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Epilepsy and Pets
Epilepsy in dogs and cats is similar to that in humans. Seizures are the main symptom of epilepsy in dogs or cats. There are several types of seizures and following are the most common:
Generalized Seizures
Generalized seizures are the most prevalent form of seizures experienced by pets. Varieties of generalized seizures include:
1. Absence seizures (petit mal): rarely seen in pets, absence seizures result in a short period of unconsciousness
2. Myoclonic seizures: jerking of the muscle which can include one or more muscles
3. Clonic seizures: characterized by measured, or rhythmic, muscle contractions
4. Tonic seizures: notable increase in muscle tone, stiffening of muscles for brief periods
5. Tonic Clonic seizures (grand mal): this is the most common form of seizures in petsTags: epilepsy in pets, pet care, Pet Health, seizures in cats, seizures in dogs
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Having dog problems? Get the Right Information from a Professional Dog Handler (South Bay K-9 Academy)
The title Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer Course by author Adam G. Katz is the downloadable version which has included many other dog training and obedience guides. Check out the Product Specifications section for further details of the bundle items included. The book can also be purchased in hardcopy offline and via the internet purchase site Amazon.com.
If you are experiencing dog problems then the work by Adam Katz is ideal for you. Entitled Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer, this book is a rapid solution to training dogs and to the correction of negative behaviors. The book deals effectively with the destruction of anti-social actions that make you humiliated by your pet dog.
Complete at home dog obedience training is possible using the “Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer” by Adam Gatz. This book when purchased opens up a large resource of information at the dogproblems.com site in the member’s only sections of the site such as the “Dog Trainer On Demand” forums. Get assistance from this knowledgeable author and the great canine experts online.
Tags: Adam G. Katz, dogproblems.com, Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer
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Steps To Toilet Training Cats
Toilet training cats is not as hard as it is often thought. Many people are often surprised to learn how easy it is to actually train cats. It is a matter of gaining a better understanding of knowing how your cat thinks.
There are a few things that you will need to understand first if you want to toilet train your cat.
First of all you need to understand something about your cat. Most cats are not very responsive to being reprimanded. When you catch your cat doing something wrong, you can reprimand it by the tone of your voice. It's pointless reprimanding your pet unless you catch it in the act.
Cats like other creatures live in the moment, and don't spend too much time worrying about yesterday or tomorrow. So if you catch your cat in the act of doing its business on your carpet, don't even think about rubbing its nose in it. This will just result in your cat distancing itself from you.
Back to toilet training cats, you can toilet train your cat in a week or it might take a month or so. It is dependent on your connection with your cat, and its character traits.
The first thing that you will need to do if you want to toilet train your cat is to move its litter tray next to your toilet. This will enable your cat to realise that the toilet is there.
Tags: cat toilet training system, Litter Kwitter, toilet train your cat, toilet training cats, train cats
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What is a Teacup Pig?
People think all kind of thoughts when you mention pigs but hardly one of pigs in the house. Teacup potbellied pigs are becoming increasingly popular as domestic pets around the country. Teacup Pigs come in very many colors and are much smaller than the standard farm pig and the regular potbelly pig. Not really the size of a teacup. But compared to a full grown regular pig at 600-800 pounds or a full grown regular potbelly pig at 120 – 200 pounds then they are teacup.
Pigs are not fully grown until 2-3 years of age, they typically weigh around 40-65 pounds and 11 - 14 ” tall. They have a projected lifespan of 15-20 years, and are relatively low maintenance pets, requiring roughly the same amount of daily care as a dog. Teacup potbellied pigs are popular city pets, and their small size lends itself well to apartment living. They litter box train in a matter of days and as early as 4 weeks old.
The regular potbellied pig originated in Vietnam, and is a combination of several breeds. Given the chance, they can interbreed with common farm pigs and wild boars, as they are all part of the pig family. The teacup pigs were bred first in Devon, England.
Teacup potbellied pigs are considered exotic pets, which can make them a bit more troublesome than a cat or a dog for this reason: not all veterinarians treat them which can make it difficult to get these pets the care they require. All pigs need their tusks trimmed every couple of years, and may need their hooves trimmed annually. A veterinarian, or an owner who has learned how from a doctor, can perform these tasks. Pigs will need to be spayed or neutered and require regular vaccinations.
Tags: pig, pigs, potbellied pig, potbellied pigs, tea cup pigs, teacup pig, teacup pigs
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Salmonella Infection and Pets
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Salmonella and Our Pets
With the recent Peanut Butter Recall, Salmonella once more has become headline news. Salmonella is a bacterium that can affect both humans and animals and can be passed from human to animal and animal to humans (reverse zoonotic disease). Most infections occur through ingestion of contaminated food or water or through close contact with an infected host.
In the Peanut Butter recall, contaminated peanuts were used as a flavoring or an additive in products including pet food and treats. Luckily, most dogs and cats infrequently develop disease, but handling the infected treats and then handling food or not washing your hands after handling infected products can transmit the bacteria to humans.
Acute Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. Babies, the elderly and immune suppressed are more susceptible to infection and can be exposed by contact with pets or humans harboring the bacteria without showing symptoms. Severe illness or death can occur in the most susceptible, babies, the elderly or the immune suppressed. Salmonella is most often found in raw meat, poultry, eggs and sometimes vegetables.
Tags: Peanut Butter, Pet Health, pets, Salmonella
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Choosing Wire Gauge for an Electric Dog Fence
Spring is a popular time of year to start planning for, and installing, an electric dog fence. We offer a choice between 18g and 20g wire on the majority of our underground dog fences. I’m frequently asked which wire gauge is better.
Many people mistakenly believe that 18g wire is better simply because its a little thicker than 20g wire. The truth is that either gauge wire will work equally well; it just depends on your situation.
The 20 gauge wire that is included as standard in Innotek and PetSafe dog fences is suitable for the majority of yards. It works best in yards with loose or sandy soil, that have few trees or other shrubs and plants with deep root systems. Another thing to consider is the size of your yard. The 20g wire will work fine for installations that will cover less than 5 acres.
18 gauge wire works best in the following situations: if you have particularly rocky soil or a lot of trees; if you’re planning to use sod staples for an above ground installation; if you plan to cover more than 5 acres.
One thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to mix wire gauges. If your dog fence came with 20g wire, you will need to purchase 20g wire to expand your boundary. If your system came with 18g wire, stick with the 18 gauge. The same holds true for twisted wire. Twisted wire is available in both 20 and 18 gauges; be sure to choose the same gauge wire that you will be using for your fence.
Tags: Dog Training, electric dog fences, wire gauges
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Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence
Due out this month is a brilliant new product from Perimeter Technologies, the first WiFi Dog Fence. What makes the Wifi fence so different?
The Perimeter Wire-Free WiFi Dog Fence is the first fence to use true 2.4 GHz WiFi communication to safely contain your dog. Wireless fences have been around for several years. While extremely popular as an alternative to a traditional underground dog fence, as technology has improved, there have been no significant changes in the way the current fences on the market work.
Perimeter’s wireless fence utilizes the 802.15 wireless communication protocol that most of us have become familiar with in recent years. By using micro-chip transceivers that constantly link the Pet Link collar and Wire-Free Smart Station transmitter, you will always know how far your dog is from the Smart Station and be alerted instantly should your dog attempt to cross your preset boundary.
Additional features of the Perimeter Wire Free Fence
The Perimeter wireless dog fence has a huge coverage area of 2.5 acres, a significant improvement over the current leading wireless fence that has a range of only 3/4 acre.
The Smart Station transmitter measures in at 5″ x 5″ x 3″ and will continually track your dog’s location within the fence perimeter. The system can be customized for up to two dogs and offers 5 selectable levels. A lost contact alarm instantly lets you know if your dog has been left unprotected and a boundary challenge alert tells you if your dog is attempting to leave your yard.
As with other Perimeter fences, the fence comes with patented Comfort Contact points. These are rubber contacts that cushion your dog’s neck, unlike the hard steel probes found in most electric dog fence collars. The collar also features a battery status indicator so you’ll always know when its time to change the batteries.
The best part? The Perimeter WiFi fence is reasonably priced at $299.99 for one dog, a mere $20.00 more than the current wireless fences available - and with so many great new features!
To read the detailed specs , including a comparison sheet of this fence vs. the leading wireless dog fence, visit our online store: Perimeter WiFi Dog Fence.
Tags: Dog Training, perimeter technologies, wifi dog fence, wireless fence
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How To Stop a Cat from Spraying
Years ago, I owned a male cat that suddenly started spraying in the house. At first, I thought it was just a refusal to share the litter box with my other cat. When buying a separate litter box didn’t address the issue, I decided it was time to look at other possibilities.
I learned that not only is it an annoying habit, but unfortunately, it can also be a difficult problem to break. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons why male cats spray and what can be done to break the habit.
Tags: cat spraying, cat training, male cat spraying
