Even though every dog needs to be walked on a regular basis, some dogs need much more physical exercise than others. How can you tell if your dog needs a dog walker?

First, consider how frequently you are able to head outside with your furry friend. Are you able to commit to at least one 30 minute walk each day? If not, consider hiring a dog walker.

The energy level of your dog should be taken into account too. If your dog still has a ton of energy after his walk in the evening, or if he causes a lot of trouble in the house while you’re gone during the day, a dog walker may be able to help your canine burn some of his excess energy.

Dog walkers can also make sure your dog gets a chance to go potty in the middle of the day! Your veterinarian Westlake Village, CA the East West Veterinary Clinic can h ... Read more »

Geckos can drop their tails but they can grow them back. They typically do so when they feel threatened or frightened. While it is quite an interesting phenomenon to watch, a conscientious gecko owner will protect his pet from this type of situation. Dropping their tail is a survival technique for geckos; the process is done under stressful circumstances, and not one that should be forced on your pet.

If your pet does lose its tail, make sure to isolate it from other geckos because they can bully the injured one and feed off the wound. Place your tail-less pet in a separate enclosure until he has grown back a tail. Make sure to provide plenty of food and fresh clean water every day, as well as lots of hiding places to give the gecko a sense of security.

Asking assistance from your Oshawa, ON veterinary clinic will also go a long way in addressing the problem. Check out his ... Read more »

In order to effectively address your cat’s allergies, there is a need to identify the allergenic trigger or substance that is causing the allergy, so you will be able to limit or end your pet’s exposure to the specific allergen. However, take note that it is not easy to figure out what your cat is allergic to, and some allergens cannot always be completely eliminated from your cat’s environment. Your veterinarian will likely perform some specific tests such as elimination diet or exposure tests in order to narrow down the potential causes of your cat’s allergy.

Some of the most common allergens for cats include specific ingredients in their diet, mold, dust, grass, pollen, flea saliva, and certain substances found in household cleaning products.

Some types of allergenic triggers are easier to deal with than others. While food allergies can be addressed by sw ... Read more »

Dogs are social animals and they love to spend time interacting with other people, and other pets. Being pack animals, they are naturally inclined to form a social hierarchy in the home. The more dominant dogs occupy the upper rungs of the social ladder while submissive ones are content in occupying the lower rungs. Knowing their place and respecting the one occupying the topmost rank (alpha leader) will help maintain peace and harmony within the pack.

Dogs occupying the lower rungs of the social ladder tend to be nervous around dominant dogs. This is often the case when dogs establish their dominance by bullying other dogs. Dominant dogs ooze self-confidence and lord it over their more timid and less confident counterparts. If you are having problems with the behavior of your dog, do not hesitate to seek help from a pet clinic Bowmanville, ON.

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When buying pet food, pet owners should choose the best premium quality food that their budget can afford. These products are made with quality ingredients that are highly digestible, meaning they can be efficiently digested and metabolized into forms that can be utilized by the body for energy, growth, maintenance, and other physiological needs. The quality of pet food highly depends on the ingredients being used as well as the digestibility of the ingredients. The method by which pet food products are processed also affects digestibility.

There is a method that is done in the laboratory which can help determine the digestibility of pet food. The process involves measuring the difference between the amount of nutrients in pet food and those that are recovered in the animal’s feces. If you want to know more about the digestibility of your pet’s food, you can go online or get in touch with the manufacturer. ... Read more »

Dogs are intelligent creatures and they can be trained to heed commands and do certain tasks or tricks. When you have just brought home a puppy, the earliest training regimens that you and your puppy have to undertake will involve basic obedience training, housetraining, and crate training.  The ultimate aim of these training regimens is to prepare a dog to become an obedient and well-disciplined member of the pack.

However, training a dog is not a walk in the park. There is no overnight success, so to speak. You need to arm yourself with tons of patience and knowledge, and be ready to invest time and effort. The secret to successful dog training is to gain as much knowledge about the procedure by reading, talking with other pet owners, as well as consulting with professional dog trainers and your veterinarian.

The training that a dog receives and his overall experience during ... Read more »