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Pets need seat belts too, expert says
February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Harnesses, belts can save pets in crash Leslie May was traveling along Interstate 70 with her shelties from Dayton, Ohio, to Indianapolis after a dog agility trial when vehicles in front of her suddenly started to break. "Cars were skidding out in front of us, so I went into the berm, and so … [Read More...]
How Do Dogs Hear So Well?
February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
With the sense of smell being the most important sense of canines, the second most important is the sense of hearing. These two senses aid in canine search-and-rescue operations. So, how do dogs hear so well? A study by Louisiana State University shows that dogs hear better than humans, but not … [Read More...]
High Blood Pressure in Cats and Dogs
February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Understanding Hypertension in Pets We did not think high blood pressure was a problem in our companion animals until fairly recently. Serious research about blood pressure in dogs and cats began a little over 20 years ago. Now we know that high blood pressure is linked with some serious diseases in … [Read More...]
7 Reasons Dogs Chase Their Tails – Round and Round She Goes!
February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Taking the time to sit back and watch my pit bull and my chihuahua playing together is sometimes very rewarding to me. It makes the everyday problems in life go away, if only briefly, as I gaze at the two of them enjoying each other’s company. Although Bunker (the pit bull) is much larger than … [Read More...]
How to Crate Train a Fearful Dog in 5 Steps
February 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Q: My dog hates to be in her crate. Do you have any tips for getting her to go inside and stay in the kennel? A. Crate training can be challenging for dogs who already have negative associations with kennels. The trauma of being left alone in a confined area often outweighs the lure of treats. … [Read More...]
