Sentences with phrase «with fewer pet owners»

Times are tough, with fewer pet owners having the ability to pay in full at the time of service, and fewer practices having the cushion to absorb the risk of non-payment.

Not exact matches

More than 30 percent of Americans live with at least one cat, and they re probably getting the same stress relief and happy - hormone release from their pet of choice that dog - owners get; there are simply fewer studies to prove it, says judge Alan Beck, ScD, director of the Center for Human - Animal Bond at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

So while a few might make it as pets, especially to families with ample outdoor space, and some other lucky ones will end up at farm sanctuaries or duck rescue centers, too many will meet nastier ends, one of which is when well meaning owners release their ducks into the wild.

They have not had much, if any, experience outside of their back yard, and were treated horribly by their awful owner; after a few months with their foster parents both girls have made great improvements and is becoming wonderful family pets.

With the economy still in tatters, it's an option that many pet owners might be considering: turning to the Internet for your pet's needed medication to save a few bucks and get around needing a prescription.

For example, customers are encouraged to buy a separate sponge wash the bowls they use to feed their pets raw foods, since one of the few but most significant dangers that raw - feeding pet owners should be concerned about is cross-contaminating human foods or kitchen surfaces with raw pet food.

They haven't had much, if any, experience outside of their back yard and was treated horribly by their owner; but after a few months with their foster parents both girls have made great improvements and is becoming wonderful family pets.

The Humane Society has recently recommended pet owners take a few simple steps with their pets now in preparation for severe weather:

Few pet owners realize that, with the right products and knowledge, the family cat is just as trainable as its canine counterpart.

If you're a pet owner, you're in the unique position to improve your furry companion's health with a few simple steps!

Animal control organizations, police stations, and even fire companies usually don't spare the time or expense to rescue these cats in distress, and pet owners are left with few other options.

This may have nothing to do with fewer dogs and more to do with pet owners who do not register their pure - bred dogs.

Shelter workers don't want owners or pets to suffer from a mismatch and with fewer shelters killing unwanted animals, it's easier on the conscience to return a pet that doesn't work out.

Activated charcoal is one of the few drugs that most pet owners can feel free to use on their canines with a minimal fear of poisoning them or making the situation worse — and, even better, the FDA has approved it for veterinary use.

Many owners consider this a more natural option, and with a few high profile commercial pet food recalls in recent years, raw food has continued to gain in popularity.

For this reason, many dog owners who have dogs with allergies and sensitive stomachs have reported that their pets have fewer health problems after switching to this brand.

In the earlier article about pet owner misconceptions, I reviewed some statistics and a few medical examples of how certain conditions can often resolve on their own, or with just supportive care at -LSB-...]

Below are a few precautions that we, as pet owners, need to be aware of when our pets are with us for Thanksgiving dinner.

Few dogs appear in AKC bench competitions, which limits the opportunities for pet owners and dog show enthusiasts to become familar with the AWS.

To help with the financial challenges any pet owner faces, there are several companies that offer Pet Insurance for Senior dogs, here are a few.

A few of the veterinarian suggesting beginning with half pound of food per 25 lbs of the body weight regularly and pet owners must make the adjustments based on their pet's activity as well as age.

Wells Pet Food's Earthborn Holistics is favored by many pet owners, even though there may be a few small issues with their ingredient formulation.

We pet owners often deal with separation anxiety in our pets when we have to go off to work for a few hours, or even a long trip where they have a pet sitter or are boarded.

Owners can help protect their pets from facing the same fate with a few precautions, Sillars said.

Studies have shown a mandatory spay / neuter law can mean fewer people license their pets, resulting in fewer animal control dollars and greater incidents of rabies and other diseases from animals whose owners fail to comply with licensing and vaccination requirements.

And with a strong preference for puppies and kittens over adult dogs, many prospective pet owners steer clear of animal shelters where few young pets are to be found, and where adoption fees are often disturbingly high.

In just a few easy steps, pet owners can open the custom Facebook frame, take a photo of their dog, and post it to Facebook to share with friends and family.

Example: Immodium (Loperamide) can be neurotoxoic is some collies and other breeds with MDR1 mutation, using peroxide to induce vomiting is contraindicated in some cases as some things dogs ingest should NOT be vomited up, and peroxide may cause gastritis if over-used (using it 3x as suggested here is a bad idea, and ideally should not be used at all w / o first talking to a vet or a toxicology hotline with knowledge about dogs, peroxide not a good idea at all for cats and 10 mls is NOT a standard dose for every dog!!!!), mineral oil can cause aspiration pneumonia if it gets in the lungs and I would not recommend it to most pet owners to administer, and pepto bismol products sometimes contain xylitol which is deadly, aspirin is OK in a pinch but can cause serious problems with long term use... that's just a few thoughts off the top of my head.

Please spend a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our site to learn more about us as well as how we can help your pet and how we can help YOU as a pet owner.

Brainerd Hills Veterinary Hospital is one of the few remaining clinics in the area that offers specialized services to pet owners with «unusual» animal companions.

A few months ago I signed up on a few pet - finder type websites, specifying cocker mix or french mix, and for some reason got a message from the boston terrier rescue group that an owner surrender french bulldog with a vague bite history was available.

Some people want their pet to be buried or cremated with a few photos, or a rose or even a personal letter or poem from the pet owner to their pet.

I generally ask the owner if they would like to spend a few moments alone with the pet.

As a bonus, with an estimated 20 fewer pets arriving at local shelters each day, whether owner - turn - in or strays, shelters in these states reported a 39 % increase in adoptions!

You're sure to find that «The Truth About Heartworm Disease and Your Pet: Prevention vs Treatment» helps owners understand in few words why preventing heartworm disease makes much more sense than risking the personal anxiety, pet stress, and potential physical damage associated with undergoing a canine treatment regimen.

With heat and humidity expected to climb over the next few days, pet owners should take special care in ensuring their pet's safety.

With that said, we have a few responsibilities as pet owners.

After the session, most dogs are visibly calmer, and many owners say that within a few hours, their pet is able to move with more freedom and energy.

Owners of pet rabbits have to pay special attention as their rabbit ages to ensure the animal's continued good health, and there are a few basic tips to care for older rabbits that combine a small amount of knowledge with

As with many products, price comparisons confirm that pet owners can find these fourth best healthy dog treats for a better price on Amazon and a few other online retailers than in a lot of brick and mortar pet stores.

They all listed the same experience it was an excess of some ingredient I can't remember what it was but Blue has never omitted fault and few know about it which is shocking but I've used this particular website for years with fantastic results and this many pet owners can't be lying.

One was that the owners perceived their relationship with their dog to be pleasurable rather than difficult or a chore, and the other was that they offered fewer treats to their pet, preferring to offer attention and affection instead.

It may not be a good idea to stock up on several bags, as the main issue with this eight best healthy dog treats choice is that a few pet owners noticed some molds formed in the older bags.

In a few scenarios, even though, the pet owners just are not ready to share a bed along with their pet.

Many owners have noticed improvements in older dogs with arthritis and joint problems using this supplement when others didn't work, while a select few have noticed that this supplement did not agree with their pet.

With birds and exotic pets, however, very few pet owners even think to seek out veterinary advice but instead go directly to the Internet or to the local pet store for information.

There are stupid people and ignorant ones and those who are putting dogs in danger and not giving them fresh water, air, and subjecting them to hot cars no doubt about it the few who do this are making it difficult for responsible dog owners to travel with their dogs to errands and store for 5 - 10 minute stops which is unfortunate the few who have abused dogs and harmed them make it very uncomfortable for those responsible owners to enjoy traveling with their pets.

There are a number of studies and findings in the attachment that illustrate problems with mandatory spay / neuter laws:  Fewer people license their pets, resulting in fewer animal control dollars and greater risk and even incidents of rabies and other diseases from animals whose owners fail to comply with licensing and vaccination requirements. The burden of a mandatory law like this falls on low and moderate income pet owners, and many will opt to surrender their pets rather than coFewer people license their pets, resulting in fewer animal control dollars and greater risk and even incidents of rabies and other diseases from animals whose owners fail to comply with licensing and vaccination requirements. The burden of a mandatory law like this falls on low and moderate income pet owners, and many will opt to surrender their pets rather than cofewer animal control dollars and greater risk and even incidents of rabies and other diseases from animals whose owners fail to comply with licensing and vaccination requirements. The burden of a mandatory law like this falls on low and moderate income pet owners, and many will opt to surrender their pets rather than comply.

Increasingly, it seems pet owners are willing to part with a few extra dollars if it means better things for their pets and the planet.

Dog owners, and people who own both cats and dogs, tend to laugh most often, with cat owners getting the fewest chuckles from their pets.