Vomiting isn’t uncommon among canines, but it is a problem that needs to be addressed.

Before you change up your dog’s diet, schedule an appointment with your veterinary clinic Vancouver, BC. Your veterinarian can tell you if there’s an underlying medical cause that needs to be treated.

If your veterinarian doesn’t find anything medically wrong, try and withhold food from your pup for 24 hours after your dog’s last episode. This will allow his stomach to calm down before introducing more food.

Then, reintroduce food to your dog with a bland diet. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations. Otherwise, you can create a bland diet on your own by mixing boiled hamburger or boiled chicken breast with cooked rice. Feed your dog the same amount of food as you normally would, but feed him three times a day.

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Green iguanas thrive in a tropical setting where conditions are hot and humid. If your home has air-conditioning, it is best to keep your pet iguana in an enclosure where the environment can be controlled to suit his needs.

Green iguanas can be highly territorial. While they can adapt to interactions with people, adult males can be quite aggressive. They have a very strong instinct to defend themselves and their territory. They can be wary of strangers and may unexpectedly attack visitors to your home. There have been a considerable number of reports of adults launching unprovoked attacks on humans, even their owners.

It is for these reasons that a pet green iguana should never be allowed to roam freely inside the house. It must be placed in a secure enclosure to prevent unfortunate accidents.

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Cats are highly vulnerable to the effects of specific stressors in their environment. However, they have the uncanny ability to hide it well. Chronic exposure to stressors has been demonstrated to suppress the function of the immune system, paving the way for various health problems.

Here are some important signs of stress in cats:

Potty Accidents

Eliminating in places other than the litter box may be a sign of stress. Check out potential causes of your pet’s behavior such as a poorly maintained litter box, change in the household’s daily routine, loud noises, or other factors. Your cat may also be suffering from a health problem and needs veterinary attention.

Loss of Appetite

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Reptiles (also called herps) are generally considered wild creatures and should not be handled frequently. In fact, many species of reptiles are better off without being handled at all. Reptiles possess strong protective instincts and tend to be wary and nervous in a strange environment. Some reptiles, such as snakes, are primarily predators, and may strike at anything that moves, even people and other pets.

Reptiles are also unable to handle stress well.  Thus, if you have a pet snake, family members and even guests should be briefed not to tap on the animal’s enclosure. Moving your pet’s enclosure frequently and interacting with a herp is not recommended. Also, there should always be close adult supervision whenever a child handles a herp.

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It is a fact that all dogs shed, even the so-called hypoallergenic breeds. If there are heavy shedders, there are also breeds that shed very little. Here are some dogs which are known for their minimal shedding:

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise possesses a very sunny disposition, making them excellent family companions. Their thick wavy haircoat needs regular grooming so there will be very little shedding.

Chinese Crested

There are two varieties of the breed – hairless and powderpuff. Both varieties are known to be very minimal shedders. They are highly energetic dogs that excel in agility competitions and other dog sports.

Maltese

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