Pet Corner

 He may appear unconcerned, but this attractive male dog at the GSPCA is hoping to receive the freedom of a good home. He has been neutered.
He may appear unconcerned, but this attractive male dog at the GSPCA is hoping to receive the freedom of a good home. He has been neutered.

Dog training concerns

                                                                                                     On training dogs In these hard times, everybody is in the business of making a buck – some by dint of hard work, others by devious and odious means.

This lovable male dog, which has been neutered, hopes to find a good home. He is the GSPCA waiting.
This lovable male dog, which has been neutered, hopes to find a good home. He is the GSPCA waiting.

Digestive disorders

Continued Eating stool (Coprophagia) We have been writing a lot about constipation over the last two months.

This male dog is willing to go with any kind person who will offer him a good home. He is waiting at the GSPCA – and he has been neutered.

Other causes of constipation

Proctitis (‘sore bottom’ = irritation of the anus/rectum) In spite of TV shows, booklets and columns such as these, many pet owners still feed their wards incorrectly, and do not follow proven nutritional advice.

Looking for a home: This appealing male dog (he has been neutered) is waiting at the GSPCA for the offer of a good home.

Constipation

Continued Treatment Right at the outset, allow me to state clearly that this is one instance when you really don’t want the pet owner to try, on his/her own, to relieve the constipated animal.

A sweet female dog waiting for a good home at the GSPCA (She has been spayed.)

Digestive disorders

I had mentioned in the Pet Corner of April 4, that an accumulation of hair in the stomach, over a period of time, could create a massive hair ball.

 A look of expectancy here, but also a bit of anxiety as this attractive male dog at the GSPCA waits for someone to give him the perfect Easter gift of a good home. (He has been neutered.)

Gastritis

Continued Surely I should have found something less taxing and more frivolous to share with you on this good Easter Sunday morning.

This eager male dog is at the GSPCA’s Animal Clinic and Shelter at Robb Street and Orange Walk awaiting adoption. He has been neutered.

Gastritis

Last week, I mentioned that stomach ailments, for example a gastritis episode, could cause vomiting.

‘I’m alert, I’m healthy, I’m willing to be your companion puppy if you can offer me a good home. I’m waiting for you at the GSPCA.’ (This female puppy has been spayed.)

Vomiting

After having discussed the ailments associated with the oesophagus (that tube which connects the oral cavity with the stomach), the next step would be to zero in on stomach problems.

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