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Banfield: A Pet Hospital Horror

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Richard Christian
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If you have a few hours to spare, check out the Banfield Pet Hospital page on the Consumer Affairs website. Seriously, we’re talking hours here folks, because what you’ll find is an endless pit of complaints by people who were left feeling far from satisfied, with pets who seemed worse-off after being taken care of by the national vet chain that’s found inside PetSmarts across the country. Many people avoid chain stores like the plague, while others are a bit more tolerant. When it comes to your animal’s welfare, you might think that the name recognition and clout of a national chain (PetSmart and Banfield) is a plus, rather than going to a local vet. But if you read any of the complaints on the Consumer Affairs page, you might think differently. What’s one reason people don’t like chains? The lack of personal attention certainly rates highly and that seems to be ...

How to Exercise With Your Dog

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Melissa Hathaway
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  Summertime is the perfect time to start a new exercise routine. It is recommended that adults take at least 30 minutes of exercise every day, and yet very few people manage to meet this target. A great way to motivate yourself to start exercising daily is to exercise with your dog: Dogs make great work out partners because they love to move, they're enthusiastic, and they don't try to distract you by chatting whilst you're running! But not all dogs are getting the exercise they need either. Estimates suggest that nearly 35% of all pets are overweight, and this can have serious health implications for your dog. The effect of obesity on dogs can include arthritis, diabetes, breathing problems, and heart disease. Definitely an incentive to get both of you up and moving! So how do you get started? Running with your dog Unless your dog is elderly or physically challenged, they should be able to run ...

Dog Tattoos – Cruel or Cool?

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Richard Christian
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Ernesto Rodriguez of Stokes County North Carolina, who owns a tattoo parlor in Pilot Mountain, created quite an uproar on Facebook recently when he posted a picture of a new tattoo. The uproar wasn’t so much of the tattoo, but of who had it: his puppy. Since the backlash began Rodriguez has said that he tattooed Duchess, a 4-month-old American bully, and his other dog, Duke, for identification reasons. But that’s not the full story, if you listen to what else Rodriguez has to say: “It’s just art. I’m an artist. I wanted to put art on my dog,” he told the Fox 8 news channel. On his Facebook wall, at the time he gave his dog a tattoo, he wrote: “bored and tattooing.” Only recently has he said it’s for identification reasons, an act that the National Dog Registry actually endorses. The NDR has a specific page dedicated to answering the question: ...

How to Control Your Pet’s Allergies

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Richard Christian
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You may suffer from allergies. Heck, you may suffer from allergies because of your pet. But have you ever stopped to wonder if your pet suffers like you? Unless your pet has severe allergies (and at that point it’s impossible not to notice the suffering and discomfort), you might not have ever considered the potential. But yes, your pet can suffer from allergies. And yes, you can do something about it. Allergy symptoms in animals are a lot like in humans: itchy skin, runny eyes, and sneezing. But pets might also exude symptoms such as itchy ears, swollen paws, and constant licking. So, what can you do to help your pet through this discomfort? First you should know that most dog and cat allergies are caused by the environment, so unless you want a Bubble Beagle, you’ll have a hard time completely eliminating potential allergens. However, you can reduce your pet’s exposure ...

Eat Guinea Pig and Save the Planet

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Kristin Masliuk
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Forget snake and alligator, some Americans are embracing a new exotic meat – Guinea Pig. The animal meat is popular in South American countries, such as Columbia and Peru, where it's known as cuy. Recent interest in TV shows and blogs of exotic foods are fueling US foodies to try something new. Guinea Pig is not a locally produced meat. They are imported frozen, whole, and hairless from Peru.  NPR reports, that Peru guinea pig imports for a Connecticut company have almost doubled in the past four years - from 600 guinea pigs per year to more than 1,000 today. The imports are not tracked by the USDA or any federal regulatory agencies. When served, guinea pig is eaten from head to toe. The two pound meal is prepared either roasted or fried. South American restaurants in the US are serving up this meat as the interest in exotic delicacies arise ...

Meet Breeze: An Orphaned Foal

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Heather Brennan
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Devon, England’s Mare and Foal Sanctuary has a new resident. Found a few hours after his birth trying to nurse from other mares, Breeze seemed to be orphaned foal. Unable to locate his mother, a farmer called in the sanctuary and they came for the foal that was already beginning to show signs of shock and dehydration. All animals receive a substance called colostrums from their mother’s within the first twenty-four hours after birth. It imparts antibodies that help protect the baby from infection until its own immune system begins to function properly. Animals that do not receive colostrums from their mother need to be given an artificial substitute or they become prone to life-threatening infections. Breeze had not had the benefit of colostrums or much in the way of nutrition and was in poor shape. He was immediately put on intravenous drips to make sure he received colostrums drips, medication, and ...

How to Report Animal Abuse

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Kristin Masliuk
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  Animal abuse happens quietly. Dogs, cats, horses, and more are tortured,neglected and physically harmed by their owners each day. The commercials of the ASPCA are heart wrenching and visually hard to watch. Learn the signs of animal abuse and take action to report it. According to the ASPCA, the following are signs of animal abuse: Acts of defense, cowering, or aggression when their owners approach them Animals who are left outside in extreme weather Patches of missing fur Animals who are tick and flea infested Wounds on the face and/or body Animals who are left alone without food or water and chained Large amounts of animals, known as animal hoarding Starving or extremely thin animals Limping Animals who have been harmed or shown any of the above signs and not taken to a veterinarian Animals around abandoned apartments and houses – they may have been left by previous owners     The United States does not have jurisdiction to try and convict animal abusers. Each ...

Dogs in PUPs Program Help Relieve Airport Stress

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Heather Brennan
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Flying can be very stressful. The airport itself is often crowded. There are lineups and then there is the reason you are flying. It isn’t always a vacation. It can be a funeral or to visit a sick relative. There may be stress at home or work to deal with as well. Since 9/11 there has also been the added stress of the risk of terrorism. Airports recognize this airport stress and are trying out new ways to make it easier for travellers. In the days immediately after 9/11, a volunteer chaplain at the Mineta San Jose airport requested permission to bring his dog, Orion, in to help soothe agitated passengers. The dog was such a hit that they decided to make the program a permanent feature of the airport and they now have 9 dogs in the program. More recently, Los Angeles international (LAX) and Miami International airport have added canines ...

How to Know When It’s Time to Euthanize Your Pet

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Richard Christian
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It’s never an easy decision to choose to say goodbye to your pet forever. Whether it’s because of an illness, injury, or Father Time, saying the words that give the okay to put our pets to sleep will never roll off our tongues. Perhaps the decision is somewhat easier if your pet is terminally ill, or gravely injured. Perhaps, but not likely. But euthanizing your pet when he’s simply showing signs of old age has to be one of the hardest things to do. It’s a bit of a double-edged sword, isn’t it? In some ways, we should feel fortunate that many of us aren’t forced with a sudden and abrupt death of a pet. We get to watch them grow old. On the other hand … we have to watch them grow old, and sick, and lame. They continue to live long after they really are living, and so we’re left ...

Dog Training: Common Terms

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Heather Brennan
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When you get a new dog the array of services of dog training options available to you can be a bit overwhelming. There are dog trainers, obedience trainers, animal behaviorists, behavior consultants, aggression trainers, etc. and they offer positive reinforcement training, dominance training, clicker training, trick training, and so many other things. It can be difficult to decide what it is that will work best for you. Here are some basic definitions to help you make decisions. Dog Trainer: This is someone who teaches you how to train your pet. They may offer private classes and group classes. Some trainers will take your dog and train it for you, rather than teaching you how to train your pet. They may or may not have received certification and training before they set themselves up as a trainer. Obedience Trainer: This is a dog trainer who specializes specifically in obedience. Most of the time, ...

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