INJURED TONGUE

TRAINING COMMON BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN CATS

House breaking – it is not a common problem for a cat owner but in some cases it may be quite serious. Housebreaking means that cat always goes outside for urination or defecation or uses the litter box for this purpose. Like dogs, we can say a mistake or slips as a cat is either housebroken or it is not. Feral cats defecate or urinate at the same places to mark their territory. These cats do not scratch dirt over their faeces or urine like domestic cats and leave the faecal matter exposed. Toms are prone to spay urine over objects within their territory, whenever they sense a female cats in estrous. These cats scatter the faecal material in the nearby areas of original deposits. This behaviour is used as a form of communication by cats. If a domestic cat goes to outdoors to defecate or urinate, may use this material to mark its territory and to make sexual communication.

Rectifying the behaviour – a.) Litter box – indoor cats, which do not have access to outside, should be provided with litter box. It should be cleaned everyday (pregnant woman and children should never handle cat faeces or cat litter, as they can contract disease, which may lead to abortion or can deform unborn children). Cats are clean in nature and they prefer clean areas for defecation and urination. It is recommended that a litter box should be available for each cat and boxes should be kept in the same place in a consistent manner. Boxes should be placed in those areas where cats can have their privacy. The area should be disinfected on a regular basis. Different types of boxes & litter are available in the market.

b) Diet Scheduling- it is an important point to he considered that is diet and timing for meals should be kept consistent as frequent change in diet will result in upset stomach. Sudden change from dry food to canned food will result in indigestion and the consistency of faecal matter. The diet should be changed gradually to avoid the drastic change in the timing of defecation. Fresh water should be available for your cat, specifically if she is on dry food. You must discuss this with your Veterinarian to develop a diet schedule for your cat.

Clawing – it is an inborn behaviour and is difficult to train the cats. Declawing can be done on any adult cat and it is a surgical procedure. Even declawed cat will exhibit “clawing” behaviour. For most cats only the front claws need to be removed as these are primary source of damage. This surgical procedure should be done at the age of 6 months and cats quickly recover from the operation. Declawing does not change any behaviour patterns and will still claw your things. The only difference appears to be that they cannot cause damage. I suggest that only house cats can be declawed as outdoor cats need their claws for defensive and offensive purposes.

If you don’t want declawing but want to protect your furniture etc., then you must provide a scratch post to your cat.

Noises - owners generally complained about cats howling, meowing, crying or screeching. The cat may cry even in the absence of owner and then it is a nuisance for neighbours. Crying behaviour is often a sign of frustration and is an attention seeking behaviour. In such cases you may take your cat on a lap or pet your cat. It is a highly reinforcing situation for your cat and may exhibit this behaviour quiet often.

In such conditions you should try to ignore your cat that is don’t look at it, don’t touch it or don’t talk to it.

Heat periods - During estrous, the female cats may cry or wail all day and night. The only practical way to stop this behaviour is to spay a female cat surgically. Likely the toms are equally obnoxious as he will spray urine all over the place to mark his scent. Even they will howl but you cannot train them. The best and only way is to neuter or castrate them and this operation does not have any risk at healthy animals.

Neutering will solve problem of crying and is also a good tool for birth control programme as so many unwanted kittens are born every year. Neutering your cat is the best thing you can do for welfare of cats in this country.

SHIH TZU PUP

RESTING ON A MOBILE PHONE TOWER

RADIOGRAPH OF DOG - ELBOW JOINT

GUINEA PIG FOOD

COVERAGE BY CREATURE COMPANION MAGAZINE MAR-APR 2011

DOG'S HEART DISEASES

HEART DISEASES OF DOGS


The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are called atria and the lower chambers are called ventricles. The heart is also divided into right and left sides.

Un-oxygenated blood flows from the body into the right atrium. It is stored there for a short period and then pumped into the right ventricle. The right ventricle pumps blood into the lungs where it receives oxygen. It flows from the lungs into the left atrium where it is held before flowing into the left ventricle. The left ventricle is surrounded by the largest and strongest of the heart muscles. This large muscle is necessary to pump blood throughout the body.



Each side of the heart has a one-way valve to keep blood from going backward from the ventricles to the atria. The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is called the mitral valve.



Heart disease in dogs is not commonly diagnosed unless one notices the common symptoms like unnatural fatigue or tiredness during normal exercise or acute breathlessness. The treatment of the dog heart disease depends upon the disease and the severity of the conditions. Dog heart diseases can be hereditary and congenital although it may not be noticeable early in the dog’s life.

HEAT SROKE SIGNS

• Recognize Heat Stroke Signs


Recognizing the early signs of heat stroke may help prevent it from becoming life threatening. One should be watch for heavy panting, noisy breathing, and thick saliva. Heat stroke typically takes place when the dog's rectal temperature measures over 1040F. A normal dog's temperature ranges from 100 to 1020F.

As seen, there are so many ways to protect your dog and cat. Keeping fresh water always around and monitoring your dog and cat for signs of suffering from the heat are great ways to ensure your pet stays cool and well hydrated during the dog days of summer.

MY SECOND BOOK

My second book has been released and will be available in the market from next week....

GRANULOMA OVER THE FACE

OXI - CORNEAL ULCER AND DESCEMETOCELE

CORNEAL ULCER

corneal ulcer in a pug. look at the yellow colouration in the middle of the eye..

MY ACHIEVEMENTS

This is my achievement by God's blessings...from all my hard work...my husband's support and directions...all four legged friends...bundle of joys...

dye fluorescein test for corneal ulcer

CORNEAL ULCER WITH DESCEMETOCELE - PUG

BEDLINGTON TERRIER PUPS

very cute, docile, friendly pups

CATARACT - DOG EYE

OVERGROWN TEETH OF GUINEA PIG

A guinea pig with overgrown teeth is in so much pain that he refuses to eat. Please take care of your guinea pig before you loose him.

RADIOGRAPH - ELBOW JOINT OF A GSD

This is a radiograph of a GSD female, 10 years old with a history of limping since last 2 months and pain over the elbow joint. Radiograph revealed bony changes.

ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION - PUP (TYSON)

Tyson developed swelling over the face and legs due to anaphylactic reaction. He was restless and was scratching his face with paws. The eyes are almost closed due to swelling.  

DOG FASHION SHOW

(HASH) GUINEA PIG - OVERGROWN AND TRIMMED TEETH

over grown teeth of a guinea pig - causing difficulty in eating food

After trimming the teeth---happily started eating his food

ELEPHANT RIDE

DOG - LICK GRANULOMA

in the recovery stage..