...people, are very sensitive to detail and don’t like change (Grandin, pg 161, pp 3).” Sometimes a horse might get frightened or panic at the sight of a common object in an unusual place or seen from a different angle. These animals changed her life and helped her embrace her autism because of the similarities they have. That girl was Temple Grandin and she also wrote about her experiences in her autobiography, My Story. The school she was sent to was a special boarding school for gifted children. Her parents sent her there because she had emotional problems. Temple described the school as having “had a stable and horses for the kids to ride (Grandin, pg 159, pp 6 ).” She realized that the horses were like her and had challenges too. She loved the horses so much that she spent a lot of time taking care of the horses, cleaning their barns and saddles, and grooming them. Taking care of the horses helped her emotional problems, they kept her going through tough times. The horses had been abused and she loved them, so she spent every waking moment she could taking care of them. Humans need animals for a variety of things. People and animals are supposed to be together and they need each other. A life without animals would be difficult. We need animals in our everyday life. Today, animals are more than just family pets, they provide companionship in good and bad times. Disabled people use them as service dogs, and the police departments use them for investigations. Humans long for companionship...
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...numerous manifestations or signs for inappropriate elimination in cats. The first telltale sign the owner will report is the abnormal voiding of urine or feces in unusual places, other than the litter box. Other signs reported may include an urgency to eliminate, but only a small amount of urine is produced, or there is an increase in urine production (polyuria), blood-tinged urine, malodorous urine or stool, constipation or diarrhea, or vocalization during urination or defecation. As mentioned before, there are multiple etiologies in regards to feline elimination issues. In order to determine the cause(s) it is recommended to first assess whether the inappropriate elimination is a medical problem, a marking problem (eliminating on surfaces vertically), or a toileting problem (eliminating in the wrong location) (Horwitz 40). However, before it is assumed that the cat is behaving badly, there are many medical conditions that can have negative effects on a cat’s urinary and gastrointestinal systems. Cats with medical ailments such as feline lower urinary tract disease, feline idiopathic cystitis, kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, constipation, cognitive dysfunction, etc., exhibit the same symptoms and signs as seen in behavioral elimination problems (Carney, et al. 580). So it is strongly recommended that the pet be evaluated by a veterinarian before any elimination issue is erroneously determined to be strictly behavioral in origin. A thorough diagnostic work-up consisting...
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...collections enjoyable and find it exciting when they add a new breed or species to their collection. Furthermore, depending on the type of animal you get, they don’t take too much time to look after, for example they don’t need to go on walks or be constantly out of their cage to be handled. They are also very fascinating animals and can teach you lots of new information on animals. Pets- Many people buy exotic animals and keep them as pets. They treat them in the same sort of way as they do with average pets, such as cats and dogs. Some people also keep exotic animals as pets, as they find that caring for the average pet is not challenging enough and find satisfaction in saying they own an exotic animal as a pet. Some people also believe that exotic animals are no different from your average pet, so should also become accustomed to living in a household and will become fully domesticated if you hand rear them from birth. They are also seen as great pets, as depending on the type of animal you get, they don’t take up too much space and are good for people with allergies....
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...HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR YOUR SENIOR DOG The Good News: Dogs Are Living Longer! Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine our pets are living longer than ever! Inevitably as our dogs advance in age, they face a variety of conditions that can adversely affect their health during these golden years. As they age, they often suffer a decline in functioning and could suffer deterioration in their memory, their ability to learn, their level of awareness and their senses of sight and hearing. This deterioration can cause disturbances in their sleep-wake cycles, making them restless at night but sleepy during the day. It can make them forget previously learned commands or habits they were once used to, such as house training and coming when called. It...
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...Decision Making Process The decision making process for a manager can be quite difficult. There are many times throughout a manager’s career where vital decisions must be made, and a solid plan of action is necessary to carry out the objectives those decisions have set in motion. The example which I have chosen to share involves important decisions made for the business that I own and operate with my wife. The business that my wife and I own provided products and services for pets and their owners. When we first started our business we had a diverse line of hand-made pet products from dog and cat treats, custom pet beds, pet toys, and other pet products. The services that we offered ranged from all levels of dog training to pet sitting, etc. The division of responsibility set my wife as the sole service and product provider while I was responsible for all accounting, marketing, advertising, and production assistance. After the first year of conducting business, the service side of the business was steady during certain parts of the year, and we were beginning to see more interest in our product line. Although we were seeing growth, the problems of time management, and production costs became more apparent. Many products of ours were very time consuming and the raw materials needed were expensive. The services provided gave us revenue with low cost for materials, but the service demand was inconsistent and managing production became difficult. At this point I began questioning...
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...more regulated some drugs are the harder it can get them. The demand will increase and so will the price. | Economic | The cost of living continues to rise. Jobs are being created but for some not fast enough. More technicians are becoming licensed. More owners are turning to health insurance plans for their pets to help off set the costs of annuals exams as well as emergency situations. | TruePet has created a wellness program to spread the cost of vaccines throughout the year which guarantees a certain amount of money to the clinic. This will hopefully mean more animals are staying up to date on vaccines, especially Rabies. | People are less likely to do procedures that are elective. Licensed veterinary technicians will expect to be paid more which will cost the clinic more. | Socio-Cultural | Owner are becoming more concerned with what their pets are eating. Some owners are turning to raw diets. Some owners feel that the veterinarians are just in it for the money. | Many pet food brands are coming up with “natural” commercial diets. Many companies don’t have to do away with their current diets and have created another source of income. | Pets on raw diets are not getting the proper nutrition because many owners don’t understand what their animal needs for nutrition as well as the health concerns for handling raw food. | Technological | Many veterinary clinics are becoming paperless. They are...
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...Whether it’s on mortal land or in God’s great big grand stand, life must go on. Most of us had pets throughout our life. We can remember the snappy zip of a young feisty cat or the constant ambush of an out of control wagging tail from a K9 friend. Grover Cleveland, the elderly dying dog from Lying Doggo was this wondrous memory for the character Nancy. Grover was a remembrance of times past. He was the milestone of a 15 year marriage. Nancy reminisced about meeting Grover, when he was pup. Calm, and endearing yet very striking, Grover was. She knew him before she had meet her husband and Grover’s owner, Jack. Grover was a well know chap around her college campus when she was younger. Grover, like a decorated war general, led Nancy to Jack. Now that Grover is passing to God’s hands, these memories are awe inspiring. The decision to let him go until the almighty calls or give him an early pass to the heavens is not an easy choice. Jack in his heart, knows he does not want to give Grover an untimely death by putting his aging, ailing friend to sleep. He just can’t stand seeing him in agony. Nancy, and their son Robert, rather see him pass in the sanctity of his loving home. In the end faiths hand allowed Grover a chance to make his Grand entrance to God without unnatural interference and his family by his side. Many of us can relate to this story. Having an elderly pet in anguish due to an ailment, and making that hard decision to end s/he’s life prematurely. Why not...
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...You should invest in my company, “Shady Dogs”, because our pets deserve the same protection that we would provide our children or ourselves. During those rainy days, it’s more difficult to take our pets on a walk because they always return home wet, and the smell of “wet dog” plus the mess that ensues creates more work for us in our already busy lives. Instead of bringing home your cold, wet dog, you can now buy them the protection they’ve been waiting for. With the simple design of a walking harness that many of us are already accustomed to, my product has the added benefit of an attached umbrella to shade and protect our four legged friends from harsh environmental elements. This patent pending design allows even weight distribution so that the umbrella harness can be comfortably worn on the animal's back. You can even use our device during the hot summer months to shield from the damaging effects of the sun’s harmful rays. Of course, we offer these umbrella harnesses in different sizes and colors because no dog is too big or too small to be left out in the rain. They range from $20-$35 depending on the size of the dog and are available in all major retail pet stores. The cost to produce each harness ranges from $4-$6 so there is plenty of room for profit. We have already sold 100,000 units this year and project 250,000 in the upcoming year. We are also developing additional products to grow our business and are looking for investors to aid in production and development...
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...chart of new patients and existing patients‘ histories. We are eager each and every day to greet, listen, educate and help deliver the doctors recommendations to you. One of the most fascinating parts of this career for me is interactions with our pet owners, hearing their stories, helping make their pet’s life better and also bonding with their pets. We hear story after story of our itchy, scratchy friends and all we want to do is be there to help you out. We bond with not only your pets but with you. I personally enjoy educating our pet owners and taking the time to help them through very frustrating times. Did you know there is a veterinary technician stationed everyday just to take your questions, get your refills or call them into a pharmacy even if your local office is closed. The Gilbert Arizona office is where your calls are forwarded if your local office is closed so that a technician can help you 6 days a week. We also have to be the one that runs into the exam room to get vitals which include that dreaded thermometer. We set catheters, draw blood and urine samples, perform injections, clean our fuzzy friends ears no matter how bad they get, and many other job tasks on a daily basis. We monitor your pet under anesthesia, making sure that every vital sign is watched carefully and maintained properly. We have become typing machines for your discharges while translating horrible doctor handwriting. We take all of the bites, scratches, head butts and whatever...
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...Loyalty is a noble quality that is found not only in human beings, but also in pet animals, such as dogs, horses or elephants. The word 'loyalty' means 'fidelity to law' which is generally applicable in the case of the Sovereign of the State. But in its broader sense, it means one's steadfastness in allegiance to a person or cause, or to one's country or sovereign. Loyalty involves obedience, sacrifice and compassion of the heart. Loyalty is a very broad term which may be applicable in case of one's family, locality or the country. A loyal person is ready to sacrifice even his own life for the sake of his master, friend, relative or the country. A loyal person bears a moral character, honest outlook, and disciplined manners. A truly loyal man cannot be bribed or tempted to deviate from his own path. He is like a stone pillar which is firm and strong to stand any force that may try to penetrate through it. He is absolutely dependable in all circumstances of life. In this world, there are only a few instances of loyal personalities, who are well-known. In those days, some of the kings and emperors were lucky to have certain loyal commanders who fought for their kingdom and saved their masters again and again from the hands of the enemies, even at the cost of their own lives. Loyalty is common among the courageous soldiers and servants. There are also instances of pet animals, such as dogs, horses or elephants, who, out of loyalty, gave their lives for the interest...
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...Dogs are much better friends to the average person than cats could ever be. Cats and dogs both make a good pets depending on the individuals life style. The dog is a lot more social with their owner than a cat is with their owner. Dogs love to please their owner in all kinds of ways, and cats just wants to be pleased by their owner. Dogs can be train much faster and easier than a cat could be trained. Many people have a pet at home. The typical house pet is ether a cat or a dog, and some times people have both cats and dogs. I believe that a cat is a better choose if a person lives in an apartment because cats get patty train much faster, as wall as they don’t need that much space. I also believe that the dogs are more suited for a person that has a house because most dogs need to get out and exercise and play. If a person is looking for there first pet they need to consider their living situation, before choosing between a cat and a dog. Dogs are much more social with people than cats are. Dogs either want to be petted or play with you, such as playing fetch or tug-a-war. If dogs aren’t playing with you they are most likely laying close by if not even in your lad, depending on the size of the dog. On the other hand cats are most likely in the other room sleeping because they typical want to be left alone or get upset by load noises, and people that they don’t know. You may only see them two or three times a day, unless you go looking for them. All dogs want to do is to...
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...through training. The training the dogs are put through to become fighting dogs is harsh, and reaches the point of cruelty. Owners put dogs on steroids, by the time the dogs are ready to fight they are very unhealthy and malnourished. This new hobby is animal cruelty, and it is ethically wrong. Ethical issues are abundant in the United States; future generations, along with our present generation, will not understand how society allowed this abuse to occur. Animals were created for the protection and survival of humans; they provide food and a defense against harm towards humans. Over centuries individuals have brought animals into our homes and trained them to live as pets. Today, most owners treat their pets as if they were a human being, or a child of their own. Animals today, for the majority, are seen as pets; it is hard to understand why anyone in this society would harm animals in any way. Animal abuse should be treated as a criminal act; cruelty towards animals should not be tolerated in this century or any future date. The occurrence of these events is largely unfair to these dogs that have no say or control in what purpose their owners use them for. Even though...
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...Best Reasons for Adopting a Pet Having a dog is a wonderful idea, they bring companionship, personality and humor to households across the world. Dogs make good companions because of the friendship, unconditional love, loyalty and protection they give. I have decided to adopt a dog from one of my local rescue centers because there are so many unwanted dogs that deserve a loving home. Companionship is the number one reason I chose to adopt a dog. For instance, when you wake up in the morning they don't care if you have morning breath and no make-up, they will be there to greet you good morning. Also, you know when you come home everyday your dog will always be happy to see you. After a long stressful day they will meet you at the door tail wagging ready to give you hugs and kisses because you're home. It makes all your stress and worries go right out the door. Whether you need someone to cuddle with in bed or company on the couch watching a movie, your dog will always be there for you. The loyalty of dogs is quite amazing and they always want to be by you side. In fact, just walking from room to room in your home you'll be followed. Dogs will never be judgmental, they don't care about the kind of house you live in, the car you drive or what name brand clothes you wear, they will love you for you. You might be feeling emotional, angry, or even talking out loud to yourself about your horrible day, your dog will be there listening and wagging its tail. If you are late feeding...
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...Rough Draft Dogs are better equipped in the household families of today, Basenji’s and Rat Terriers are the two best pets that one can own. Most people have a hard time choosing what they think is the best pet for them. Most people want an animal that has some energy but not too much! They also want a dog that can be gentle with them and their children, but can also be protective and a guard dog when the time calls for it. Some people think that size matters when you want these qualities in a pet, but they really don’t! People of today have just been deceived into thinking that way. Basenjis and Rat Terriers carry these qualities without being too big to be uncomfortable or to small that they can’t do their jobs. Basenjis and Rat Terriers are both protective of their owners and are very loyal to them. Families want to have security with their dogs; they don’t want them to be TOO friendly to just anyone but they don’t want them to be too aggressive either. Both animals are very cautious about strangers and though they might not necessarily bite them they will make sure that they are noticed by the intruders. They will make sure that they are in between the strangers and their owners in case they need their assistance. Basenjis and Rat Terriers are very watchful and if they see or hear anything they automatically alert their owners that something is not right. Even if it is something big like seeing someone outside or something small, like seeing another animal. Both Basenjis...
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...they would not be a danger”(L. 39-40). RSPCA is also critical about the current law and says that only a few people can define an American pit bull. The second text is written by Victoria Stilwell who’s an animal-behaviour expert. She gives an outline on how you should act and deal with dogs. She says that it is important that you take your dog to dog training. She also says that it's very important that you chose your dog very carefully. She claims that it is the owner of the dogs’ responsibility if someone gets hurt and you may never leave kids alone with dogs. She uses the following example: “You would not leave your baby alone with a stranger - so why a dog?”(L.16). She does not believe the whole breed is the problem but only how the pets are raised. She thinks that you should pass a test to have a dog. The third text is by Simon Heffer who’s a british newspaper columnist. He believes that with every dangerous dog there’s a dangerous human too. “For - and please be honest with me - how many of you will have been surprised to learn, in the aftermath of this attack, that the owner of the dog, Kiel Simpson, was a convicted drugs...
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