Posts Tagged ‘Linda Ford’
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When is it Time to Say Goodbye?
0October 22, 2011 by Linda Ford
Veterinarians are frequently asked about the appropriate time to euthanize their beloved aging pets. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a pet is suffering or in pain since they can’t speak. However, they can speak to you with signs and mannerisms. Unfortunately, our pets do not live as long as we do; time seems to fly by and suddenly your pet is old.
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Dog Days of Summer
0September 1, 2011 by wcobserver
While it’s true that more rabid skunks and raccoons are seen this time of year, I’m not so sure about dogs. The main reason we see more rabies this time of year is usually due to the hot dry weather.
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PTSD in Dogs?
0August 20, 2011 by wcobserver
Well, we used to call them fear biters but now our pets have PTSD instead. I’ve had to treat dogs that were totally untouchable without chemical restraint. That would be understandable if the dog had been living in the wild and never had interactions with humans before.
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Care for Water-Loving Dogs
0August 4, 2011 by wcobserver
Not all dogs love to swim and most cats hate it, but for some, it almost seems like a passion. Even in the winter some dogs love to swim. Most of the labs and retrievers have inbred affinity to water. Swimming is also great exercise both for humans and dogs.
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Lost and Found
0July 26, 2011 by wcobserver
Pet overpopulation and pet-owner responsibility are a never-ending social disconnect we have here in this country. And even with aall the rescue organizations and internet connections, the problem just seems to get worse instead of better.
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No Such Thing as Five-Minute Errands
0July 7, 2011 by wcobserver
Cars left in the sun can reach temperatures as high as 150 degrees. You can cook food on the dashboard of your car. It may take a little longer than a microwave but not that much. This is especially true if you went to do an errand and forgot you were frying eggs.
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Preparing for Natural Disasters
0June 9, 2011 by wcobserver
We are all acutely aware of the horrors of tornadoes, floods, etc. with the recent spring outbreaks of Nature’s wrath.
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