Q. Do dogs suffer from heart disease like people and what are the symptoms? A. Yes, dogs can suffer from heart disease. If you are anything like my mother and view your pets as an extension of the family, it is very important that you are able to recognise the symptoms that may indicate your […]
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Never get a pet because your child saw the animal in a movie and wants one. Get everyone involved but keep pet chores age appropriate
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Q. Can dogs get diabetes and does it compare to diabetes in people? How is diabetes in animals treated and what is the prognosis?
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Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
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Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
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Q. Meeko, one of our three Dachshunds, always barks at our domestic worker who has been with us for five years. What can we do to discourage this excessive barking? Is there something we can do to make him more comfortable around her?
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My dog’s ears smell bad. What could be the cause?
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What is calculus? Calculus is the study of change, in the same way that geometry is the study of shape. It is part of modern mathematics education.
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Q. Why does your dog chase and jump on cars? A. Most dogs have some instinct to chase moving objects. How strong the instinct is depends on the breed of dog. For example, dogs who were bred to herd or to assist humans in hunting usually have very strong instincts to chase, which may be aroused by
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Q. Why does your dog eat soil? A. There are several possibilities why a dog would suddenly start to eat soil. One is that the soil eating is due to a deficiency of a mineral substance in his diet. Any diet that is labelled as a complete dog food should contain all the nutrients required by a
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Some of us consider December the best time of the year – it’s summer, we get to take a break from work and the outdoors is calling! And best of all, we can enjoy all of this with our dogs. Animaltalk checked in with veterinarian Dr Jaco Jacobs, who provided us with some valuable tips
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