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The American Animal Hospital Association surveyed 1,238 pet owners about attitudes toward their pets.Their most recent report says: * 45% of pet owners chose their pet when asked,"Who listens to you best?" Only 30% picked a spouse or significant other. * 39% say they have more photos of their pet than their spouse. * 82% of pet owners think about their pet at least once while they are away from home during the day. * 95% say,"I love you" to their pets. * 70% sign their pets' names on greeting cards. * 33% of dog owners talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages for them on answering machines while they are away. * 50% would want to have a dog or a cat-rather than a human-as a companion on a deserted island.
The most common household items to be surgically removed from a pet's gastrointestinal tracts. Commonly Removed Items: 10.Sticks 9.Hair ties & ribbons 8.Bones 7.Corn Cobs 6.Chew Toys 5.Balls 4.Rocks 3.Pantyhose 2.Underwear 1.Socks
Signs of Canine Stress The best way to avoid big trouble in a play group is to watch for subtle signs that a dog is stressed: * Licking the lips * Yawning * Closing the mouth * Stiffening of the body * Flashing the whites of the eyes for more than 15 seconds * Nervous clawing or jumping on the supervisor
Top Ten Reasons Why It Costs More To Get The Dog Groomed Than Your Own Hair Haircut: 10.Your hairdresser doesn't wash and clean your rear end. 9.You don't go eight weeks without washing or brushing your hair. 8.Your hairdresser doesn't have to give you a sanitary rtim. 7.Your hairdresser doesn't have to clean your ears. 6.Your hairdresser doesn't have to remove the boogies from your eyes. 5.You sit still for your hairdresser. 4.Your haircut doesn't include a manicure or pedicure. 3.Your hairdresser only washed and cuts the hair on your head. 2.You don't bite or scratch your hairdresser. 1.The likelihood of you pooping on the hairdresser is pretty slim.
Dogs weighing more than their ideal weight are at greater risk for: *Osteoarthritis *Cardiac disease *Respiratory conditions *Heat or excercise intolerance *Dermatological problems affecting skin,hair,and coat. *Compromised immune function. *Increased surgical and anesthetic risks. *Cruciate/intervertebral disk rupture.
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