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5. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Photo by Adobe Stock/lisa gray You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more loving, playful dog than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. These pups have high energy most (if not all) of their life, so it’s important they join an active family who will provide their Wheaten with plenty of exercise and playtime. Activities like flyball, nose work, and agility training are good for Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers—and can be a fun bonding experience for pet parents, too.,Many Irish dog breeds have a deep history, dating back to the mountains and farmlands of 18th-century Ireland. Some were bred as hunting companions, working dogs, or even messenger dogs during wartimes. Today, these pups are still all about exploring their surroundings and staying active with their pet parents. If you’re considering adding an Irish dog breed to your family, here are some pups to choose from.
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By Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqV Yes, even fish can undergo surgery. Be they small goldfish or large sharks, all species of fish can be diagnosed with conditions that require the need for surgery. Surgeries are not conducted under water, of course; most procedures are performed with the fish mostly out of the water, with anesthetized water flowing over their gills. Here are some of the amazing fish surgery cases that are being done. Broken Jaw Repair for Lemon the Goldfish Figure 1: Lemon prior to her oral injury Lemon, a fancy Ranchu Goldfish, presented to Aquatic Veterinary Services following a feeding session. During the feed, the right side of Lemon’s mouth collapsed into her oral cavity. Prior to the injury, Lemon had some oral deformities that had been with her since birth. Figure 2: Lemon upon presenting to Aquatic Veterinary Services Now, what to do for a 2-inch goldfish with a broken jaw? First, a specialty surgery bed made with bubble wrap was made for Lemon to lie on her left side. In order to ventilate her and keep her anesthetized during surgery, airline tubing was added to a 60-milliliter syringe to be hand-administered. A staff member was pulled in just to keep the syringes full. Figure 3: Dr. Jessie Sanders, right, sets Lemon for surgery while assistant, Sara Enos, left, administers anesthesia Once Lemon was on the surgery table and ready for the procedure, the veterinarian considered tacking the corner of the jaw to the side of Lemon’s mouth, but there was not enough skin to attach the sutures to. Two small sutures were placed along the side of Lemon’s mouth to hold her jaw open. Figure 4: Lemon with the sutures in the side of her mouth post-surgery Following the procedure, Lemon was given pain medication and kept for a few nights in the hospital to monitor her healing and appetite. After a few days, she was allowed to return home and continue healing in her home tank with her buddy. Figure 5: Lemon two weeks after surgery with the sutures removed Two weeks post-procedure, the veterinarian went to see Lemon and take the sutures out. Following the removal, Lemon’s jaw was healed and no longer deformed.
Many people who do not consider themselves to be cat people see cat behavior as random and unpredictable. But for those paying attention, understanding cats’ reactions and behaviors isn’t all that mysterious. Problems arise when people unfamiliar with cat language do not pay attention to the messages a cat is trying to communicate. The result is an unpleasant experience for everyone involved. The key for preventing these negative experiences is through educating people who are not versed in cat language—especially your cat’s—about what is appropriate and what makes your kitty uncomfortable. This is especially important if you plan to have houseguests over who may want to interact with your kitty. Your cat may see your guests as invaders of their space, and thus act accordingly. To make sure that your feline, your friends and your family members get along without a scratch, consider the following tips for helping visitors get better at understanding cats. A Cat’s Curiosity Is Not an Invitation for Contact Cats may approach guests without any desire to interact. And many guests refuse to accept this fact. “If the cat gets up and then approaches, but with a stiff tail or quivering tail, it may be just investigating, not being friendly,” explains Pamela Uncles, M.Ed., CDBC, Companion Animal Behavior, who practices in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. If the cat is receptive—as shown through slowly blinking eyes, head bumps, and other similar behavior—“ask the person to sit down and simply reach out a hand with a finger extended gently, or with hand closed, fingers facing the floor, and allow the cat to approach to sniff or touch the middle knuckle with its nose. “ A guest may allow the receptive cat to rub its face against their hand or even scratch the cat under the chin or behind the ears. But guests shouldn’t go overboard, and neither should pet parents. “Don’t rub the fur or pet vigorously,” says Uncles. “Gently stroke the cat.” When a cat has its ears back, twitches its tail or has dilated pupils, it likely has had enough interaction and would like to be left alone. Remember that cats need to be easily able to escape any situations that are making them uncomfortable. It is smart to offer cats a variety of vertical and other hiding places throughout the home, like cat trees or a cat perch. “This can be very helpful when young children are visiting. Say ‘Leave kitty alone when she is in her tree—that’s her safe place.’”
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Hire a “Friend”,If your day is just too hectic to spend enough time in the early morning playing or taking walks, or if you have a pet that has an energy level that exceeds your allowance of time, you might consider hiring a local dog walker or pet sitter (or even a neighbor) to come in and spend some time with your pet in the middle of the day.,Tips and tricks to entertain your lonely four-legged housemate Being left with nothing to do, day after day, will get old for nearly everyone. So it is no surprise that left to their own devices, day after day, some dogs or cats will get unbearably bored and do things we would rather they didn’t. Some pets will bark or meow, seemingly without pause, while others will urinate or defecate in inappropriate locations, tear, scratch or chew things apart, or mutilate themselves neurotically by biting, licking or scratching too much at themselves.
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