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How to Help An Aging Cat This article was previously published February 8, 2014, and was updated on September 10, 2023. One day your cat can no longer jump on top of things they once used as their perch, such as the refrigerator or bookshelf. You may also notice your cat’s appetite or weight begins to wane, their sleeping time increases and even their playtime habits change as they slow down. Even though cats tend to age more gracefully than other pets, they still age. According to ‘America’s Veterinarian’ Dr. Marty Becker, author of 22 books and three time New York Times best seller, there are several things you can do to help both you and your cat enjoy their golden years. Medical issues There are many common medical problems in aging cats. They include cancer, renal disease, overactive thyroid, intestinal issues, pancreatitis and diabetes. Less well known problems are […]
Read MoreThe Snail That Got Away – my 1st Entrepreneurial Venture This article was previously published February 27, 2014 and was updated on September 10, 2023 Not many people know this, but my first entrepreneurial business when I was 28 years old was as a snail farmer! I was so excited! I joined the Snail Farmers Association of America. My company was called Texcargo (a play on the word Texas and Escargot) and my mission was to supply fresh, live, happy snails to the best restaurants in town. Possessing few carpenter skills, I nevertheless managed to build a snail corral to contain my little slimy beasties, and went to work gathering the perfect snails for my collection. I worked very hard to create the perfect environment and foods for them to flourish and multiply. And multiply they did. I soon had tiny bb sized snail babies climbing everywhere! I planned their […]
Read MoreHow to Care for a Sick Dog and How Pet Insurance Can Help Most vets will tell you that the most common thing that brings a dog into the clinic is vomiting. It is the most obvious symptom of illness, unlike a low grade fever or lethargy. Dog owners may not readily recognize that their dog is less active or isn’t eating quite right, but will never miss vomiting. You also can miss the sound a dog makes when vomiting. Most dog owners get panicky when they hear this sound, one, because they don’t immediately know what the cause is, and two, they don’t know if they will be able to clean it up completely. Vomiting is one of the most common reasons for going to a clinic or emergency room. The big question is, when do you worry that vomiting is a sign of something very serious, and what […]
Read MoreGuest post courtesy of Madeleine Walker. 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. This article was previously published June 22, 2012, and was updated on August 31, 2023. Top Tips for Communicating with our Animal Friends Working as an animal communicator, horse and rider trauma consultant and empowerment coach, I am often asked how people can get started when they want to learn how to “talk” to animals! Love and respect are the two most important things to remember when communicating with our wonderful animal friends and never underestimate their wisdom! It never ceases to amaze me, just how aware they are about our physical and emotional issues and they love to help us in making sure we are as happy and healthy as possible. So it is […]
Read MoreIntuitive Animal Communication: How can you communicate successfully if you can’t hear animals talking in “words”? Is it possible to communicate successfully with animals if you can’t hear the animal’s voice talking to you in words? via GIPHY If you’ve ever felt stuck, blocked, walled off when you tried to communicate intuitively with animals and you haven’t developed all your senses beyond clairaudience (hearing the animal’s voice in words in your mind)… Or, you got intuitive, telepathic messages from animals that you don’t know how to interpret or translate… Or, your accuracy is a hit or miss kind of thing because you can’t hear their voice in words, then this is for you. The problem isn’t your fault. But it can get complicated because there are a lot of issues to sort out as you learn to use your sensing (intuitive) abilities. This is why I teach that learning animal […]
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