The Peter Pan Of Retrievers

Also called the Retriever's "Peter Pan," Flat-Coats are known to mature slower than most dogs. They exhibit exuberant behavior for years. With this, Flat-Coats make wonderful, entertaining companions. However, this kind of personality also requires an owner that will commit patience and time to train them. While it's true that they love to please their humans, Flat-Coats may also enjoy disobeying/ignoring you at times. Despite that, harsh correction isn't advised as these sensitive and responsive dogs may shut down.

Flat-Coats are generally friendly, tolerant, and affectionate to everyone, even with children and their fellow pups. They bark to let their owners know that someone is coming, but they don't exhibit the necessary characteristics of a guard dog. With these dogs' high energy, toddlers are more likely to get overwhelmed, knocked down, and injured. Thus, the energetic Flat-Coats are more suitable for older, more active kids.

Take a proactive approach to your pet’s health with regular health and wellness checks at your animal hospital Bucks County, PA.

Tonkinese Cats Hair Coat

 

Tonkinese Cats are medium-sized kitties with moderate bodies. They're neither too sleek nor too chunky. Their heads— greater in length than width— are slightly round and wedged in shape. Their broad-based, medium-sized ears have oval tips, while their almond-shaped eyes can be green, yellow-green, or blue (determined by their coats' color)— they slant along the cat's cheekbones toward their ears' outer edge. In addition, they have oval paws and slim legs. Their tails, tapering to the end, is proportional to their bodies' length.

These active, social cats do well with kids and cat-friendly pups. They retrieve, play fetch, learn tricks, and enjoy children's attention (so long as they're respected). They get along with cats, as well as dogs, who can respect their authority. Nonetheless, a slow and properly controlled introduction is essential to make sure that your pets can successfully build healthy relationships with each other.

Any skin and/or hair coat issue exhibited by your pet should warrant an appointment with an animal hospital Bucks County, PA.

Summer Safety Tips For Dogs

Extremely hot temperatures can become dangerous to your pet dog.  Below are some things to do and things not to do that will ensure the safety of your dog:

●DO NOT leave your dog inside your parked vehicle ever, not even if it will “just take a minute,” not even if you roll down the windows.  Temperatures inside parked cars can, in just five minutes, reach heights of up to 160 degrees becoming deadly.

●DO maintain proper grooming of your dog so that excess fur is brushed away.

●DO think about acquiring a cooling pad or bed for your pet dog.

●DO NOT forget to bring sunscreen.  Pet dogs can also get a sunburn, so put a small amount of dog-friendly SPF on your pet’s ears, nose, and other body parts that have less fur.

●DO remember to hydrate your dog.  Keep your pet’s water dish filled and shaded from direct sunlight.  Always take with you some water and one of those portable pet bowls if you are going to take your pet with you on outdoor hikes.

●DO NOT walk your pet outside where the pavement can be blistering hot as it could burn his paws.

●DO utilize shaded and grassy areas when walking outdoors.

●DO think about acquiring a cooling collar, bandana, or vest for outdoor use.

●DO put a life preserver jacket on your pet dog if you are going to head out on a lake or other bodies of water.

Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require an appointment with your veterinary hospital Bucks County, PA.

These Symptoms Will Tell You That Your Dog Is Sick

 

When you look after a healthy dog, you should also look after him if he is not feeling well. But how can you tell if your pooch is under the weather?

When you are familiar with your dog's normal behavior, you can easily notice when she is acting strange. If there is a change in his normal routine, this is a sign that your pet's illness is affecting his movement.  With these changes, you can tell if your pet is not well. On the other hand, your pet might show obvious signs of sickness such as coughing or refusing to eat his meals. Since your pet cannot talk, you must learn to pick up clues regarding his well-being. Remember to always be observant of your pet's behavior. This will allow you to recognize any changes in his usual behavior.

Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require a visit to your animal hospital Bucks County, PA.

Your Dog Must Look At You As His Alpha Pack Leader

 

A dog will become more secure and confident if he fully realizes his station in the social structure of the pack.  In your home, your dog must accept that his place is to follow, looking at you, his owner, to be the leader or the alpha of the pack.

The pack leader’s role means that he keeps everything in line, sets the rules, and makes sure that everyone is properly behaving as they should.  Those who follow the leader will also seek protection and guidance from him.

The leader must show consistency in looking after his pack and also keeping it in order.  The leader should display traits of determination and confidence.  He dominates the pack, is the rule setter, and shows the rest of the pack that unacceptable behaviors and acceptable ones are divided by a thin line.  If pet dogs see that their owners do not seem formidable enough to maintain control, they will not hesitate to attempt a takeover of the alpha role.

Any the concern you may have about your pet’s behavior should warrant an appointment with your animal hospital Bucks County, PA. 

Exotic Pets Suitable For Apartment Living

If you live in an apartment, it means that there is a limited space to move around and much less to house an exotic pet. That does not mean that you cannot keep one. There are exotic pets that do not require much space and can thrive in cramped and small spaces. Exotic pets, unlike dogs, do not need much physical exercise or walks around the park. The first thing to do if you want to take home one is to ask for the permission of your building manager or your landlord then check for clauses in your contract that allow or prohibit pets in your living space. Here are some of the well-known exotic pets that can thrive in apartments:

Ferrets

Ferrets are very social in that they enjoy playing with humans as well as other ferrets. They are nocturnal beings who sleep during the day and stay up and active at night. They can also be trained to use litter boxes. For them to thrive, they should have a cage that is spacious enough for them to perform their natural habits. You must make sure that you ferret-proof the room so that when they spend their time outside of the cage, they would not have any accidents or escape the room.

Hamsters

Hamsters need to learn how to be around people while they are young as it gets more difficult to do so when they grow older. The common hamster types that are kept as pets are dwarf and Syrian hamsters. Comparing the two, dwarf hamsters are more social than Syrian hamsters who are more solitary and require a cage of their own.

Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should warrant a visit to your animal hospital Bucks County, PA.