Pet Care Articles
May 10th, 2018
Courtesy of www.veterinarypracticenews.com
Ins and Outs of Bunny Rabbit Treatment and Care
Find out the care and treatment of common rabbit health problems.
By Don Jergler
If a rabbit hasn’t had something going in one end and out the other in as little as half a day, it’s time to get the patient in for a visit right away, said Nicole Wyre, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian).
“They should be eating and pooping all the day,” said Dr. Wyre, who specializes in exotics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital. “If it’s been more than six to eight hours, it’s an emergency.”
This may be a sign of gastrointestinal stasis and a signal that treatment is urgently needed, Wyre added.
She and other veterinarians who specialize in treating rabbits said “eating and pooping” are easy and critical signs that general practitioners ... Read more...
Ins and Outs of Bunny Rabbit Treatment and Care
Find out the care and treatment of common rabbit health problems.
By Don Jergler
If a rabbit hasn’t had something going in one end and out the other in as little as half a day, it’s time to get the patient in for a visit right away, said Nicole Wyre, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian).
“They should be eating and pooping all the day,” said Dr. Wyre, who specializes in exotics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital. “If it’s been more than six to eight hours, it’s an emergency.”
This may be a sign of gastrointestinal stasis and a signal that treatment is urgently needed, Wyre added.
She and other veterinarians who specialize in treating rabbits said “eating and pooping” are easy and critical signs that general practitioners ... Read more...
April 2nd, 2018
Courtesy of healthypets.mercola.com
Three Signs Your New Puppy May Be Overly Aggressive
By Dr. Becker
Puppy play involves a number of lively behaviors, such as chasing, barking, pouncing, growling, snapping, and biting. With all that going on, it’s no wonder many new pup parents have trouble deciding whether their furry bundle of joy is playing normally, or showing signs of actual aggression. It’s really important to know the difference, because play aggression requires special handling.
The Difference Between Normal and Problem Play
During normal play, your puppy may play bow (lower her head while raising her hind end), present her front end or side to you, hold the front part of her body up, wag her tail, zip back and forth, give high-pitched barks and growls, and spontaneously “attack.” These behaviors are fun to watch and participate in with your ... Read more...
Three Signs Your New Puppy May Be Overly Aggressive
By Dr. Becker
Puppy play involves a number of lively behaviors, such as chasing, barking, pouncing, growling, snapping, and biting. With all that going on, it’s no wonder many new pup parents have trouble deciding whether their furry bundle of joy is playing normally, or showing signs of actual aggression. It’s really important to know the difference, because play aggression requires special handling.
The Difference Between Normal and Problem Play
During normal play, your puppy may play bow (lower her head while raising her hind end), present her front end or side to you, hold the front part of her body up, wag her tail, zip back and forth, give high-pitched barks and growls, and spontaneously “attack.” These behaviors are fun to watch and participate in with your ... Read more...
March 9th, 2018
We want to thank all of you for coming out to visit our sponsorship table during "Bark at the Park" last weekend. Much fun was had. A big shout out to Moose's Mom as well as Ozzie's and Simon's Mom, both current clients of ours, for taking some time and visiting with us. It's always great to visit with existing clients as well as meet with potential new clients. We had a lot of fun handing out goodie bags along with our business cards. 
Once again, our business number is 702-558-6115, so if you need our services and would like a free consult, just give us a call!
Best Regards,
Mike & Marcia Nazarek
Paw Minders Plus Pet Sitters
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Once again, our business number is 702-558-6115, so if you need our services and would like a free consult, just give us a call!
Best Regards,
Mike & Marcia Nazarek
Paw Minders Plus Pet Sitters
Read more...
March 9th, 2018
Courtesy of CBS News...
By Shannon Johnstone
People tend to perform better when they are a little bit anxious and they sense a lot is at stake - whether that be at a job interview or a big speech.
Well, it turns out dogs do, too.
But much like people, a new study in the journal Animal Cognition found too much stress can send dogs into a tizzy. Researchers at Duke found that a little extra stress and stimulation makes hyper dogs crack under pressure but gives mellow dogs an edge.
"When you're taking a test, for example, it helps to be a little bit anxious so you don't just blow it off," said study co-author Emily Bray, who was an undergraduate at Duke at the time of the study. "But if you're too nervous, even if you study and you really know the material, you aren't going to perform at your best."
Researchers first observed this pattern known in psychology as Yerkes-Dodson law ... Read more...
By Shannon Johnstone
People tend to perform better when they are a little bit anxious and they sense a lot is at stake - whether that be at a job interview or a big speech.
Well, it turns out dogs do, too.
But much like people, a new study in the journal Animal Cognition found too much stress can send dogs into a tizzy. Researchers at Duke found that a little extra stress and stimulation makes hyper dogs crack under pressure but gives mellow dogs an edge.
"When you're taking a test, for example, it helps to be a little bit anxious so you don't just blow it off," said study co-author Emily Bray, who was an undergraduate at Duke at the time of the study. "But if you're too nervous, even if you study and you really know the material, you aren't going to perform at your best."
Researchers first observed this pattern known in psychology as Yerkes-Dodson law ... Read more...
January 1st, 2018
For Marcia, my wife, and Bomber & Bella, our precious dogs, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We'd like to thank all of our clients for entrusting us with your pets. We love what we do and we love your pets! Thank you for allowing us to make a living pet sitting and dog walking. Take care and God bless!
Oh, one more thing. We have plenty of availability after the holiday for those of you planning last minute trips in January. Just give us a call... 702-558-6115.
Michael Nazarek
Paw Minders Plus Pet Sitters
Henderson, NV
December 12th, 2017
Experts clash over whether they count as a domesticated species.
By David Grimm
The other night, before my wife and I put our 2½-year-old twins to bed, she began reading them one of their favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are. Juliet, in Dalmatian pajamas, asked, “Mommy, where are the wild things?” My wife glanced over at our gray-and-white tabby curled up on a chair nearby. “Well,” she said, “Jasper’s a wild thing.” Juliet looked incredulous. “Jasper’s not a wild thing,” she said. “He’s a cat!”
The dispute is understandable. Though cats have lived with us for nearly 10,000 years and are the world’s most popular pet, experts disagree about whether they’re actually domestic animals. Our feline companions don’t really need us, after all: They can hunt for themselves, and they go feral without human contact. A scientific paper published last year ... Read more...
By David Grimm
The other night, before my wife and I put our 2½-year-old twins to bed, she began reading them one of their favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are. Juliet, in Dalmatian pajamas, asked, “Mommy, where are the wild things?” My wife glanced over at our gray-and-white tabby curled up on a chair nearby. “Well,” she said, “Jasper’s a wild thing.” Juliet looked incredulous. “Jasper’s not a wild thing,” she said. “He’s a cat!”
The dispute is understandable. Though cats have lived with us for nearly 10,000 years and are the world’s most popular pet, experts disagree about whether they’re actually domestic animals. Our feline companions don’t really need us, after all: They can hunt for themselves, and they go feral without human contact. A scientific paper published last year ... Read more...
October 16th, 2017
Courtesy of Time.com...
By Nolan Feeney
Scientists are learning more and more about why dogs are man's best friend, and a new study suggests they can tell when people aren't being kind to their owners.
Japanese researchers conducted an experiment where three groups of 18 dogs each watched their owners interact with two other strangers and try and open a box, AFP reports. In the first group, the owner asked for help from one of the people and was refused. In the second group, the owner asked for help and received it from one person. And in the third group, both people were neutral and neither helped nor refused.
Afterwards, the two people accompanying the owner offered the dog food. Researchers said the dogs were more likely to choose food from the neutral participant and ignore the person who refused to help in the first group.
"We discovered for the first time that dogs make social and emotional ... Read more...
By Nolan Feeney
Scientists are learning more and more about why dogs are man's best friend, and a new study suggests they can tell when people aren't being kind to their owners.
Japanese researchers conducted an experiment where three groups of 18 dogs each watched their owners interact with two other strangers and try and open a box, AFP reports. In the first group, the owner asked for help from one of the people and was refused. In the second group, the owner asked for help and received it from one person. And in the third group, both people were neutral and neither helped nor refused.
Afterwards, the two people accompanying the owner offered the dog food. Researchers said the dogs were more likely to choose food from the neutral participant and ignore the person who refused to help in the first group.
"We discovered for the first time that dogs make social and emotional ... Read more...