Your dog does a lot of things extremely well, including chasing his tail. While this behavior may be amusing, it can also be a bit confusing. Why does he do this?

Tail chasing can be done for several reasons, so keep a careful eye on your pet when he takes part in this activity. He may simply be trying to have some fun and get some exercise. He may also notice that you are entertained by the action, so he could be continuing it for your benefit. He may simply be curious about this area of his body and be trying to access it to check it out, or there may be another reason for his interest, like and itch or an injury. Because of this, you should assess the area when he is trying to reach his tail to make sure there isn’t anything wrong. For more information, please contact your local Broken Arrow, OK vet clinic.

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You love to get dressed up and spend a lot of time picking out your outfits. Luckily, you can now include your beloved dog in your interests in fashion. While there used to be only functional clothing items for canine use, like lifejackets and winter coats, there are now fashionable items for sale as well. You can offer your pet a matching outfit to go with yours, a costume for a special event, or even apparel that will help you celebrate your favorite occasions. Your pet can also wear her traditional items with a bit more flare. Try getting her a collar that not only helps keep her safe, but also will help add to her cuteness. Many dogs wear booties as well, both for the function and their fashion sense. For additional information, please contact your local Liberty, MO vet clinic.

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When you bring your baby rabbit home you will need to help him acclimate to being a part of your household. Meet his physical needs first – food, water and housing. Talk to your bunny while sitting close to his cage and try to feed him treats through the bars of the cage. Let your bunny check out your hands when you reach into the cage. Learn how to pick up your bunny properly and when he is comfortable with you, start taking him out of his cage daily for exercise and socialization. Play with your bunny so he associates you with good things. Give him plenty of toys to have fun and keep your bunny mentally stimulated. You can train your rabbit to push balls and toys around, hop up on your lap and a number of other fun tricks to encourage bonding. For more information, contact your Omaha, NE veterinarian.

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Brushing your cat helps keep her clean by removing dead hair, dirt and dander. This can help reduce hairballs. It also can help keep your house cleaner and lessen the incidence of allergic reactions to your cat. Grooming sessions give you an opportunity to bond with your cat. Brush your cat weekly and more often when she is shedding. Brush in the direction that the fur grows. Watch your cat’s body language to determine whether there are areas she doesn’t want to be touched. Severe tangles may need to be cut out. Take care not to pull on your cat’s hair or she will avoid brushing and associate you with something unpleasant. While brushing, check for bald spots, sores or any unusual lumps or bumps that could require medical attention. Also look for evidence of fleas and flea dirt so you can get ahead of any infestations. Contact your Omaha, NE vet to learn more or set an appointment at this website Omaha Ani ... Read more »