Help a dog with a BROKEN LEG
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A broken leg is one of the most common injuries for dogs. If your dog recently got in a vehicular accident or took a fall and broke their leg, you’ll need to perform first aid and get them to the hospital right away! Once you arrive at the hospital, you should look at the various treatment options and consider how you will pay for the veterinary fees, which may be steep. When you get home, you’ll need to restrict movement and give your dog lots of love and attention.
Performing First Aid Evaluate the dog for more severe injuries.
If your dog has just experienced a traumatic event, take a moment to assess your dog. If your dog has more serious injuries, then you will need to address these first before dealing with the broken leg. If the injury occurred on a road, move the dog to a safe place and then administer emergency first aid. Some things to look for include: Whether or not your dog is alert. If your dog is unconscious, then he may have a head injury.Whether or not your dog can take full breaths.The color of their gums. They should be pink. If they are very pale, muddy, or blueish in color, then your dog is not getting enough oxygen and needs immediate veterinary attention.Strong, synchronous pulses. Feel for the heart beating on the lower chest, near the elbow joint. The femoral pulse is also easy to feel on the inside surface of the thigh, in the middle of the leg. If you cannot find a strong regular pulse, then seek immediate veterinary attention for your dog.Examine the injured leg.
If you see your dog limping, take a look to see which leg is injured. Do a slow, careful examination of the injured leg. The broken leg could be really obvious, such as an exposed, open fracture. In this case, you’ll need to keep the wound clean. If it is a closed fracture, your dog may be limping but there may not be any blood or obvious wound. Whatever type of break, you’ll need to apply first aid and get your d A broken leg is one of the most common injuries for dogs. If your dog recently got in a vehicular accident or took a fall and broke their leg, you’ll need to perform first aid and get them to the hospital right away! Once you arrive at the hospital, you should look at the various treatment options and consider how you will pay for the veterinary fees, which may be steep. When you get home, you’ll need to restrict movement and give your dog lots of love and attention.
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Treatments for stressed CATS
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In today's video, we are going to talk about Treatments for Stressed Cats.
Cats can be very sensitive creatures and may often become anxious or frustrated by things going on around them, or by the way people interact with them. It's important for you to know if your cat is stress, especially if you have a domestic cat, they are good at hiding signs that they are stressed or in pain because in the wild this would make them an easier target for predators.
It is important that you manage and reduce stress in your cat as much as you can because if your cat is stressed, they can become both emotionally and physically unwell and may develop physical illnesses as well as display problem behavior. Often owners may only notice something is ‘not quite right’ with their cats when they have already been stressed for some time.
Cats may lose their appetite or be sick occasionally or behave in a way that owners have never seen before, such as spraying urine against the wall indoors or behaving aggressively.
The sooner you realize that your cat could be experiencing stress, the sooner you can resolve the problem. This means you need to keep a close eye on your cat’s physical health as well as their behavior so that anything ‘odd’ or ‘out of character’ that could be a sign of stress is quickly identified.
Causes of Stress in Cats.
New People and Pets.
Cats are often sensitive to any household changes including when people and pets living in your home come and go. New babies coming home, grandparents coming to live with you, divorce, roommate changes, marriage, new cats and other pets, and even just someone staying for one night can all cause stress in your cat, especially if your cat doesn't already know them. Having company over for holidays is a common issue for many cats since it not only involves new people but many other stressors as well.
Construction.
Odd smells, noises of construction, materials lying around, unfamiliar people, and other things involved with having work done on or around your house can cause stress in your cat. Simply painting a room or doing some light remodeling can trigger stress, too, so it doesn't have to be a major construction project to cause problems.
Animals Outside.
If your cat can hear, smell, and especially if it can see another animal outside it may be stressed. Outside cats are a common trigger for stress in your indoor cat but even being unable to catch birds outside that your cat sees can result in your cat having pent up stress.
Transportation.
If you have to transport your cat for any reason then stress is a likely occurrence. Not being used to a carrier, the sights, and sounds of a car or plane ride or the anticipation of the destination, such as the veterinarian can all cause stress.
Other Environmental Changes.
Everything from robotic vacuums to Christmas decorations to moving boxes can cause stress in your cat. Changing where your cat's litter box is located, the type of litter that is used, where your cat eats, and even where its favorite scratching posts are located are other examples of environmental changes that can trigger stress in your cat but any type of change in your home is a potential problem.
Recognize Stress in Your Cat.
Hiding is one of the most obvious signs that your cat is stressed but it's not the only one. Hissing, running away, growling, scratching items, and eliminating outside the litter box can be other signs of stress in your cat and should not be ignored, especially if they are occurring regularly. Monitor your cat for these symptoms and think back to what may have changed before you noticed these behaviors.
Solutions for Your Stressed Cat.
If you can provide care for your cat that respects its needs, both as a species and an individual, you stand the best chance of preventing or reducing chronic stress. Always remember things that stress your cat could be things that you don’t find worrying at all.
If you can figure out the source of the stress, the best thing to do is to eliminate that source but that isn't always possible.
One of the best ways to protect your cat against possible stress is to try to anticipate the sorts of things that might cause them stress in the first place, such as moving to a new home or the addition of a new cat to the household. Once you have identified possible sources of stress, you can then manage the situation or environment in a way that helps reduce the chances of your cat suffering.
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Cat Nutrition
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In today's video, we are going to talk about Cat's Nutrition.
With hundreds of pet food brands, crazy treat trends, and confusing ingredients, it’s hard to know what’s best for your cat. In an age of technology where it’s so easy to be misled and get inaccurate answers online, we’ve put together a comprehensive nutrition guide, complete with all the information you need to plan for your cat’s diet.
Since cats tend to eat the same food at almost every meal, it’s easy to understand just how important it is that you select a food that will completely meet your cat’s nutritional needs. Establishing a healthy diet plan will not only help your cat maintain healthy body weight, but it will also improve his quality of life and even extend his lifespan
Here are some of the Basics Tips for feeding your Cats.
1. What to Know About Feeding Your Cat.
Whether your cat is a picky eater or a little on the pudgy side, they probably let you know how they feel about what you put in their bowl.
“Cats are very opinionated about food, and a lot of their food preferences are formed in the first year,” says Julie A. Churchill. So if your cat is a kitten, now is the time to get them used to different types of food, wet, dry, and semidry.
But even if your pet is older, there are still ways to make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need to be healthy. Start by learning more about what you’re buying and what your cat needs.
2. Ask your veterinarian.
If you have questions about your cat’s nutrition, your veterinarian should be your go-to resource. Your veterinarian will provide you the best foods for your cat and they will make sure your pet is getting the best nutrition possible.
3. Choose Balanced Food.
All cat owners should know how to read a cat food label, says Richard Hill.
It’s trendy to bash grains and carbohydrates in pet food, but those are not necessarily bad, Churchill says. Plus, food made of only protein and fat gets pricey. “Carbs can be valuable to hold dry food together and make food more affordable, and many cats like that crunch. As long as carbs are in an amount cats can handle, it’s Okay.
If you see a statement from the Association of American Feed Control Officials on your cat’s food bag or cans, you’re on the right track. This is a sign that your cat’s diet meets all the necessary nutrition requirements.
4. Don’t dwell on the ingredients.
It can be really confusing to look at the list of ingredients on your pet’s food. Pet food companies not only use their ingredients and labels for science and nutrition, but also for marketing purposes.
They may highlight different terms like “human-grade” to draw you in, but these are usually made up terms with no nutritional or medical values. When in doubt, talk to your veterinarian.
5. Assess the manufacturer.
This is where your veterinarian can help guide you. Where your pet’s food is manufactured can play a big role in how nutritious it is. Here are the important things that we need to know.
Where is the food manufactured? A good manufacturer owns the plants where their food is produced.
What quality control measures are taken? This looks at the quality of ingredients, consistency, and nutritional value of the end product.
Do they employ at least one full-time, qualified animal nutritionist, and does this doctor formulate the diets?
Do they conduct and publish research in peer-reviewed journals?
Can they provide nutritional values for any nutrient, beyond what’s listed on the label?
These are just a few of the important things that we need to know to ensure our pet's best diets and nutrition.
6. The more canned food, the better.
Ideally, feed your cat only a canned or wet food diet. For those that prefer dry food, you need to feed a combination of wet and dry food to cats for a variety of reasons.
- It will help them get enough water, which they may not seek out on their own. Cats have a low thirst drive and are designed to get most of their water with their food.
- As indoor cats do not get a great deal of physical exercise, combining the two food types is beneficial, because wet food has fewer calories.
- The high water content in canned food will encourage your cat to urinate more often, flushing out their bladders. This is important to help reduce urinary tract issues, especially in indoor cats.
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CATS - Basic Training
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In today's video, we are going to talk about Basic Cat Training Tips.
The cat is a very independent animal, and many cat owners will tell you that it is this independence that makes the cat such a comfortable companion around the house. Cats are not as demanding of attention as dogs. And, unlike dogs, most cats don't make any particular effort to win your approval, they'll often wait for you to come to them rather than run around trying to catch your eye.
All this means that the cat is a very easy going creature who is polite and self-possessed. But it also means that it can be difficult to train a cat. If you and your cat don't see eye to eye over a certain kind of behavior, you might have a hard time getting him to do things your way. However, don't give up hope, it's not completely impossible to modify your cat's behavior.
Probably the very first training you’ll want to give your cat will be in using the litter box, for very obvious reasons.
Can a cat be trained? The answer is a resounding "Yes!", but it has to be done on feline terms. Everything in this video designed to help you see the world from your cat's perspective, which is an important key to training. You can train a cat to jump through hoops or roll over on command. However, a more valuable training goal is teaching him to stay within the boundaries of acceptable behavior in society.
Litter Box Training.
Training a cat to use a litter box usually isn’t difficult. Cats are generally clean by nature and have a natural inclination to bury their waste. Use these steps to train your cat to start using a litter box.
Place your cat and a clean litter box, the kind without a cover in a confined area, like a room in your house. Be sure your cat has plenty of food and clean water. If your cat ‘goes’ outside of the box, place the waste in the litter box.
Usually, within a day or two of being confined with the litter box, the cat will begin to use the box regularly. If the cat isn’t using the box within a couple of days, try this. After the cat has eaten, place the cat in the litter box and then just scratch the surface of the litter a bit with your fingertip.
If it’s still a no-go, make sure the box is clean. If it’s ever been used before, clean it with baking soda and fill it with clean litter. You can also try several types of litter, sometimes a cat will be fine with one brand and turn up its nose at another brand. Also make sure that the box is located in a quiet, secluded area.
If nothing seems to work, consult your vet. Occasionally an underlying medical problem can be the cause of a cat’s reluctance to use a litter box.
End furniture scratching.
Furniture scratching is a natural feline behavior. They scratch to condition their claws, get exercise, mark territory, and simply because it’s fun. Remember, screaming or hitting doesn’t work. Try these tips instead.
Trim your cat’s claws and re-channel energy toward a scratching post or a cardboard scratching pad. Praise your cat and give her a treat whenever you see her use the scratching post. Make your upholstered furniture less inviting by applying double-sided tape or spraying a cat repellent around the area where your cat scratches.
Behavior Training.
If your cat is doing some things that you’d really prefer it didn’t do, there’s a good chance that you can train that bad behavior away. But first, try to understand why the cat is behaving that way. There’s a reason, and from the cat’s perspective, of course, the behavior is perfectly reasonable.
If the cat is clawing your furniture, for example, it’s driven by instinct to do that. It needs to claw something, it’s a survival instinct. Doesn’t have to be your furniture, but something. So there’s not much chance of getting your cat to stop clawing. But you can train the cat to focus its clawing instinct on acceptable objects, like scratching posts.
Train your cat to behave appropriately by using positive reinforcement, not punishment. Don't hit the cat when it scratches the furniture.
Cat Scratching Post.
Spend time near the post encouraging your cat to interact with it. Play with the cat near the post and incorporate it into your play. The most important step is to reward the cat every time your cat uses the post. Have yummy food treats nearby and give one to the cat whenever you see his scratching the post. Once your cat is using the scratching post you have provided, you can teach him or her that other things are off-limits.
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