Heart Wisdom Animal Talk Blog
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Guest post. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. Parvovirus is every dog owner’s worst nightmare. Whether you keep one or more dogs as pets or you breed dogs, it is a frightening illness to encounter. While dogs are routinely vaccinated for parvovirus as puppies, the vaccination does not provide 100% immunity (this is why research into evolved, more effective vaccines is ongoing). Therefore, prevention and swift treatment are still the dog caretakers’ best tools in the fight against parvovirus. Preventing parvovirus infection The standard rule of thumb is that the first and most important step you can take to prevent your dogs from getting parvovirus is, of course, to get them vaccinated. Veterinarians recommend puppies get their first vaccination at six to eight weeks and a booster […]
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Getting ready for a new puppy? Dogs, whether a new puppy or a trusted companion, have truly earned the title “man’s best friend,” and with more than 76 million of them living as pets in America, they’re not going anywhere soon. They serve and protect in the military. They act as utility animals for people with disabilities. First and foremost, however, they brighten our lives. Dogs are as much a part of our families as our children or siblings. They share our good times and our bad, all the while standing true and loyal, letting us know they will never leave our side. via GIPHY Prepping the House Prepping the house for the arrival of a new puppy is basically the same as baby proofing your home for an overactive, furry toddler. Things that can be chewed on or gnawed must be put up and out of reach. Food must […]
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Guest post courtesy of Jan Rasmusen. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. What you need to know about vaccines for dogs and cats Vaccination is an important medical decision to be made by you in consultation with your veterinarian. Educate yourself then ask the upcoming questions before you vaccinate. Click the links for more information. To learn why over-vaccination is a problem, read Vaccine Reactions: Underreported and Unrecognized, Not Unimportant. Do not vaccinate pregnant animals. Top veterinary organizations (AVMA, WSAVA, AAFP and AHVMA) and many top veterinary schools divide vaccines into “core” (with which all pets should be vaccinated) and “noncore” (which should be given only when a specific risk exists, if then). Recommended pet vaccinations AAHA recommends puppies get 3 doses of the core vaccines for dogs […]
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This article was previously published June 18, 2014 and was updated on October 6, 2022. Welcome to my first LIVE Google Hangout! Join me as I teach animal communication training and interact with a dedicated group of dog lovers who want to better understand and communicate with their special fur babies. We are dedicating our work today to our love for dogs, but you never know, a kitty or horse or bird might pop in just for fun! This special class will help you learn how to connect and communicate better with your dogs, cats and other animals. Specific questions will be answered including: How to know what your pet’s purpose is How to use animal communication training to help with shelter/rescue/fostered animals How animal talk can help you help your pet when they are ill Tips on communicating with groups of animals And much more. The class was livestreamed […]
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Could the bad pet behavior you’re experiencing be due to a breakdown in communication? If your animal is misbehaving, there is something you’re saying, thinking, or doing that’s causing that to happen, or contributing to the problem. To start, there’s an excellent chance that you don’t communicate with animals as clearly as you think you do. This really shows up the most when you’re trying to change your pet’s behavior through communication. Their behavior either changes, or it doesn’t. Black and white. Yes or no. Before and after results, or lack thereof. via GIPHY I got to thinking today about times when I’ve coached clients and animal talk students who would get so annoyed because when they tried to communicate with their animals about stopping an annoying behavior, nothing changed. In their mind, they’d been very clear about what they wanted their pet to do. Stop jumping on people! Stop […]
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