Cats and dogs use their tails, in combination with body, ear and eye signals, for communication. So if you want to know how your pet is feeling, one look at its tail can give you a pretty good clue. (click on the image below to view a bigger size) This entry was posted in Petplan Insurance on by .
Petplan Professional insurance is a must for all veterinarians who are serious about protecting their career, practice and income. If a break-in occurs at your practice, Petplan Professional insurance can help with the costs involved in cleaning up and replacing items, allowing you to get back to business sooner.
All dogs enjoy different games, so working out which kind he enjoys and the rewards he responds to is the first step,' says Ali Taylor, Head of Canine Welfare at a Dogs and Cats Home. 'Border Collies like to chase toys and bring them back, while a Springer Spaniel will enjoy interaction based on searching for a toy.
If you find it hard to drag yourself out of bed to walk your dog on cold, wet and windy mornings, you are not alone. With temperatures hovering just above zero degrees at dawn, you can be forgiven for trying to sneak in a few more minutes under the covers.
Horse owners are vigilantly protecting their horses from the Hendra virus, but did you know that your dog can become ill from it too? Last year a dog in Queensland was put down after becoming infected with the virus, and this month a dog in New South Wales tested positive for the virus.
The Australian Cattle Dog, which is also known as a red or blue heeler, was bred for maximum performance on the farm. Although in recent years it has become a popular pet. Some say that Australia owes its thriving beef industry, in part, to the Australian Cattle Dog.
In the Pet Insurance industry we are lucky enough to hear about many pet stories. Sometimes it's a friendly update on one of our member's recovery after a claim and sometimes it's something strange but wonderful. A few weeks back we were warmed to hear about a Border Collie with healing powers.
There are serious symptoms that should never be ignored. A symptom is defined as "any problem that can indicate an underlying disease" and may be your first clue to the presence of a life-threatening problem in your dog. Here is a list of 21 symptoms that should never be ignored!
For a cat lover's there is no more wonderful sound than your cat's purr. Rhythmic, calming and solid, a cat's purr is one of life's mysteries - or is it? Mostly we associate a cat's purr with them being happy, warm and satisfied, which is by and large true.
With The Royal Melbourne Championship Dog Show upon us, many of us are excited and looking forward to seeing who "Best in Show" will be this year. And then there are some of us who are attending The Royal Melbourne Championship Dog Show for the very first time.