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Talisker the cat keeps an eye on the pet-sitters at work.
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Heads up for food WE put lots of thought into the type of bed and acces sories our pets use and we usually choose a cute dish for their food. Have you ev er thought about where their water and food bowl should be, more specifically
at what height? Me neither but apparently it’s very im portant for the health of your dogs and cats. Placing their dish on the floor, as I imagine most people do, is something that veterinari ans strongly advise against.
Placing their dish on the floor causes digestive prob lems because of the posi tion of their digestive or gans especially in larger breeds. So, at what height should it be positioned? They rec ommend that their water and food bowls be posi tioned at shoulder height. This will help them digest food in a more natural way and avoids increased pres sure on the neck, back, and paws. They then don’t have to eat in a forced po sition, this will help all dogs and cats but especially our older furry friends.
Paw-ty Time DID you know that ‘puppy parties’ are getting more and more popular with families opting to throw a party for their poodles on their birthday? If you would like to plan a pet party celebration but you don’t know where to start here are some tips. You should take into consideration the size of your dog and the invitees when picking the location for the party, you wouldn’t want your living room overrun with grey hounds for example. Take into account the personality of your pup, if he scares easily, a small gathering that won’t be too stressful is best. Don’t forget the re freshments with plenty of fresh water on hand, dog gy snacks, and a pupcake
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HAPPY PUPDAY: Don’t forget a pupcake.
of course. Don’t forget to check with the humans before giving out treats and don’t forget human snacks! Party favours like fris bees and tennis balls are very popular along with
some party hats if you can get them to keep them on. Don’t forget the dog themed decoration and take lots of photos so you can turn it into an album to remember the day.
Grieving pets WHEN a loved one passes away your pets may grieve this loss as well. Research shows that dogs and cats show signs of grief following the loss of a family member or even another companion ani mal. Your pet may begin to sleep in a spot where the de ceased pet or person did. Experts say you shouldn’t scold or discourage them from doing this. During this period your pet is not only suffering a personal loss but an upheaval in their daily routines and so they may act out. Cats tend to vocalise their emotions by me
owing more and loudly. Research has also shown that they will experience a loss of appetite and they may spend more time sleeping. Ex perts recommend taking them on long walks and hikes if they can manage it and you
should distract them with puz zle toys. The main thing is to be patient and kind to them as they process this loss. If their behaviour continues and you are worried then you should take them to the vet just in case. Photo credit: Flickr Djalexej
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