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		<title>Are you Training Your Puppy Or Is He Training You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Are you Training Your Puppy Or Is He Training You? All puppies are cute and cuddly when they are young. However, all puppies grow up and depending on their training; they may or may not fit into a family. When people find a puppy at the likes of  Pets for Sale they usually fail to have taken the time to learn a few basic facts about dogs and/or the breed behaviors. Oftentimes, this leads to unwanted dogs left at overcrowded animal shelters. Point to consider before buying a new puppy or dog: * Purpose of buying a new dog; family pet, companionship or protection dog. * Breed specifics; personalities such as hyperactive, aggressive, non-aggressive, stubbornness, * Commitment to owning a dog for 10 &#8211; 18 year life span. After deciding which type of puppy or dog breed appeals to the customer, they should learn as much as possible about dog behaviors, the pack understanding, dog language and proper training. Understanding Pack Behavior The first thing a person must learn is the pack or herd mentality. Dogs still carry the genes of pack behavior originating out of wolves. The lead pack dog, the alpha dog, is the strongest and most [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://vetblog.co.uk/vetblog/are-you-training-your-puppy-or-is-he-training-you' addthis:title='Are you Training Your Puppy Or Is He Training You?' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>What happens when my dog or cat is &#8221; put to sleep &#8220;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From a vet's point of view it is always good to spend a couple of minutes first with the client to discuss what is going to happen so they understand what is going on and will be ready for it. Many clients will be very distraught so the time for talking is before the event not after it.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://vetblog.co.uk/vetblog/what-happens-when-my-dog-or-cat-is-put-to-sleep' addthis:title='What happens when my dog or cat is &#8221; put to sleep &#8220;.' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Dogs Invisible Fence Collar Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dog Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[. I have found there are many reasons a invisible underground dog fence collar will activate in a area that it should not. The most common is a stray signal off of a cable TV line. This happens when the underground fence boundary wire piggy backs or runs on top of the cable TV line for a long distance. There are different ways to fix this. The first thing I would look at is how large the fence signal field is, if it is larger than six feet (in other words the dog fence receiver activates six feet from the underground wire)and your pet does not test the fence there is probably room to turn the signal field down a little and that will fix the stray signal in most cases. In a more severe case adjusting the field wont work. I would try removing the ground from the invisible underground dog fence. If this solves the problem then the problem is in the common ground between the underground dog fence and the cable TV. To resolve this you simply need a new ground location for the dog fence. The easy thing to do is install a small ground rod [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://vetblog.co.uk/vetblog/why-does-my-dogs-invisible-dog-fence-collar-activate-in-the-house-my-dogs-collar-is-beeping-inside' addthis:title='Dogs Invisible Fence Collar Problems' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Points To Consider Before Becoming A Dog Owner If You Live In A Small House Or Flat { Condo }.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dogs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; Over the last thirty years or so I have often been asked by clients which breed of dog they should consider if they live in a small house or flat. Here are some points to consider based on my experience and the advice I have given. 1. If you live in a flat { condominium } are there any size or weight restrictions on dogs imposed by the management committee? It is not uncommon that they won&#8217;t allow dogs over 30-pounds, best check this before buying your dog not after. I have known people run into problems with just this point. 2. Do you keep your home very warm? Some dogs are bothered by warm room temperatures. A Mexican Hairless would be a better choice than a Spitz breed foe example. And of course if your home is cold the opposite applies. 3. Can you physically lift your dog? Some people may be getting on in life or have back problems. A King Charles is a good choice of a pet but he may weigh 20 pounds while a Chihuahua usually doesn&#8217;t exceed 7-pounds. 4. How much grooming will your pet need and can you cope with it? [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://vetblog.co.uk/vetblog/ten-points-to-consider-before-becoming-a-dog-owner-if-you-live-in-a-small-house-or-flat-condo' addthis:title='Ten Points To Consider Before Becoming A Dog Owner If You Live In A Small House Or Flat { Condo }.' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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		<title>Antibody Testing To Avoid Over Vaccination In Dogs.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The routine administration of vaccines in dogs and cats has been one of the most significant factors in the consistent reduction of serious dog and cat infectious diseases. This approach has resulted in excellent disease control for infections that were once considered important causes of poor health and death. Although all veterinarians agree vaccines are necessary, the frequency in which they’re given is debated. Vaccines are largely safe, and are intended to improve the health and welfare of animals, but when side effects from vaccines do occur and the animal didn’t even need the vaccine that may cause problems. It is known that dogs and cats, after vaccination, often maintain protective antibody to the core diseases Canine Hepatitis Parvovirus and Distemper and Feline Panleukopenia, Herpes and Calici virus for three or more years. Numerous experimental studies support this observation. Therefore the dilemma is if we know that we may not need to revaccinate our pets, how do we know that the antibody levels of our pets through vaccination are adequate? Titer Testing to Determine Duration of Immunity (DOI): Duration of immunity refers to the length of time an animal is able to resist disease. Antibody tests can be used [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://vetblog.co.uk/vetblog/antibody-testing-to-avoid-over-vaccination-in-dogs' addthis:title='Antibody Testing To Avoid Over Vaccination In Dogs.' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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