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Dogs are social animals, they have rules that dictate how they behave around each other. Left to themselves, most canines easily slip into their roles. The pyrotechnics erupt when they disagree about their place in the pack or family unit. Read more...
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Certain breeds of dog (notably English Cocker Spaniels) can occasionally display unpredictable outbursts of aggression known as ‘rage syndrome’. These dogs will be perfectly civil with strangers and in the show ring, but then will suddenly attack family members for no apparent reason. Read more...
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Socialisation is so vitally important that it almost outweighs all other considerations. The fear of infections has led breeders and owners alike to make the tragic mistake of keeping their puppies isolated until they have completed their vaccinations. Read more...
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Canine Possession Aggression, or object guarding, is the act of aggressively protecting objects such as toys, pigs ears, rawhide chews, bones, or articles that the dog has found or stolen, such as socks shoes underwear tissues and human food. Read more...
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It is vital that your dog perceives the muzzle as a positive experience. Quite often the dog’s first encounter with a muzzle is in a stressful and fearful situation, such as the vet clinic, when the dog may become aggressive or difficult to handle because of fear, panic, or injury. Read more...
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Puppies have painfully sharp little piranha-like teeth, almost like hypodermic needles. Fortunately the jaw muscles are extremely under-developed, in fact one of the main reasons why you should never play tug with a young puppy is that you could dislocate the jaw and misalign or damage the teeth. Read more...
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I cannot tell you how many times people have said to me that their dog thinks it is human and I always give the same answer "No it doesn't it probably thinks you're a dog". Though not strictly true, it serves to emphasise that dogs are not little human beings in fur coats. Read more...
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Quite often a simple noise aversion technique can stop many unwanted and irritating behaviours such as jumping up aggression, barking and predatory chasing (i.e. cats or other dogs). Read more...
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Noise fears or phobias in dogs are among the most common of the behavioral problems, but are frequently ineffectively managed. They are most easily treated with early identification and intervention where possible. Read more...
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Introducing a cat to a household already containing a dog is a scenario many will be faced with at some point. It is a tricky situation, but with careful planning and a bit of patience, problems can be avoided. Here behaviorist Stan Rawlinson gives his advice on how to introduce a dog to a cat! Read more...
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The first question to ask when dealing with a biting parrot is why? Under what circumstance is this happening? From my experience, birds bite for generally one of two main reasons: survival or control. A third less common reason can be hormonal behavior. Read more...
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The Step up and Step down Training is probably the most important part of any Parrots training and all owners should consider doing this as part of homing a new bird. You will need to keep to a strict regime and be quite strict with your routine. Read more...
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Parrots are very intelligent animals and they are thought to have the same level of intelligence as a five-year-old child. It is therefore very important that they get mental stimulation, as the commonest cause of feather plucking is boredom. Read more...
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Did you know that each year in the United States, over one million animal-bite wounds are reported? Dogs and cats inflict the vast majority. On occasion the tables get turned on our canine friends though, and without warning they are recoiling from the pain inflicted by sharp, poison-injecting fangs. Read more...
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With pet obesity on the rise, the approval of a new drug called Slentrol to combat canine obesity has been hailed by some as a new breakthrough, while others are more sceptical. Here we look at the indications for using the drug and how it works. Read more...
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There are a huge number of dogs out there with severe dental disease that desperately need treatment. Most owners are unaware of their dogs teeth problem until either a vet checks the dogs mouth, or the mouth becomes so sore and breath so foul that the owners attention is drawn to it. Read more...
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There are several different types of flea, but by far the most common is Ctenocephalides felis felis, also known as the cat flea. Though it is called the cat flea, it is the species most often found on dogs as well. Read more...
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Does your dog suffer from arthritis or any other painful condition? If so, chances are your veterinarian will have prescribed NSAID painkillers to make your beloved pet more comfortable. However, many owners are starting to realise that they can buy the exact same drugs online, for far cheaper. Read more...
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For most people, exercising a dog consists of a trip to the park for a run around. In some cases this might suffice, but responsible owners should be aware of the quantity and quality of exercise that their dog needs to maintain optimum health. Ask yourself the following questions. Read more...
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Moving house can be a very stressful time for your cat. Territorial battles may occur with other local cats. This article is based on a question asked at the Televets Pet Question and Answer service. Read more...
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There can't be many feline households today without a litter box. The pervasiveness of the indispensable litter box makes it difficult to imagine a time before cat litter. But in fact, cat litter is a relatively recent accoutrement to the feline lifestyle. Read more...
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