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28/04/2025

🐾 How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight 🐾

While we hope it never happens, knowing how to handle a dog fight can be crucial. Here are some tips to keep you and the dogs safe:

Stay Calm: Your demeanor can influence the situation. Keep a level head to assess the fight.
Avoid Physical Intervention: Don’t try to grab the dogs or put yourself in harm's way. This can escalate aggression.
Use a Distraction: Make a loud noise (like clapping or using a whistle) to divert their attention.
Create Barriers: If safe, use objects like a chair or garbage can to separate them without direct contact.
Leash and Control: If you can, use leashes to pull the dogs apart—but only if it’s safe to do so.
Seek Help: If the fight continues, call a professional or animal control for assistance.
Aftercare: Once separated, give both dogs space to cool down. Check for injuries and consult a vet if needed.

25/04/2025

Help Your Cat Embrace the Comfort and Safety of Crates 😻

Since your cat considers your home their personal territory, they’re not keen to leave — especially when the destination is the veterinary clinic, and they must be confined in a carrier while traveling. 😿

The good news is your cat's fear of vet visits and other outings can be alleviated by getting them acclimated to a carrier on their own turf and in their own time. 🐈👌

23/04/2025

Dos and Don’ts for Shy Dogs ✅❌

If your dog is on the shy side, they may have had inadequate or incomplete socialization as a puppy, endured a traumatic event or abuse, or they may be genetically predisposed to timidity.

19/04/2025

A Serious, Life-Threatening Feline Condition 🐈❗

Hyperthyroidism, a condition resulting in excessive levels of thyroid hormone, is a commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder in domestic cats, especially senior kitties. 😿 About half of all cats with hyperthyroidism have an increased appetite, but about 90% end up losing weight. If you notice these symptoms in your cat, have them checked by their veterinarian immediately. 🐈 🆘

15/04/2025

Brain Changes Linked to Alzheimer’s Found in Dolphins and Whales 🧠🔍

🧠 Alzheimer's disease was thought to be unique to humans, but new research suggests whales 🐋 and dolphins 🐬 may also be susceptible.