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Pet Meds Offers Valuable Advice For Pet Owners |
Article Submitted by: T. Ireland
Tuesday, 06 October 2009
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In my home, our pets are just as important as the rest of us "people." When we have to make significant purchases -furniture, flooring, even vehicles- my husband and I always stop to consider the potential ramifications for our pets. Will the sofa just tempt the cats to scratch it, leading to an upset man chasing a pair of indignant and bewildered cats around the house? Is there enough room behind the rear seats in an SUV for Mildred, our ninety pound Shepherd cross, to lie down comfortably?
Actually, we joke that Mildred was our interior decorator. When we first adopted her as a six month old puppy, she had some serious issues with separation anxiety. She seemed okay around us, although she had a tendency to pee submissively if any male, including my husband, approached her too quickly. Outside of that, she appeared relatively well adjusted and happy. We adopted her during our vacation to ensure she had a solid week at home with us as we didn't want to immediately have to leave her alone in the house during the day. All was well until the first Monday when we petted her goodbye, made a big fuss and shut the door. I had even made arrangements to drive home at lunch for that first week, so the longest Mildred would be alone at a stretch was three hours.
You would not believe the mess that awaited me when I opened the front door. There was Mildred, pleased as punch to see me, but she had what appeared to be wood splinters sticking out of her teeth. I could see behind her into the living room and quickly figured out where the wood had come from. Our sofa and armchairs had been gutted and the wooden coffee table was gnawed to the point where it was tilting, balanced on three intact legs.
I took the rest of the day off and called my vet. He suggested that we were dealing with a likely case of separation anxiety and pointed me to a web site he recommended for advice aimed at pet owners. The blog Pet Meds is primarily written by a veterinarian, and I quickly became comfortable that it offered well-thought and informed advice. In Mildred's case, we ended up crate training, leaving her with a frozen bone stuffed with treats to keep her busy and stopped making a big fuss when we left. She adjusted quickly and we were able to replace the furniture without fear of a repeat episode. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
Allison Whetmore and her husband live with an assortment of animals, including Mildred, the German Shepherd cross who has adjusted to life in this busy household thanks to advice from PetMeds. Like many families, Allison's includes her pets and she works hard to ensure they receive all of the attention needed to thrive. She frequently consults Pet Meds when she needs advice about Mildred or any of her other companion animals.
Allison Whetmore and her husband live with an assortment of animals, including Mildred, the German Shepherd cross who has adjusted to life in this busy household thanks to advice from PetMeds. Like many families, Allison's includes her pets and she works hard to ensure they receive all of the attention needed to thrive. She frequently consults Pet Meds when she needs advice about Mildred or any of her other companion animals.
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