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Monday, August 10, 2009

Cat has worms, what to do?

Posted by webber

Dogs and cats are victims of several internal parasites frequently referred to as worms. Your cat has to get worms from somewhere or something else. Roundworms are the most common source of worms in kittens and tapeworms are the most common source of worms in adult cats.
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Cat worms are intestinal parasites which attach themselves to digestive organs of a cat. Cats with worms may find themselves in excruciating pain. Learn how your cat contracts worms and how you can cleanse your cat's system.

But what are worms actually and what type of worms can your cats have? And even more importantly how to recognize the signs your cat has worms to begin with?

Though you can easily treat feline parasites or worms at home, is it really the best choice for your kitty? >> Read more

Monday, August 10, 2009

Effective Dog Communication

Posted by webber

Dog communication refers to body movements and sounds dogs use to send signals to other dogs, and other animals(usually humans). Dog communication comes in a variety of forms, and is part of the foundation of dog social behavior.
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Just like communication between humans, in order to communicate with your dog effectively, the conversation has to go both ways. First you have to try to understand what your dog is telling you through his/her nonverbal expressions, and then you will be understood in return.

It takes some observant watching and some time, to start learning how dogs communicate. Many dog thoughts are pretty obvious, such as those eyes pointed straight at your food with a drip of drool, easily tell you that your dog will appreciate a piece of your steak. Or that look on your dog's face when you scold him not to chew on your favorite slippers any longer, easily portrays the fact that he is upset. However, there are much more subtle signs of feelings and emotions that watchful owners may learn to decipher. >> Read more