Many pet owners dread these words, “Give your cat one of these pills twice a day.†Any pet owner knows the frustration of forcing a pill down the throat of a cat who does not feel well and who is not a willing participant. Before you don your protective armour to medicate your cat, try these easy tricks to get your kitty to take medicine.
Pet owners can agree that giving a cat medicine is not their favourite job in the world. Many times, you end up with bite marks or bleeding from little claws. There are some easy ways to medicate your cat that will help you administer the medication. Giving your cat medicine properly can also help reduce stress in your cat.
Humans, dogs and cats have a lot of features in common. We share many of the same reactions to stress and pain, but there is one thing that cats, canines and most other animals have that we don’t, and that is the third eyelid.
Getting a pet for a child is a great idea because it gives them responsibility and a buddy. Hamsters are a popular choice, but are they a good choice?
Hamsters are a type of rodent that belongs to the order Cricetinae which consists of about eighteen species. They come from the Middle East and Southeastern Europe and have become very popular as pets and lab animals because it is very easy to breed them in captivity. The most popular type in the pet store is known as the Syrian or Golden Hamster. They are smaller than Guinea Pigs which make them more suited for smaller homes, but they are equally as sociable.
Pet ownership offers so many benefits to kids it isn’t even funny. Still, you need to educate your kids on the responsibilities of having a pet or things can turn tragic.
Educating children about pets can be a difficult task. This is especially true of younger children who have a hard time telling the difference between the household cat and that cute stuffed animal in their toy box. They see something cute and furry and all they want to do is grab it. This is a problem not just for the cat or dog but also for the child. Pets will defend themselves regardless of how well trained they are, and a child who pulls on a tail or is pulling the animal by the leg is likely to get bitten or clawed unless the pet is really used to it. Even if it is, making the pet miserable isn’t a good idea.
Tootle is a bright-eyed ~1.5 year old female tortoisehell who is used to living with dogs. Her owner did not want her anymore. Tootle has been waiting for a new home since November. She is a friendly cat content to nap the days away, when she’s not busy playing! She can be a frisky & opinionated young lady & we think she’d do best with adults only, or older children 12yrs+. As a longterm resident, her fee is 50% OFF, only $48.06 and includes her vet exam, ownership handbook, vaccine, 14-day health period, microchip & more!
Princess, 130037
Princess is one very lucky girl with a sad story. Princess was brought to us when her owner refused to seek medical treatment for her broken leg after being hit by a vehicle. She was not doing well and required surgery. Since her surgery, she’s recovered in foster care & has been a pleasure to work with. She has great family potential! While her leg will never be “normal”, she gets around just fine! Princess likes other dogs & is easy to walk on leash. As a longterm dog, her fee is HALF OFF, only $88.06 and includes her spay, tattoo, pet insurance, vaccine & more!
Check out www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca for details on our environmentally-friendly new shelter, slated to open Fall ‘07!
Did you know? All cat & dog adoption fees include spay or neuter, microchip, 6 weeks of pet insurance, vaccine & much more!
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They won’t hold a grudge. They won’t leave you for someone else. They know how to show their affection. They even know your feelings better than you do. Who are “theyâ€? Well “they†go by many names, but most of the world just calls them “Petsâ€. Pets are wondrous creatures whose powers go beyond that of spiritual or magical. Perhaps that power is what the world needs more of.
Recently while being interviewed by a local newspaper reporter I was asked the question, “Why do you think that pets have become so popular in recent years?†I thought for a moment and then answered. “We are a nation at war, a nation still recovering from the after effects of September 11th, a nation rebuilding in the wake of a devastating hurricane in the South, all while living in a media spoon fed world with terror attacks in every news break.†I then went on to explain the key thing that separates us from our pets. If I were to go to a human friend for emotional support, I could only expect so much. You see, they could be affected by the same negative worldly stress that depresses me. However, my pet remains unaffected. This newspaper reporter agreed with my statement and we spent several minutes talking about the idea of “unconditional loveâ€.
Horse Dental Health - An Interview With a Horse Dental Specialist
By Ronnie Kellner
My Quarter horse, Chelsea, was losing weight. I increased her grains but she still continued losing. She had no symptoms of disease and showed no discomfort when chewing hay, although she was taking a little longer to eat it. So, I call my veterinarian, Dr. Heather Ross. She is a horse dental specialist.
Dr Ross arrives with her tool box. She washes this giant metal-syringe-like-tool. It is used only to clean out the mouth with water. Like with any dentist, I am apprehensive.
Yes, friends… a rare look at a few minutes from “Hot Dog”, one of the ten “All Barkies” shorts made by Jules White. As you may know, White was the genius/despot behind the 3 Stooges shorts.. naturally, the man who would later film 4 shorts with Shemp *after* Shemp died would think a series of dogs playing poker and getting married would hit it big!
Guinea pigs originated from the Andean region of South America, presently known as Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. They were a food source for mountain tribes around the year 2000BC. They are still to this day used as a food source in that area. They also live off of families scraps and are used as pets or collectors of evil-spirits in healing ceremonies. European trades transported quinea pigs to Europe, people saw them as exotic pets.
Knowing the tricks of getting your fur pal to enjoy brushing makes it easy, fun, and quick!
Here are some proven steps to ensure a pooch with a positive attitude about tooth brushing. A positive attitude translates to happy cooperation at tooth brushing time each day.
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