Category: Dogs & Cats
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How to Teach Your Dog to Walk on a Treadmill in 3 Easy Steps
Maybe that old treadmill in the cellar, that you or a family member gave up on, might just be the perfect exercise machine for your pup. Here’s how to start getting your pup in shape. Step 1 Place the treadmill so the dog isn’t walking into a wall (very important!) Use clicker training if you’re […]
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How to Read Your Cat’s Body Language
If you ever want to know what your cat is thinking, just look at his eyes and ears because they both offer lots of information about what is on your cat’s mind. They Eyes Have It Although a fixed gaze and rigid body posture might mean hostility, the same look might be soliciting petting or […]
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Why Kittens are Born with Their Ears Folded and More
Cats have a relatively short gestation period, which means they can get pregnant more frequently than many animals and have kittens. This increased frequency means that the kittens don’t get a chance to fully develop all their senses before coming into the world. Eyesight and hearing – two of the most complicated – take time […]
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How to Avoid Holiday Hazards for Pets
Tinsel and/or yarn can be a fun toy, but a few minutes of fun can result in severe consequences for your cat or dog. Many times, you may not know what your pet ate until you see it coming out of its back end. And, if you do see it, never pull it out. You […]
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How to Make Sure Your Dog Place Nice During the Holidays
With a long list of potential hazards pets face during the holidays, one of the biggest problems veterinarians see is not the result of your dog stealing a turkey leg, though that certainly can cause trouble. One of the most common emergencies are bite wounds. Many people bring their pets with them when they travel […]
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While you’re making preparations for your holiday feasts and family gatherings, Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to offer some tips on how to make your holiday festivities as safe and enjoyable as possible for you and your pets. Thanksgiving is all about the food, but not all […]
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6 Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy During Cold Weather
Cold weather and frigid temperatures are just around the corner, so follow these six tips to keep your more comfortable this winter. #1 If your companion animal is older and arthritic, be sure not to leave her or him outside too long. Just as with humans, colder temperatures can make arthritic joints stiff and painful. […]
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How to Teach Your Dog to Leg Weave
If you’ve ever witnessed a live Canine Freestyle Dance routine or watched one on You-Tube, then you are sure to have been awed by a remarkable trick called The Leg weave. This is a maneuver where the dancing dog gracefully weaves in and out of her human partners legs to the beat of the music. […]
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How Positive Reinforcement Works in Training Dogs
My mother turned to me in confusion. She couldn’t understand why Tashi, my two-year-old, mixed breed dog, wasn’t lunging for the bowl on the floor. It contained some nice creamy, whole milk yogurt. Instead of lunging, in fact, Tashi went from standing to sitting. Her eyes were fixed on my mother. Clearly, Tashi wanted what […]
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Dispelling 6 Common Myths About Cats
Like many animals, there are myths about cats that aren’t based on any real facts and are well, just myths. Here are six of them. 1. Pregnant Women Should Avoid Cats This thought is based on the thought that pregnant women should avoid cats due the possible infection with toxoplasmosis. Expectant mothers can interact with […]