Even small pets – rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and hamsters – can learn to do tricks. In order to teach your pet, you must first gain his trust. Spend time with your pet, get him used to your touch and the sound of your voice. Get to know your pet’s reaction to you […]
Animal Assisted Therapy uses different types of animals to treat people. While dogs are mainly used, cats are being recognized as able to participate in some therapy programs. Cats suited for the programs must be calm, people-oriented, like to be touched, can be still for long periods of time. Therapy cats must be a minimum […]
Heart disease in dogs can be caused by genetic defects (sub-aortic stenosis, mitral valve defects, septal defects etc.) or by heartworm infection, cardiomyopathy – enlargement of the heart – and poor nutrition (lack of certain nutrients). Older dogs are most likely to be affected by heart disease. If your dog has problems with the spleen […]
