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One of the things that accounts for why a dog may bark and whine and pace continuously when left alone is separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is a mental state in which a dog begins to feel stressed and afraid anytime he is left to stay alone.  Dogs that suffer from separation anxiety will normally have destructive behaviour as a result of stress and anxiety. If you are a dog lover who doesn't have the time to stay with your dog because of your work, but plan to purchase or adopt a furry friend, it is essential that you consider getting a dog with low separation anxiety that you can leave alone at home and still be sure to meet your furniture and other items in good order. The followings are some dog breeds with high separation anxiety. However, note that the list is not limited to the ones listed below. 1. Labrador retriever . While being a good companion, the Labrador retriever has high temperament and has the tendency to suffer from separation anxiety if left alone. Being o...

Dogs like cats need to sleep long hours in a day. This is essential for their growth and overall health conditions. But when a dog begins to exhibit a sleep pattern different from what is known of them, that is, when they begin to sleep longer than normal, the tendency is to suspect that the dog might have broken down in health which often times is true. However, beyond this, there are other non medical issues that may be responsible for the change in the dog's sleep routine. The aim of this article is to explain in detail, the medical and non medical reasons why your dog may suddenly begin to sleep more than usual. Age One major reason that can cause your dog to sleep longer hours in a day is the age of the dog. Puppies usually sleep as long as fourteen and even eighteen hours when they're newly born. Puppies, when they become a bit older are very active. In the process they become exhausted. The exhaustion causes them to also sleep for long hours. Like puppies, old dogs sl...

Socializing a dog is, no doubt, better done when the dog is at a puppy stage. This is because, at this stage the dog is more responsive to instructions and more sensitive and receptive to both humans and other dogs. Unfortunately, some dogs haven't got the proper training and socialization that can enable them live peacefully with humans and other dogs alike. If your dog is within this category, are there things you can do to help him acquire the social interactions that he may need to coexist with humans and other dogs? Despite the saying that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks", the article below explains in detail that with hard work and patience, you'll be able to imbibe in your older dog some social doctrines and make him be of good behaviour even when around strangers. The followings are the tips to follow if your aim is to have a socialized dog. Walk your dog regularly Taking your dog out for a regular walk, rather than confining him to a specific envir...

  Dogs are social animals that show a lot of care and affections to their owners using different physical gestures. These gestures are ways that your dog communicates to you that she appreciates all the attentions, treats and kindness you are showing her. But you need to be sensitive to these gestures in order not to miss them. This article highlights in detail the different ways by which dogs show affections to their owners. Eye Contact A direct eye contact from your dog is an expression of love, trust and intimate attachment with you. Whenever your dog looks directly into your eyes, a hormone known as Oxytocin is released from his brain. This hormone enables both humans and animals to establish a strong bond with anyone they feel attracted to. So by having an eye contact with you, the dog is trying to establish a strong and lasting bond with you. While eye contact can be a sign of affection, it can also indicate a threatening sign especially if it is from a dog unfamiliar to ...

  Taking a watchful eye on your pet is an essential part of pet parenting. There may be some usual behaviors that your dog exhibit which may seem normal to you but may be indicators to some serious ailments. Here is when to tell if all is not well with your dog.   Constant vomiting Animals generally may vomit due to the need to get rid of something they ate that didn’t get down well with them. Therefore, vomiting is not unusual. But if it becomes severe, it should give you cause for concern. It is essential that you call your vet if it becomes intermittent in order to avoid dehydration or diarrhea. Bad Breadth Even though dogs don’t have minty fresh breadth, when the breadth becomes terribly bad, it is a sign your dog is sick and in danger. The bacteria causing bad breadth may find its way through the nasal passages to cause the dog respiratory problems. Moreover, if the bacteria comes in contact with the blood stream, it will damage either the heart, liver or kidne...

  Spaying a female cat or neutering a male is the process of making them sterile, a performance called ovariohysterectomy in scientific parlance. The essence of spaying or neutering a cat is to prevent them from being fertile and making them incapable of producing children. But beyond this reason, there are certain health benefits accruing from spaying and neutering your cat that will enable them to live longer? Below are the obvious benefits your cat gets from being spayed or neutered. 1. Spaying reduces the risk of developing cancers . Spaying a female cat will eliminate the risk of developing ovarian cancer since the ovaries and the uterus have been removed. In the same vein, the female cat will not run the risk of developing breast and mammary cancers. Likewise, a male cat that has been neutered is free from testicular cancers 2. Spaying eliminates pyometra infections, caused by bacteria, which affects the uterus . Another life-threatening infection is called metritis whic...

Cats show affection to people they are closed to, demonstrating it through body languages, postures and vocalization. Cats are quite subtle naturally and so the way and manner they demonstrate love towards humans are not loud and boisterous, unlike dogs. And because of this subtle nature of cats, people tend to misunderstand this love gestures and sometimes overlook them. Unlike dogs, cats do not wag their tails or kiss all over when they are being passionate towards their owners. Instead, cats show affection through some kind of whisper. But be that as it may, you will understand this demonstration of love and affection if you take time to study cat’s mannerisms. The aim of this article is to show you some of those body languages of the cat that are indicators of love and affection. 1. The first indicator of how cats show affection to their owners is the blinking of the eyes. When your cat looks at you with a half-closed eye, she is letting you know that she trusts you and enjoys yo...