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Green lipped mussel extract treatment for arthritis

Copyright 2006 Pawshed If your pet has been diagnosed with arthritis you might find Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) is included in some glucosamine based treatments. Green lipped mussel has been found to inhibit inflammation in the joints and i... Read >

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Copyright 2006 Paul Nelson Separation anxiety in dogs is characterized by destructive behavior when the dog is left alone. This behavior can include barking, howling, destroying household items, digging, chewing and sometimes urination. Some dogs will ... Read >

Traveling with Pets

Copyright 2006 Paul Nelson Pets have special needs when they travel, so planning ahead is essential. This advice can help you make sure your pet is prepared to travel long distances locally. Taking your pet on a holiday Your pet should be wearing... Read >

Facts about Heartworm in the United States

Copyright 2006 Paul Nelson* Canine heartworm infection occurs all across the United States. Heartworm infection has been found in pet and wild dogs in all 50 states, each of which have there own areas where the disease is an ongoing problem (these are kno... Read >

Reactions to flea product chemicals

Reactions to flea product chemicals Subject: question: can a dog have a reaction to Frontline or a flea product Is it possible my dog has had an allergic reaction to Frontline. I suspect that the reaction has been going on for at least 6 months. Wh... Read >

Subject: question: How much exercise can I give my dog with arthritis

Managing arthritis Subject: question: How much exercise can I give my dog with arthritis My dog has been diagnosed with arthritis what steps can i take to manage this condition. She is a 9 year old labrador who weigh 90 lbs or 45 kg, she yelps when... Read >

Passive Smoking and your Cat

Passive Smoking and your Cat Just like a human being our cat's can very sensitive to smoke from cigarettes. Sometimes you may notice your cat leaving the room if it becomes too smoky, that is because your pet is sensitive to the smell and the smoke. I... Read >

How to be the leader of your pack

How to be the leader of your pack Dogs are pack animals and relate to others within the structure of the pack. Dogs are a strongly social animal and will regard their human owner as a member of the pack, if you don't establish yourself as the leader th... Read >

Boredom and Barking Dogs

Boredom and Barking Dogs Excessive barking in dogs can be very distressing for the dogís owner and also for the neighbourhood. Loud and incessant dog barking is noise pollution which can cause tension with neighbours and can become an issue with the lo... Read >

Repetition and rewards in puppy training

Repetition and rewards in puppy training Training a puppy to be well socialized adult dog needs your time and energy. Puppies need concepts repeated so that the behaviour can become memorized. When teaching your puppy any activity repeat the action d... Read >

Reasons why you should desex your pet

Reasons why you should desex your pet Neutering, desexing or speying is a routine veterinary operation where a dog is permanently sterilised. In the male dog the testes are removed and in the female dog the ovaries and uterus are removed. Most dogs are f... Read >