Your dog occupies a very large part of your heart, and it’s important to you that you offer her every advantage you can in life. This includes training her. Since you know it’s an essential part of pet ownership, you want to fully understand it before jumping into it. What should you consider when choosing a training method?

There are a lot of different ways to train your pet, but the general premise behind them is pretty much the same. You want to motivate your little fur ball to enjoy her time learning new skills, and to get her interested in mastering them. This means you need to choose a training method that appeals to preferences as well as being in line with your own capabilities. Consider the different methods out there, and determine which would be the most effective with your pet. For more information, please contact your local Carmel, IN vet clinic. ... Read more »

Your dog is an adorable little fur ball, and you want him to be happy at all times. However, this may not always be possible, particularly when he isn’t feeling well. How can you help him take the medication his vet has given him so he can feel better?

Your pet may not be particularly interested in taking a pill, and with good reason. He instinctually shies away from eating items that he doesn’t recognize as food so he can help keep his body safe. Pills generally fall into this category, so you will need to convince him otherwise. Place the pill in a food item you know he will be eager to consume so he won’t inspect it too much. This way, he is likely to scarf it down without even realizing he did so. For more information, please contact your local Newmarket, ON vet clinic.

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Most people are aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke and people. However, you need to consider the risks to your cat too. Your indoor cat is at particular risk because since she is constantly exposed, day and night, if you allow smoking in your home. This exposure can cause your cat respiratory difficulties and put her at risk for certain cancers. Since all surfaces in your home will be coated with nicotine residue, your cat will be exposed through contact with these surfaces. And your cat will ingest smoke toxins whenever she grooms herself or a companion cat.  Thus the best course of action is to make your home smoke-free. If this is impossible, open the windows often to air out your home. Clean all surfaces regularly and wash your cat’s bed, carpeting, drapes and furniture thoroughly. For more information, contact your New Tulsa, OK veterinarian.

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