There are numerous types of seizure assistance dogs working with persons with disabilities. If you are looking for a specific dog for yourself or someone in your family, ask your vet Portland, OR if he knows of a local organization you can speak to for help. Dogs that are matched with people suffering from seizures play a variety of roles. For instance, there are seizure alert dogs, seizure response dogs, and seizure assistance dogs. Seizure alert dogs are trained to detect seizures before they occur and to notify the individual, a parent or caretaker. Seizure response dogs may be able to detect an oncoming seizure, but their main job is to notify a caretaker the moment the seizure begins. In other words, their job is to get help and to do so quickly. A seizure assistance dog is often used with children prone to seizures. This dog’s main job is to help keep the child calm. If you want to know more, click here ... Read more »

If you’re looking for a small to medium sized dog that loves to snuggle, play, and is constantly by your side then talk to your vet Portland, OR about the French Bulldog. The French Bulldog is a cross between the English and French bulldogs. It is a fun loving dog recommended for individuals or families. The French Bulldog thrives off of human companionship and loves to tag along to just about anywhere. They have a tendency to love water and are great swimmers even though life jackets are recommended at all times due to their size. They are easy keepers and require little grooming as they only have one coat. However, they do get cold quickly and often require extra blanketing or even a little doggy jacket in the winter time. They generally weigh between 16 and 25 pounds. They rarely bark and would make excellent apartment dogs. More details here.

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The American Canine Association is America’s largest veterinary health tracking registry. Your veterinarian Gresham, OR will most likely be very familiar with this particular association. According to the ACA’s website, the association is “dedicated to improving the canine industry by developing and offering innovative services.” The goal of the ACA is to not only provide a canine registry, but to also provide its members with support, encouragement, and services needed to aid in the continued production of “mentally and physically healthy animals demanded by responsible pet owners throughout the world.” The ACA provides several ACA sanctioned dog shows in which any ACA registered dog is permitted to participate. To register your dog with the ACA, simply log on to their website and complete the membership forms. The website also features useful tools such as “Ask-A-Vet” and “Ask-A-Trainer” quest ... Read more »

If you own a cat then you are probably familiar with her peculiar ways and her tendency to disappear for hours on end. Your vet Gresham, OR can probably assure you that your cat is either out on the prowl or sleeping in her favorite napping spot. But what do cats really do when they wander off to enjoy their time of solitude? Well, they probably don’t do anything, but some professional writers have found that “nothingness” to be the perfect inspiration for a best-selling novel, poem, etc. For instance, French poet, novelist, and filmmaker Jean Cocteau was an avid cat lover who found his cats to be an inspiration for work and play. You may know Cocteau for his film Beauty and the Beast, Blood of a Poet, and Orpheus. In his down time; however, he founded a club in Paris called “Cat Friends Club” that had a membership pin and regularly supported cat shows. For more information, ... Read more »

When it’s time to choosing a blanket or a sheet for your dog there are some important terms that you may want to learn first. If you’re not familiar with the meaning of weight or fill of a blanket then you may want to talk to your vet Gresham, OR as he may be able to explain the meanings. In general the weight or fill refers to the amount of stuffing used in the blanket to provide extra warmth. If you are looking for a simple rain sheet to keep your dog dry while you’re out walking then you should look for something with a light weight or fill. For instance, a rain sheet or lightweight blanket commonly has a weight or fill of 0g meaning there is no stuffing. The sheet simply serves as a layer of protection for your dog against the rain. A sheet with 150 – 225 g of fill will provide protection and warmth. Click here to know more.

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