091. She also owns and operates Carol’s Critter Care, a pet-sitting service.)
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this column is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please seek the advice of a QUALIFIED veterinarian or health care practitioner before using any herbs, supplements or other natural approaches to health discussed in this column.
Overweight Pets
Overweight Pets
Obesity as commonly perceived is not just a problem with human beings. It is prevalent in animals, both wild and pet.. In case of animals it is mostly found in pets. According to a recent research it has been found that about 25% of the pets are obese or overweight. The study and percentages indicate that the problem has reached proportions where it cannot be ignored.
A pet’s weight cannot be evaluated by just measuring the weight. It is more appropriate to observe the physical condition of the pet by comparing it with one of its own breed or species. The overall appearance of the pet is of prime importance since the ideal weight is very varied in case of pets or for that matter in all animals, in judging the obesity factor.
A scale of body condition scores is used in observation of physical condition of a pet. The body condition score is normally between 5 and 9, and a score of 7 is optimal or ideal. This score is assigned after observing a pets build, fat coverage on rib cage and the waist. Other factors that influence this score are sex, breed, age and life style.
Some observations that can help in your own assessment of your pet are suggested. The ribs should not be visible to the eye but should be easily felt without pressing. The stomach or the abdominal area should be tucked in. These simple tests or feels can be reviewed at home if the owner can objectively record the same. A veterinarian would be required for advice if you find that your pet does not possess the much sought after hour-glass physique. The owner should have a good reference point to infer the results from his observations, i.e. he should have good knowledge and information about the general physical appearance of the species of his pet.
Obesity decreases the life span of your pet, and an overweight pet is generally not healthy. Obesity may lead to diabetes, arthritis, heart complications, endocrinal diseases and bad joints. The medication for these conditions is also seriously compromised due to underlying obesity factors and age.
You pet is overweight because of the simple reason that it has more to eat and not enough exercise. The over feeding trend arises from the owners special way of showing love and care to their pets It is very important to keep tabs on the feeding habits of your pet. Many pet food packs carry a dosage level instruction, but it cannot be really depended upon. It is the owner who has to decide how much feed the pet since a lot of other factors like life style, exercise, activities, age etc. Most animals tend to overeat given the opportunity, curbing it is the owner’s responsibility. Taking advice from a veterinarian in regard to determining the pets ideal weight, creating a weight loss and maintenance plan, would be a good start.
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Vets in Barnsley Pet Care
Article by Paul Pepper
Essential Information in Choosing Vets in Barnsley
vets in barnsleyThere are plenty of vets in Barnsley who are offering emergency and general pet care services so people who are living in the area can easily fulfill their pet requirements. Vet is a short form of veterinarian in American English or veterinary surgeon in British English. vets in Barnsley are animal health professionals who diagnose and treat animal dysfunctions and diseases. In particular, they provide health care for pets, zoo animals, livestock, laboratories and racetracks.
Some vets in Barnsley utilize their knowledge to protect man against diseases that are brought by animals and perform clinical research on both animal and human health disorders. Still other vets in Barnsley are into basic research, widening human knowledge of medical and animal science. However, majority of vets in Barnsley diagnose health disorders on animals, medicate those that are suffering from illnesses and infections, set fractures, tend and dress wounds, perform surgery and vaccinate against diseases. Vets in Barnsley also advise pet owners about correct animal feeding, breeding and behavior.Geographical Background of Vets in Barnsley
Doubtless there are people who are interested in Barnsley vets but do not have an idea where it is. Barnsley is actually a town located in South Yorkshire in the northern part of England. Lying on the River Dearne, Barnsley is nineteen kilometers or 11.8 miles to the north of Sheffield, 27 kilometers or seventeen miles south of Leeds and 23 kilometers or 14.5 miles west of Doncaster. There are a number of smaller settlements that surrounds Barnsley and collectively, they are called the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. Because it is the largest town, Barnsley became the administrative center of the metropolitan borough. At present, the town has a population of around 73,500 and among them are the vets in Barnsley.
Vets in Barnsley typically offer the following services:
Vets in Barnsley Canine Vaccinations
Without proper vaccination, your pet dog or puppy is prone to one of the various infectious diseases that could be fatal to your canine pets. The most widespread among these may be Distemper and Parvovirus but it is essential that you protect your dogs from other infectious diseases as well such as Canine Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Bordetella Bronchiseptica and Leptospirosis. Once vaccinated by vets in Barnsley, your pet dog will have small or no risk of contracting such infections. In addition, puppies are usually immune from infectious diseases for the first few weeks of their lives because of the immunity they get from the milk of their vaccinated mother. However, this immunity will eventually wear off over time and at this point; you should have the puppies vaccinated by qualified vets in Barnsley.
Vets in Barnsley Feline Vaccinations
Vaccination is essential in the life of your feline pet, which is why most vets in Barnsley offer this service. Within several weeks after birth, the natural immunity of kittens will begin to wear off. Thus, they will be susceptible to infections transferred through sharing of litter trays, grooming, fighting and other activities that are normal in the life of a feline. With a vaccination program given by vets in Barnsley, you will drastically decrease the chances of your cat becoming sick or dying from a disease. Regular booster need to be administered every year so your cooperation with one of the vets in Barnsley can last for several years.
Vets in Barnsley Pet Nutrition
Vets in Barnsley can give you advice on the best nutrition for your pets. A complete diet can be achieved by providing food that is composed of ingredients that are carefully selected and when fed to your pet will give all the needed nutrients in a nutritional, edible and balanced formula. Dental diseases can also be combated by giving biscuit diet to your beloved animal. With dogs, you need to provide them with 37 essential nutrients while cats need 41 of them.
With years of continuing and extensive nutritional research, pet foods are assured by manufacturers to be loaded with all the essential nutrients that your pet needs. Vets in Barnsley can confirm that it has allowed nutritional disorders in pets to go down and thus, they can live healthier and longer lives. A key to this are prepared pet nourishments, which are well known to vets in Barnsley.
However, it does not mean that you will have to depend on commercially prepared pet foods. You can always give them a homemade diet as long as it is balanced and completed for the life stage, breed and lifestyle of your pet. Take note though that preparing a homemade pet diet can be time consuming, very expensive and complicated. You can talk with vets in Barnsley for their advice in this matter.
Working as a team together with vets in Barnsley will help ensure that your pet animal will have a healthy and full life. An essential first step is to choose someone from the vets in Barnsley who has the same passion about pets as you have. To aid you in this, ask somebody you trust who among the vets in Barnsley is ideal. There are vets in Barnsley advertisements that can give you information but personal recommendation would be best.
Once you have picked your choice from the vets in Barnsley, call to make an appointment. This will allow you to meet the veterinarian and the clinic staff. Visit their facility and check for cleanliness, staff members who are prepared to respond to any questions and a professional relaxed atmosphere. Vets in Barnsley are among the best in the field so it is easy to find an ideal veterinarian who is a member of professional organizations, gives referral services if needed and is affiliated with local emergency facilities and humane societies.
Tips in Choosing a Vets in Barnsley
When you are in the process of selecting from the list of vets in Barnsley, inquire about your pet’s care and pay close attention to the responses. Such answers are vital in making sure that you get the right veterinarian for the job. The facilities of vets in Barnsley should be free from odor, squeaky clean, dry, warm and comfortable all the time. There should be no exception in this. Clinics of vets in Barnsley should allow you to have the same veterinarian each time you make a visit so that you and your pet can be acquainted with him or her and vice versa. Set appointments with vets in Barnsley to see how the vet and staff will interact with you and your pet
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Pet Care Information You Need To Have
Article by Mike Hickmon
When you have a pet, you need to make sure that you are able to take care of it, to make sure that your pet is healthy and happy you should have all of the pet care information that is available to you. You can find pet care information from your local pet store where they will be able to give you advice on taking care of your pet, what you should feed them and how much, how to keep them happy and much more, don’t be afraid to ask because that is what the staff are there for!
You can also get pet care information from your local vet they will be able to tell you everything that you need to know in order to keep your pet healthy, from diets and weight, to walking and health it is important that you talk to your vet and know everything about looking after an animal. Lastly, you can find pet care information on the internet there are hundreds and hundreds of websites out there with helpful advice and tips on looking after and training animals just do a quick search on an internet search site for more information.
Here are some important pet care information tips to help you get started:
1 Always make sure that your pet has an area in which it can go to the bathroom, and remember to praise your pet when he does something good.
2 Be sure that you do not over feed your pets because it is unhealthy for them to be over weight.
3 Never hit or shout at your pet because this will just make them scared of you.
4 Make sure that your pet has all of his shots so that he is protected against disease, and take your pet for regular check ups.
5 Pets need lots of care and attention it is not fair on the pet or you if you know you are going to be out of the house for long periods of time.
6 Never give a pet as a Christmas present.
7 Don’t force your pet to do something that he doesn’t want to do this will only make you irritated and your pet very unhappy.
If you would like any more pet care information, then head down to your local pet shop or vet and pick up some helpful leaflets on how to take care of your pet and keep him happy and healthy, or check out the internet for great tips on how to take care and train your pet.
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Cat Care Advice – Best Cat Care Tips
Article by Miz Kitty
University of Wisconsin veterinarian Sandi Sawchuk gives health care tips for pets.
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