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Dear Cesar, My dog Honey will NOT let us cut her toe nails. She is petrified. How can we do this? She is a therapy dog for elderly people and needs her nails cut on a regular basis. She has some anxiety issues. They arose after her brother Bear passed away this summer. She saw it. Could this have caused her anxiety? Please help us. We need to be able to cut her nails and don’t know what to do. Our vet suggested drugging her. We tried this and she was sooo out of it. Help!!! Sincerely, Janine Thomas – Winnipeg, Canada…[Continue Reading]
By Dawn Ross - PetAutoSafety.com Does your dog love to travel in the car with you? You and your family wear seat belts when riding in the car. Does your dog? If you have not considered it, here are eight important reasons why your dog should wear a pet auto seat belt…[Read Full Article]
As printed in Cuddly Critters, Women’s Edition, March 2008 Is your dog home alone all day? Bored? Destructive? Lonesome? Overweight and needing more exercise? Timid? Begging for attention when you’re ready to relax? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions and need someone to care for your dog while you’re out shopping or just hanging out with friends, you might want to check into dog day care… [Read the rest of this entry]
By Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Parade Magazine, April 27, 2008 Good communication is key to a rewarding relationship with your dog. These 5 tips can help the “conversation” flow both ways… [Read the rest of this entry]
By Dr. Debra Primovic, Petplace.com Canine bloat, or gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is the number-one cause of death for several large and giant breeds. It is a life-threatening disorder and if left untreated, results in death. Bloat occurs when the stomach fills with food, water and/or gas. This results in increased pressure that enlarges and compresses the stomach and eventually causes the stomach to rotate or twist into an abnormal position…[Read Full Article]
By Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc, PetEducation.com Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily. A dog with moderate heatstroke (body temperature from 104° to 106°) can recover within an hour if given prompt first aid and veterinary care…[Read Full Article]
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