PAWS Shelter Opens Today from 11am to 9pm 1
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November 01, 2008 by
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Archive for the ‘Veterinary Corner’
WORLD RABIES DAY Celebration in the Philippines 1
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September 12, 2008 by
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WE call on every pet owner to join us in this historical celebration… another fun and learning experience. Lovepets will go dog walking with you as we tour you around Boni High Street in an Arts Appreciation experience of the sculptural landmarks in the area and inform you more on the Anti Rabies Law.
Separation Anxiety 0
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July 17, 2008 by
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by Margaret Muns, D.V.M.
The following is paraphrased from a lecture by Dr. Victoria Voith a prominent behavioral specialist. (1995 Michigan Veterinary Conference, Lansing, MI Jan. 26-29, 1995).
About 1/3 of dogs presented to behavioral specialists are presented because of separation anxiety. The signs an animal may show when separated from the owner include vocalization, destruction of property, elimination, loss of appetite, excessive grooming, more intense greetings, hyperactivity, and depression. These signs can be extremely time and location specific.
The typical history of separation anxiety is that the problem occurs as the owner leaves or shortly afterwards. The key to diagnosis is that the behavior only occurs during the absence of the owner. This doesn’t necessarily mean physical absence. All it can take is some kind of denial of access to the owner. A closed door may be all it takes. The difference between separation anxiety and a housebreaking problem is that with housebreaking problems, the dog will eliminate even when it has access to the owner.
