There are few things more depressing than the sight of a trembling dog. It’s a common occurrence in the veterinary waiting room, grooming parlors, and even dog parks. Wherever stress happens, shaking and trembling do, too.
Collateral damage of the foreclosure crisis, packs of abandoned dogs roam farming areas of South Miami-Dade.
Pawing at, playing with or even splashing deeply in a water dish is not as unusual for cats as you might think. Even drinking via paw as Tootsie is doing is not a strange occurrence. Some cats really do love water –– as long as it’s not aimed at them, as during bath time. They love nothing more than to play with its enticingly reflective surface or send up a sudden splash.
Thanksgiving and Christmas often involve visits from family and friends, but unless your dog keeps all four on the floor, you might be the one in the doghouse.
They both are. Let me explain:
Elton, a 9-year-old service dog, was treated poorly at the Arfington Pet Resort, his owner claimed. Arfington’s owner denied it. They went to mediation, and agreed to a $1,200 settlement.
Plenty of cats are attracted to plastic bags, bottle caps and toys, among other foreign objects. And while some cats will stop at licking and chewing, others take things to the next level and ingest it. This, of course, is dangerous, because foreign objects can get stuck in the digestive tract.
Suckling on clothing and other kinds of cloth –– wool, especially, maybe because it smells most like the animal it came from, is a surprisingly common behavior among cats of all ages.
OK, so we all know it’s gross. Not to mention embarrassing. It’s bad enough when your dog is all over the Labradoodle’s backside at the puppy park. But giving your vet’s scrubs an unexpected and unwelcome goose can be downright mortifying.
As you might expect, I disagree with your premise. Veterinary practices are small businesses, and it’s tough for them to compete with giant online retailers that can buy in bulk for deeply discounted prices. Moreover, “big-box” retailers, whether online or bricks-and-mortar, have much lower overhead expenses than we do.
You’re right, of course. I’ve seen some horrendous clipper blades in my 16 years in practice. The broken metal teeth, the rusty spots and the gunk that gets left on them between patients. I agree; it’s maddening!
I’m so sorry for your loss and for what must have been a horrible experience. Unfortunately, your tragedy is more common than most pet owners know.
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