AnimalTalk Your guide to responsible pet ownership
Your dog licks your face to show his love and affection for you. But make sure you exercise caution to stop the spread of infectious diseases
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Q&A: Do dogs suffer from heart disease like people and what are the symptoms?
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 ...
Read More »Rabies: real facts you need to know
Never buy a pet on impulse
8 points to consider when getting a family pet
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
Read More »Q & A: Can dogs get diabetes and does it compare to diabetes in people?
Q. Can dogs get diabetes and does it compare to diabetes in people? How is diabetes in animals treated and what is the prognosis?
Read More »A to Z on pet care (Part 3 of 3)
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
Read More »A to Z on pet care (Part 2 of 3)
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
Read More »Q & A: My cross breed dog’s eyes are constantly watering. What could be the problem?
Q. My cross breed dog’s eyes are constantly watering. What could be the problem? A. Epiphora is the scientific name for this common condition of watery eyes and may have many causes.
Read More »A to Z on pet care (Part 1 of 3)
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
Read More »Q&A: What can we do to discourage excessive barking?
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?
Read More »Q & A: My dog becomes very anxious every time I leave him alone at home. I think he suffers from separation anxiety.
Q. My dog becomes very anxious every time I leave him alone at home. I think he suffers from separation anxiety. Please give me advice on how to best deal with the situation, as I need to go to work every weekday and cannot take him along.
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