Archive for June, 2010

Talking with a Pet Psychic

by Jane Wangersky June 30th, 2010 | Animal Health
Is it possible to communicate with pets psychically? Even to help them this way? Many owners would be skeptical.

But Terri Jay, a psychic who works with animals as well as people, says, "I don't worry about proving to skeptics that this is possible. I have so many people who believe in what I do . . . I believe that what someone thinks about me or my work is truly none of my business."

Terri is typically consulted for pets that have health, behavior, or performance problems. Owners also call her when they're considering getting another pet and wondering
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Pet Chinchillas

by TJ Davis June 24th, 2010 | Various Pets
With patience and proper training, a chinchilla can make an ideal pet. Chinchillas live about fifteen to twenty years and grow to about 15-20 inches, nose to tail. Owning a pet chinchilla can be very rewarding, as they have the tendency to bond quite closely with their caretakers.

Chinchillas are nocturnal animals, originally from the Andes region of South America. They are cold weather creatures with an extremely thick fur coat, so care must be taken that they do not become overheated. Their lush, dense fur is parasite free. They are most active at times of dawn and dusk, and
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Pets and Grief: Part II

by Jane Wangersky June 22nd, 2010 | Animal Health
Last week, we looked at the question of whether pets feel grief when another pet dies, and what we can do about it. There are no answers that fit all pets -- like humans, they're all different, and some show grief while others don't. If they do, the best thing an owner can do for them is provide a very stable and loving environment.

Let's ask a more specific question: Is it necessary, or even good, for a surviving pet to see the remains of a companion? Some humans find this a necessary step in coping with grief, but does
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Keeping Cool with Treats

by Michele June 18th, 2010 | Dogs
Even though summer doesn't officially begin until next week, the warmth of summer has arrived.  To keep ourselves cool we utilize many strategies:  using fans, running air conditioning, drinking lots of water, relaxing in pools.  These are great ways to cool ourselves, but what about our dogs?

Last summer we published a two-part article with many tips and suggestions to help keep your dog cool.  This summer we decided to look at a different way to make our dogs feel refreshed.  As people, we often enjoy an icy cold beverage or a frozen juice pop to cool ourselves. 
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Summer Safety For Pets

by Anna P. June 17th, 2010 | Cats, Dogs, Veterinarians
Summer is the season of fun, and its no exception for your pets! Whether it's taking them out to frolic in the sun or bringing your pet with you on vacation, its very important to keep your best friend's safety in mind. Read below for a few tips to keep in mind.

1- Never Leave A Pet In A Car

You'd never leave a baby or toddler alone in a car on a hot summer day, so why would you do the same to your pet? Because animals are smaller and don't really sweat the same way people do,  it doesn't
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