Owning A Wild Or Exotic Cat Information Laws And Advice
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Posted March 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Have you ever dreamed of living with a bobcat or having a pet tiger? You're not alone, and many people share their lives responsibly and safely with such animals. My beloved companion is a African Serval, a very affectionate 33-pound spotted feline. However, this dream come true brings with it some very real challenges and responsibilities far beyond those facing the average pet owner.A huge number of visitors to my exotic feline site are trying to make very important decisions. Should I get a...
Bad Dog? I Don’t Think So
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Posted February 20th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
One of the things I run into often is people telling me about the bad behavior they see in their dog or cat... I cringe everytime I hear it.I have always contended that animals do not show bad or good behavior. They just respond to their environment, be it immediate stimulus or things they've been sitting on for a while.We humans have asked our animals to behave in ways that we perceive as good. But I would contend that we actually ask them to behave in a desirable fashion. Show me the behaviors...
Introducing A Crate To A Dog
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Posted February 20th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Dogs have a natural liking for enclosed sleeping places - think of how often your dog chooses to sleep under the table, against a wall or behind the settee! In the wild your dog would seek out a cosy safe den to sleep and rest up, that is all a crate is. Although their resemblance to cages or prison puts many people off. If they are properly used and introduced, they can be a helpful aid to training and toileting and a comfort and a bolthole when the dog is feeling stressed.Once your dog is happ...
How To Administer Ear Medication For Your Dog Painlessly
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Posted February 18th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Has your dog ever had an ear infection? Likely your vet will have prescribed ear medications for treatment or prevention of future ear infections.The problem with ear medications is that they can be quite uncomfortable for your dog, the medication often needs to be administered in liquid form directly into the ear canal.Your dog may find this uncomfortable and start avoiding you, or even becoming aggressive towards you.If your dog becomes aggressive, consult with your vet and seek help from a...
Training Your Puppy Dog To Listen
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Posted August 13th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Do you ever find yourself repeating yourself to your dog or puppy? This article explains how to train a puppy or dog to listen to you first time, every time.Many dog or puppy owners find themselves blaming their dog for not listening. When you have invested time and effort into training, it can seem like a bit of a disappointment when your dog suddenly decides to stop listening to you, or that something else in his world is more exciting or interesting than you are.The truth is, dogs just do w...
Possesion Aggression Object Guarding
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Posted July 31st, 2009 at 9:52 am
Canine Possession AggressionCanine Possession Aggression........object guarding, this 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.The ears going back will be part of typical body language relating to this behaviour. The dog then will go into a crouch over the object, displaying a whale eye, that is the head turned away but the eyes are swivelled ba...
Kitten Vaccinations: Types Of Vaccinations
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Posted July 28th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
In recent years, the vaccination of cats has become more popular. The three most common vaccines give protection against feline infectious enteritis (FIE), feline influenza (cat flu) and feline leukaemia (FeLV). An initial course of two injections, the first at nine weeks are usually given, and yearly boosters are recommended thereafter.FIE causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and the cat develops a very high temperature. Before the vaccine was introduced, it killed a great many cats by dehydration du...
Possesion Aggression Object Guarding
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Posted July 26th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Canine Possession AggressionCanine Possession Aggression........object guarding, this 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.The ears going back will be part of typical body language relating to this behaviour. The dog then will go into a crouch over the object, displaying a whale eye, that is the head turned away but the eyes are swivelled ba...
Disgusting Dog Behavior And What You Can Do To Put A Stop To It
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Posted July 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Dogs, I?m sure you?ll agree, can exhibit some fairly bizarre behaviors. A few of them are down right disgusting! Lots of dog owners around the world look at these odd but common dog behaviors and scratching their heads in confusion, asks themselves just why their dog is doing this? The first thing we need to do is to understand the reasons behind these unwanted behaviors in order to be able to successfully put a stop to them.Let?s first look at the age old problem of garbage can raiding. Not onl...
Possesion Aggression Object Guarding
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Posted July 19th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Canine Possession AggressionCanine Possession Aggression........object guarding, this 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.The ears going back will be part of typical body language relating to this behaviour. The dog then will go into a crouch over the object, displaying a whale eye, that is the head turned away but the eyes are swivelled ba...
