Helping Your Pet Overcome His Phobia

 

A pet owner with enough experience will be able to spot signs that a dog is afraid of something.  Perhaps a certain stimulus being present can prompt the dog to be anxious and tremble visibly.  A fearful dog will tuck his tail between his legs as he lowers his body and head.  His hackle hair, around the upper area and the back of his neck, will rise up and his ears will point to the back, lay flat along the top of his head.  His eyes will go wide and his pupils will dilate.  It is also possible that uncontrolled bowel and bladder movements will happen to the animal.

If the triggering element facilitates a situation which the dog does not like and he successfully evades, he will eventually learn to stay away from situations of the same sort.

Most phobia cases in pet dogs could be challenging to manage, particularly if the triggering element is a hodge-podge of multiple factors.

Any concern you may have about your pet’s behavior should prompt a visit to your veterinarians Bourne MA.

Handling Your Hedgehog

You need to handle your hedgehog to remove him from his enclosure while you clean it plus during socialization, and during daily socialization and exercise time. The spines can be threatening and pokey. Only handle your hedgehog when he is calm to reduce injury from the spines. Make sure he is okay with you handling him. Talk or sing to him softly while sitting close to the enclosure. Drape your hand in the enclosure for exploration and try feeding him. Act efficiently by scooping him up from underneath with one hand. Use the other hand over the spines to keep him from failing. If you keep your pet calm and the spines evenly distributed on your hand, there shouldn’t be any damage. You might need to cover the spines at first to prevent getting poked. Be prepared to set him on a safe surface to keep him from falling. For more information, contact your vet clinic Bourne, MA.