Sentences with phrase «owners of cats because»

Pet sitters are often advised for owners of cats because cats often dislike travel and take a long time to adapt to new environments.

Not exact matches

Up to 25 % expected death rate in any given litter, macrosomic pups that block the canal and kill all the pups to follow, pups that are «too big to birth» so the bitch is euthanized because the owner can't afford a C - section, horrific rectal tears, sectioning dead calves just to get them out and save the dam, uterine atony, hypocalemia... the list of ways that «birth» can kill a dog or a cat goes on and on.

Because it can be used for both dogs and cats of all ages, it's a great choice for pet owners.

Regrettably, many owners miss the signs of decreased joint mobility, because dogs and cats instinctively attempt to conceal their discomfort for as long as they can manage to.

One of the most common questions from customers is about fit, says Fine, because a carrier doesn't do owners much good if the dog or cat doesn't fit inside properly.

Because cats have little fear of heights and enjoy perching in high places, pet owners often assume that they can take care of themselves.

Camille Hulen, owner of Camille's Cat House and an animal welfare advocate, says, «If you buy a purebred animal from a breeder, an animal in a shelter will die because you did not choose it.

Cathy Lund, DVM, the owner of a Providence, Rhode Island, feline - only practice, finds that many clients claim that because their cats never go outside, the animals don't need a heartworm preventive.

Too many well - meaning pet owners expose their cats to needless danger and tragedy because of beliefs like these:

While there are more dog - owning households (38 percent) than cat - owning households (34 percent), there are actually more domestic cats than dogs because cat owners own more of them.

Two - thirds of cat parents admit that they only take their cat to the vet when it's ill or injured because putting their cat in a carrier or in the car is a significant cause of stress for both the cat and the owner.

Instead, owners have to be more vigilant for subtle signs of anxiety because cats are equally in need of treatment.

This isn't because it's a deadly condition in and of itself, but because many cat owners are unable or unwilling, or simply lack the knowledge to treat the causes of this behavior.

Because of this, ever cat owner should make sure they have some cat shampoo handy for those moments when their pet makes an appearance and is way dirtier than usual.

Some pet owners apply spot - on products containing permethrin that are indicated for use in dogs to their cats by mistake, or because they think that it is safe if they use only small amounts of the product.

We describe what a fat cat is because the perception of cat owner has actually, as true — really, many pet owners don't know that their own cat is overweight or obese.

Although flea allergy dermatitis is the most common skin disease of dogs and cats, it can be difficult for some pet owners to suspect fleas as a cause of their pet's skin problems because they have not seen fleas on their pet.

«We got an anonymous call Thursday saying the dogs were at their owners» house,» said Jerry Swanger, Deltona Animal Control manager.The dogs - which a Volusia circuit judge sentenced to death last month because of their aggression toward people and because they have killed five cats - disappeared Oct. 31 from the shelter, where workers found a lock cut and a kennel door pried open.

However, it is also the most under diagnosed, because many cat owners unfortunately just do not realize the importance of cat dental care.

Separation anxiety: history of abandonment, multiple owners, rehoming, or prior neglect is common; exacerbating the condition may be that the cat has been abandoned or rehomed because of separation anxiety

Because of this fact, some pet owners assume it's okay to give cats and dogs the «rest of» the prescription Uncle Joe didn't finish for his sore toe.

Because signs of illness in cats can be so subtle, even the most astute owner may miss some of these changes especially when the onset is so gradual.

They do well with older children but smaller animals such as cats, ferrets and rabbits are better left at the pet shop when you are a Husky owner because of their desire to chase small prey.

Cats, of course, are not spiteful and instead may eliminate outside the box because of stress associated with such things as a new cat moving in or because the box wasn't cleaned while the owner was gone all weekend.

Euthanasia Because of the potential for repeat saddle thrombus episodes, need for regular medication administration at home, potential long term treatment of heart disease, not to mention the seriousness & painfulness of the cat's initial predicament, 25 % of pet owners elect euthanasia without attempting treatment.

There are many cat owners who are totally against giving cats a bath because of the emotional trauma that the felines experience.

Spray - marking is one of my favourite consultations because so many cat owners have been told urine marking is an unsolvable issue.

Increasingly, pet owners are bringing their cats and dogs with them when they travel because they consider their four - legged companions as part of the family.

Because therapeutic options are more limited in comparison to what is available for dogs, cat owners need to be especially alert for the signs of early arthritis in their pets so that treatment can begin when it is most effective.

The cause of vomiting that I think is most often missed by owners because their cats seem perfectly fine despite vomiting regularly, is a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

«Because cat owners are around their cats daily, subtle changes or gradual changes can be missed,» says Dr. Joanne Gaines, owner of Ridgeview Animal Hospital in Omaha, Neb. «Increases in drinking and urination and weight loss are the most common gradual changes we see, and those changes can be caused by thyroid disease, kidney or liver disease or diabetes, most commonly.»

More than 48 percent of both cat and dog owners surveyed indicated the primary reason for not doing so was because their pet wasn't sick or injured.

In the past week 269 animals had to be killed at the animal shelter because homes could not be found for them.The county animal control department pays $ 25 to eligible owners of dogs and cats who have their pets spayed or neutered to control animal populations.

In many of these exams, we find things that were causing our feline patients discomfort, that owners had no idea existed because their cat was so good at hiding them!

Just be sure you have your identification option in place, because a lot of cats are lost each year when they escape from their owners on the way home from the shelter.

Here in Indiana and because of our mosquito population, we highly recommend all cat owners adhere to this annual preventive medicine protocol.

Collars with tags are the most effective form of pet identification because they allow anyone to immediately identify a lost cat or dog and contact the owner.

We are dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats left homeless for whatever reason — animals in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, animals given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.

Finally, you know that PETA has filed various motions to have the case dismissed by arguing that the dog was worthless, she had no value beyond the cost of replacement for another dog, they had permission by the property owner to remove community cats so they can not be guilty of trespass for entering and killing a dog, the family is not entitled to punitive damages because PETA's theft and immediate killing of a happy, healthy, beloved dog is not «outrageous» conduct, and in an argument with racist overtones, that the family may not be in the country legally so PETA should be allowed to get away with the theft and murder of their dog.

Hyperthyroid cats are rarely presented to the veterinarian for behavioral signs, Perhaps because aggression is primarily wen when the cat is restrained, we as a profession are more likely to experience this aspect of the disease than the cats» owners, Treating the underlying thyroid problem generally resolves the behavioral problems however, and because onset is often insidious, it is only after the endocrine imbalance has been addressed that the owners appreciate the deterioration in their animal's behavior.

Cats are often as faithful to their owners as are dogs, but they display this is different ways because of their different predatory style and different social habits.

In the main, these cats are there because of changed circumstances of their owners, a family tragedy perhaps or the owner took on the cat without understanding the responsibility and care a pet needs.

Usually, the cat is brought to the veterinarian because the owner notices the presence of proglottids crawling on feces.

Preventing such input defies simplistic solutions, because although 93 % of cat owners were willing to have their own pets surgically sterilized, it is unrealistic to expect the 7 % of the population that feeds an average of 3 stray cats to assume the hundreds of dollars necessary to surgically alter these cats.

Whether because a cat has abruptly lost her owner, a feral cat can not safely remain in his current habitat, or a myriad of other reasons, shelter admission will still be the right choice.

We don't recommend owners adjust insulin therapy on their own because it can be sort of complicated in cats.

Although we generally discourage routine boarding of cats because we recognize that cats become stressed when they are away from the safety of their home territory, we also recognize that some cats require care that may not easily be performed in the home setting when an owner is away.

Because cats are living longer, it is more likely than ever that every cat owner will face the issue of osteoarthritis at some point.

- If you eventually decide to feed the cat because you have followed the above recommendations and no owner has come forward, you are now responsible for the welfare of this cat.

- If you eventually decide to feed the cat because you have followed the above advice and no owner has come forward, you are now responsible for the welfare of this cat.