PetLvr.com - [The Blog]

By Philip Nicosia

Are you thinking of adopting a rabbit for a pet? We don’t blame you—rabbits are very cute animals, who can give you many years of affection and amusement.

However, be sure you are ready for the responsibilities of taking care of this animal. While they are certainly easier to manage than dogs, they still require some attention.

For example, rabbits molt four times a year, so be prepared for a little fur on your sofa every few months. They’ll need hay, a litter box, and a cage (clean frequently with white vinegar to remove odors). If you use hay or woodstove pellets for their litter boxes, you can use these to fertilize your garden when it’s time for a litter change.

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By Paul Spooner

Becoming more and more popular as a pet, the chinchilla, with its timid and gentle nature, big black eyes, large round ears, long whiskers, long bushy tail and the finest and densest fur of any animal in the World is often described as the nearest thing to a real life cuddly toy. Chinchillas make ideal pets, they are very clean, rarely bite unless frightened and with a little effort and patience are easy to tame. They are also hardy and quite simple to care for provided a few basic rules are followed, the most important of which is correct diet. In the wild chinchillas are ground dwelling animals living in crevices in rocks and belong to the group of animals known as ‘rock hoppers’.

They are nocturnal by nature dozing during the day and becoming more active and feeding in the evenings, being nocturnal makes them quite a good pet for someone who is out at school or work during the day as they enjoy the peace and quiet during the day to doze and enjoy their exercise period in the evenings. Being nocturnal they can be quite active and noisy during the night so may not be the ideal pet for the bedroom!

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By Sarah Ann

*In ancient Rome, the people called rats, “big mice” and mice were referred to as “little mice”. The actual translation was Mus Maximus (big mouse) or Mus minimus (little mouse).

* Near the Ino-Pakistan border in India is a small town called Deshnoke, famous for its 600 year old Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Temple of Rats. Karni Mata is believed to be the incarnation of Durga, the Hindu Goddess and thousands of rats are worshipped in the Temple. It is said that the souls of the followers of Karni Mata are in the rats and they must be looked after. The attending priests feed them milk and grain.

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By Jamie Rankin

Pet grooming is about more than simply giving your pet a bath or running a brush or comb through his fur. Complete grooming also encompasses checking his eyes and ears, practicing good dental hygiene, and clipping his nails. That last item seems, at first, to be the simplest task of the lot. However, it’s more crucial to your pet’s health than you may think.

Untrimmed nails can get broken, leading to bleeding and soreness. Another danger is the possibility that the nail will simply keep growing, turning under until it grows back into the pad of your pet’s paw. This type of ingrown nail can be painful for your pet and a little tricky to remove. In the case of some pets, such as cats, overgrown nails can snag on clothing, carpets and rugs, or even furniture. This is why your pet’s nails should be trimmed every week or two.

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The ‘Dog’ Days of Summer Are Here & we’re FULL!

FROM JUNE 22-30 ONLY: Adult Cats $25.00! Kittens $75.00! Adult Dogs $75.00!

Samantha, 138823

Samantha is a very intelligent 9-month old Shepherd who was found stray in Point Douglas back in March. Sam is an extremely loyal, laid back dog but finds our kennels a loud & stressful place. Samantha should be good with kids 6 years+- she has great family potential! Sam loves other dogs and did really well in her foster home. She has been here too long for such a good girl! Adoption fee includes her vet exam, spay, microchip, owner handbook & more! Sam is a staff favourite!

Noah, 142105

Noah is an exceptional cat whose owner surrendered him due to moving. Being at the shelter has been more stressful for Noah than most other cats. You see, Noah is blind. While he had adjusted very well, we know he needs more than we can provide for him here. Noah has done very well in his last home- providing the furniture is not rearranged & his litterbox and food/water are kept accessible, he makes a wonderful family cat. Adoption fee includes his vet exam, vaccine, microchip, owner handbook & more! Noah is a staff favourite!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558

The Winnipeg Humane Society
5 Kent Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2L 1X3
204.982.2021

Email: chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca

www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Where every adoptable dog finds a home and cats get a second chance at life!

Paws in Motion happens Sunday, June 24 at Assiniboine Park- log onto www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca for more info and to obtain a pledge form!

By: Debbie Ray

Do you really want a new dog? Have you really thought about it long and hard? Why are you thinking about adding a new dog to your family in the first place? Do you have any idea what you’re looking for in a new doggie companion? What are you real needs in the dog itself? What do you really want your dog to do for you? There are a lot things to consider first before bringing home that new bundle of joy.

It is very important, first, to match your new dogs overall personality, exercise requirements and needs to you and your family as closely as possible. With luck you’re choosing an animal that is likely to be with you for 10 years or longer so put forth a little research time in the beginning and you’ll be rewarded for your efforts for years to come.

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Jasmine, 75629

Jasmine is a very sweet kitty whose owner purposefully let her loose. Thankfully she was taken in before anything bad happened. Jas is used to living with other cats but was a bit stressed in the shelter due to the constant activity. At 5.5 years old, Jasmine is who she is, so no surprises! As a longterm cat her fee is only $48.06. She is available to adopt from Best West Pet Foods on Regent Avenue, 663-7553.

Daisy, 121497

This beautiful white German Shepherd needs a home- Daisy is incredibly smart & devoted as most Shepherds are, and desperately wants to please. Daisy has a pin in her leg from an old accident so requires a mostly-indoors home where she’ll be spoiled & loved. At 6.5 years old, Daisy deserves a terrific life. She likes other dogs & cats. As a German Shepherd, Daisy has strong territorial tendencies and will make a super watchdog for her owner- as a result she’s best for kids 12yrs+, only so she won’t be too protective with younger kids’ friends coming & going. $159.00 adoption fee includes spay, vet exam, microchip, pet insurance & more! Daisy is a staff favourite!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558

The Winnipeg Humane Society
5 Kent Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2L 1X3
204.982.2021

Email: chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca

www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Where every adoptable dog finds a home and cats get a second chance at life!

Paws in Motion happens Sunday, June 24 at Assiniboine Park- log onto www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca for more info and to obtain a pledge form!

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By Samantha Kay

Horses are living creatures with needs and emotions. But if you love horses, you don’t need to be told that. And like all living creatures, they need to be kept healthy if they are to be happy and successful. However, this world can be tough, and “nature red in tooth and claw” has a number of threats to horse health that a wise owner will want to watch out for. Living conditions are the first consideration when it comes to horse health.

If a horse is kept stabled, the stable will need to be kept free from damp and mould - and, to consider the opposite extreme, protected from excessive heat. The straw or other bedding used to cover the floor of the stable should be mucked out regularly, preferably daily, and care should be taken that the new bedding is free from mould, damp or mildew. The stable should also be checked carefully to make sure that there are no sharp edges that a horse can cut itself on.

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By Ken Wilssens

If you decide to keep horses on your property then you have to provide security so that you will have good management and control. This will allow you to have greater enjoyment and learning experiences, but it also requires some effort in providing a safe environment for them to stay. There are many things that you will have to provide in order to give them good shelter protection and this is where a horse fence is really necessary.

When building a fence for horses you need to consider many factors before installing the best possible one. Horses graze and they like to roam about in the open but you have to protect them from getting out. Therefore your fence must be sturdy and the exit gates must be secured and locked. You will also need to consider whether or not they need to be separated from other animals. Then there is a consideration of what kind of fence you will need as you can get one that will be just as pleasing to the eye as it is practical.

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By Trish Gudgion

Obesity in pets is a very common problem and also can be very difficult to overcome.

In my years at the Vet Surgery I’d often hear ‘I’ve tried everything to make her lose weight but nothing is working’ or ‘She eats hardly anything, but she just keeps putting on weight’ and lots of variations on the theme!

The point is that our pets don’t gain weight by magic…somehow, somewhere too much food is being eaten. Now this does not necessarily mean that we as owners are over-feeding - many pets are expert at finding those extra portions for themselves - so we need to turn detective to find out the cause of their weight gain.

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