Comments for Pet Wellbeing http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:12:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on How To Get Your Pet To Take Medicine by Jim http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/how-to-get-your-pet-to-take-medicine/comment-page-1#comment-113 Jim Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:12:46 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/2010/04/how-to-get-your-pet-to-take-medicine.cfm#comment-113 Giving meds is a challenge but practice helps alot Giving meds is a challenge but practice helps alot

]]> Comment on The Color of a Cat Can Determine Their Personality by Anonymous http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/the-color-of-a-cat-can-determine-their-personality/comment-page-1#comment-89 Anonymous Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:51:55 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=158#comment-89 I have two black cats, a female and male. Both are very sweet and dependent on me and my husband. My male black cat has really bonded with me and never leaves my side. I have a gray and white cat and she is sweet but a bully. She is the alpha. Black cats for me are great. Loving and sweet. I have two black cats, a female and male. Both are very sweet and dependent on me and my husband. My male black cat has really bonded with me and never leaves my side. I have a gray and white cat and she is sweet but a bully. She is the alpha. Black cats for me are great. Loving and sweet.

]]> Comment on Trade Cockatiel for Wedding Ring – WTRuff?! by Anonymous http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/trade-cockatiel-for-wedding-ring-wtruff/comment-page-1#comment-2 Anonymous Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:49:44 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=31#comment-2 I just seen the ad. It was marked best of craigslist. How is it best of craigslist? The owners obviously didn't raise the bird right, becuase cockatiels usually give a lot of affection to their owners. Our cockatiel will follow us where ever we go, and he chirps, but never screams. Maybe it was best for the bird to go to a better owner. Cockatiels require a lot of attention, which is something that man and his girlfriend did not give that cockatial. I just seen the ad. It was marked best of craigslist. How is it best of craigslist? The owners obviously didn't raise the bird right, becuase cockatiels usually give a lot of affection to their owners. Our cockatiel will follow us where ever we go, and he chirps, but never screams. Maybe it was best for the bird to go to a better owner. Cockatiels require a lot of attention, which is something that man and his girlfriend did not give that cockatial.

]]> Comment on Three Legged Cats by kevo71 http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/three-legged-cats/comment-page-1#comment-31 kevo71 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:05:31 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=130#comment-31 i have a 3 legged kitten that i adopted thru the rescue with which i volunteer. he's just under 6 months old, and was a street cat who was found at a feeding station with a damaged leg that was not able to be saved.<br />i did not meet him until after the amputation surgery, and honestly you would never know from meeting him. in fact, many times at the adoption center people would meet him, pet him for a minute thru the cage, and still not realize he was missing a leg. <br />day to day he gets around just fine, running, jumping, playing and chasing things just like a normal kitten. in fact, he is into everything and doesn't let the lack of a front leg slow him down one bit. i often find him on the 3rd or 4th shelf up, hanging out behind books or DVD's. somehow he manages to get up there.<br />he is extremely agile and quick when chasing the feather on a string toy. we joke that he is lighter and more aerodynamic. <br />i am realistic that he may have complications later on in life from supporting his weight on only one front leg. but in the meantime, he is a fully functional little guy who has shown me his intelligence thru adaptability. he has figured out how to lick my hand and then use it to wash the side of his face where he doesn't have a paw to do so. <br />there is no reason why a 3 legged cat can't lead a perfectly normal lifestyle, with a little accommodation from his owners and a few changes around the environment.<br />mine, Dino aka Monkey, is already learning to walk on a leash, and enjoys outside time because of it. having a 'special needs' cat is a daily reminder of the spirit of life. i have a 3 legged kitten that i adopted thru the rescue with which i volunteer. he's just under 6 months old, and was a street cat who was found at a feeding station with a damaged leg that was not able to be saved.
i did not meet him until after the amputation surgery, and honestly you would never know from meeting him. in fact, many times at the adoption center people would meet him, pet him for a minute thru the cage, and still not realize he was missing a leg.
day to day he gets around just fine, running, jumping, playing and chasing things just like a normal kitten. in fact, he is into everything and doesn't let the lack of a front leg slow him down one bit. i often find him on the 3rd or 4th shelf up, hanging out behind books or DVD's. somehow he manages to get up there.
he is extremely agile and quick when chasing the feather on a string toy. we joke that he is lighter and more aerodynamic.
i am realistic that he may have complications later on in life from supporting his weight on only one front leg. but in the meantime, he is a fully functional little guy who has shown me his intelligence thru adaptability. he has figured out how to lick my hand and then use it to wash the side of his face where he doesn't have a paw to do so.
there is no reason why a 3 legged cat can't lead a perfectly normal lifestyle, with a little accommodation from his owners and a few changes around the environment.
mine, Dino aka Monkey, is already learning to walk on a leash, and enjoys outside time because of it. having a 'special needs' cat is a daily reminder of the spirit of life.

]]> Comment on The Color of a Cat Can Determine Their Personality by Anonymous http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/the-color-of-a-cat-can-determine-their-personality/comment-page-1#comment-38 Anonymous Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:34:22 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=158#comment-38 my black cat is sweet and we love each-other, always sleeping on my lap purring. <br /><br />on the other hand my orange cat and I never got along and is just a mean cat in general. my black cat is sweet and we love each-other, always sleeping on my lap purring.

on the other hand my orange cat and I never got along and is just a mean cat in general.

]]> Comment on The Color of a Cat Can Determine Their Personality by Anonymous http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/the-color-of-a-cat-can-determine-their-personality/comment-page-1#comment-39 Anonymous Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:57:23 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=158#comment-39 I dont agree with this article on the point that black & white cats and grey & white cats tend to not show very much affection. I have a female tuxedo cat and she is very affectionate! I also have a grey and white snowshoe cat and she too is very affectionate as well. I also have an orange male tabby that is very affectionate. I would even describe my cats as being very loyal to myself and my husband. I dont agree with this article on the point that black & white cats and grey & white cats tend to not show very much affection. I have a female tuxedo cat and she is very affectionate! I also have a grey and white snowshoe cat and she too is very affectionate as well. I also have an orange male tabby that is very affectionate. I would even describe my cats as being very loyal to myself and my husband.

]]> Comment on Tea Cup Kitten Anyone? by schrodinger http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/tea-cup-kitten-anyone/comment-page-1#comment-57 schrodinger Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:07:09 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=208#comment-57 I have a naturally-occurring "mini Persian". She's a lovely baby, er... adult with a spunky personality and is very smart, but she does have some very mild neurological issues. I've seen a few at the cat hospital where I'm a technician, and my baby is actually VERY lucky. Some of the ones we've seen have much more serious issues. Beware-- when breeders breed for "undesirable" traits such as dwarfism, the resulting kittens or puppies are so much more prone to other problems, as well. Nature does a fine job in producing healthy and beautiful creatures; "she" doesn't need our help. Further, the various cat and dog-fancy associations have very strict breed standards, which are also intended to ensure the health and vigor of the breeds. New breeds are accepted slowly, after a provisional period, to be sure that detrimental traits aren't bred in over time, and that the good traits continue to breed true. Of course, individuals CAN have "birth defects", but any reputable breeder who is truly interested in producing hardy and healthy animals will cull these out (spay or neuter them for sale or adoption as pets only) and if the problem ios serious enough, they will also remove the problem breeding stock from their line as well. Mini-breeders are promoting a defect known as DWARFISM. Your best bet, if you want a purebred cat, is to select a healthy standard-bred cat that meets established standards as closely as possible, or one that comes from a proven line. If your goal is to have a beautiful pet only, then there are already plenty of lovely animals available in shelters. Even mixed breeds can "look" like, and have many of the desirable characteristics of, a purebred. If you aren't taking that baby to the show ring, who cares if there's a white spot on the toes or the hair isn't of perfect texture? We choose pets for the love they give to us, not because of their genetics. I have a naturally-occurring "mini Persian". She's a lovely baby, er… adult with a spunky personality and is very smart, but she does have some very mild neurological issues. I've seen a few at the cat hospital where I'm a technician, and my baby is actually VERY lucky. Some of the ones we've seen have much more serious issues. Beware– when breeders breed for "undesirable" traits such as dwarfism, the resulting kittens or puppies are so much more prone to other problems, as well. Nature does a fine job in producing healthy and beautiful creatures; "she" doesn't need our help. Further, the various cat and dog-fancy associations have very strict breed standards, which are also intended to ensure the health and vigor of the breeds. New breeds are accepted slowly, after a provisional period, to be sure that detrimental traits aren't bred in over time, and that the good traits continue to breed true. Of course, individuals CAN have "birth defects", but any reputable breeder who is truly interested in producing hardy and healthy animals will cull these out (spay or neuter them for sale or adoption as pets only) and if the problem ios serious enough, they will also remove the problem breeding stock from their line as well. Mini-breeders are promoting a defect known as DWARFISM. Your best bet, if you want a purebred cat, is to select a healthy standard-bred cat that meets established standards as closely as possible, or one that comes from a proven line. If your goal is to have a beautiful pet only, then there are already plenty of lovely animals available in shelters. Even mixed breeds can "look" like, and have many of the desirable characteristics of, a purebred. If you aren't taking that baby to the show ring, who cares if there's a white spot on the toes or the hair isn't of perfect texture? We choose pets for the love they give to us, not because of their genetics.

]]> Comment on Three Legged Cats by Amanda http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/three-legged-cats/comment-page-1#comment-32 Amanda Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:16:34 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=130#comment-32 I know that it is difficult to see a cat going through a lot of pain, but I have owned 2 3 legged cats in the past and you should rest assured that they will be fine and live a very happy life afterward. I have found personally that three legged cats are even more affectionate because they need more support. <br />Don't worry and good luck with your cat! I know that it is difficult to see a cat going through a lot of pain, but I have owned 2 3 legged cats in the past and you should rest assured that they will be fine and live a very happy life afterward. I have found personally that three legged cats are even more affectionate because they need more support.
Don't worry and good luck with your cat!

]]> Comment on New Breed of Dalmatians by Anonymous http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/new-breed-of-dalmatians/comment-page-1#comment-27 Anonymous Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:23:02 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=118#comment-27 I adopted a pointer mix, (mixed with Dalmatian and resembling the dog shown above) except she has a lot more spots!!<br /><br />She has had bouts with kidney stones (struvite) and more recently, calcium oxalate...Life was never meant offer guarantees...<br /><br />I wouldn't trade her for the world. She is the best tempered, smartest, and well behaved dog I have ever had.<br /><br />That being said, I believe we should all embrace technology that can help us alleviate suffering our dogs endure... I adopted a pointer mix, (mixed with Dalmatian and resembling the dog shown above) except she has a lot more spots!!

She has had bouts with kidney stones (struvite) and more recently, calcium oxalate…Life was never meant offer guarantees…

I wouldn't trade her for the world. She is the best tempered, smartest, and well behaved dog I have ever had.

That being said, I believe we should all embrace technology that can help us alleviate suffering our dogs endure…

]]> Comment on Three Legged Cats by Anonymous http://www.petwellbeing.com/blog/three-legged-cats/comment-page-1#comment-33 Anonymous Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:08:56 +0000 http://dev.petwellbeing.com/blog/?p=130#comment-33 my cat is having his front right leg removed in 2 wks.<br />he got hit by a car 6 mnths ago and hasn't had feeling in it since then.the vet said it was fine to leave it on,but over the last few wks its become to heavy for him so were having it removed.<br />theres nothing funny about it!<br />its heartbreaking for the kids to see there cat with a bad limb and now they have to watch him go through the pain of it being removed.all this and the cat is only 1.<br />Z my cat is having his front right leg removed in 2 wks.
he got hit by a car 6 mnths ago and hasn't had feeling in it since then.the vet said it was fine to leave it on,but over the last few wks its become to heavy for him so were having it removed.
theres nothing funny about it!
its heartbreaking for the kids to see there cat with a bad limb and now they have to watch him go through the pain of it being removed.all this and the cat is only 1.
Z

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