After my recent article on canine color vision, I got a ton of enthusiastic questions from members about what their pets see, and how to measure it.
Dogs have dichromatic color perception. Unlike human eyes, which have three different types of color sensitive cone cells in their retina: - red, green and blue, dogs have only two: - yellow and blue.
As the color bar shows, dogs see colors like a person with red-green color blindness. Red, orange, yellow, and green, they see as yellow. Blue, indigo, and violet, they see as blue.
NOTE: For those interested there is an app for your phone called "Dog Vision" that uses your camera to help you see the difference between what you see and what your dog sees.
Today we will look at another important aspect of canine vision – acuity, that is, sharpness of vision. Visual acuity is the spatial resolution of the visual system that the optometrist measures using an eye chart. Simply put, the visual acuity of the healthy human eye is 20/20. A healthy canine eye, however, can see only about 20/80.
So your pet’s visual acuity is only one-quarter as good as yours. What you can see clearly at 80 feet, your dog can see only at 20 feet. Because acuity varies with breed, measured over a group of different breeds, it turns out to be one-half to one-eighth the visual acuity of humans. Even the best sight hounds have only half the visual acuity of humans.
You can get a reasonable idea of how clearly your dog sees from the bar chart below. The middle bar shows average dog vision. You can see that your dog finds it a lot harder than you to distinguish shapes. If you are using visual signals for training, they have to be extremely clear, and large, and close to the dog.
And you have to wear colors they can see too. Never red, yellow or green against the green background of a field, for example. At 20 feet away the dog can distinguish color, movement, and brightness, but its acuity is only about that of the middle grey stripe below.
Next article on canine vision I will cover brightness and movement. Surprisingly, dogs are better at distinguishing 50 shades of grey than we are. They can see movement better too. Then we will put color, acuity, brightness, and movement together to give you the whole picture of your pet’s visual world.
Miller PE, Murphy CJ. Vision in dogs. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 1995; 207:1623-34.
Miller PE, Lights F. Vision in animals - What do dogs and cats see? The 25th Annual Waltham/OSU Symposium. Small Animal Ophthalmology. 2001.
For those of us involved in dog agility this information will help us improve our training methods and understand better why our dog might not be understanding our instructions. This is especially relevant in the game of Gamble when our dog might not be seeing the obstacle that is more than 20 ft away, while we can see it quite clearly. Lesley Colgan.


Fun fact the name “ferret” is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning “little thief”. Which really make me wonder why the hell we decided as humans to make friends with these animals.
Two of my roommates recently decided to add two ferrets to the household. We are now entering week 2 with ferret friends Roxy and Rufus and I just don’t know if ferrets are pets. When I look at my dog he recognizes me and gets excited when I come home. He plays and craves interaction and attention from me. The love is palpable. I feel like the only thing the ferrets want from me is to open the cage so they can escape.
Can an animal really be a “pet” as beloved member of a household if you have to cage it to keep it around? Regardless…they’re really fucking cute and people have made attachment to far less likely animals like tarantulas and snakes. For now I remain skeptical with my shoes firmly attached because for what ever reason they love to bite toes. I’m sure their weaselly little faces will soon worm there way into my heart.
God dammit….also did I mention cute?"


Breed: Dalmatian Terrier
Dolce is about 22 months old, we are not sure what mix she is, your guess is as good as ours. Dolce is currently looking for a foster or forever home who can provide positive reinforcement training and lots of socialization with other dogs.
Dolce was brought home as a puppy by young boys who thought she was cute. Once the cuteness factor wore off, she was left outside in a small yard without proper socialization with people or dogs. She did not get any training, and was lonely. Finally, the mom of the boys decided that it was unfair for this beautiful dog to live with them as they could not provide what she needed.
I met with Dolce and introduced her to my dogs. She was terrified of them and wanted to defend herself. On intital meetings with other dogs, Dolce seemed aggressive and could portray herself as a mean dog. After a good 1 1/2 hour walk with all the other dogs, she started to become a real dog. She wanted to play, she showed no more aggression, she realized that having doggie friends was normal, and was fun.
Seeing her like this pleased me, as I knew then she had a chance to become a wonderful companion for someone. I decided that I would take her on, and find her a forever home that would give her all she deserved after having a rough start to her life.
Dolce still needs to learn not to pull on leash. She is willing to please and would not be hard to train. She is house broken and loves the attention and affection from humans. She is hand-shy and obviously has been hit.
If you feel you could open your heart and home to this sweet girl, please send us an email. Her adoption fee is $250, she is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed.
View this pet on Petfinder.com
Contact: Dhana Metta Rescue Society | Vancouver, BC


Or better yet, put a bandage on a tail wound and get that bandage to stay on.
They ensure quality customer service to patrons who visit or call the shelter. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Becoming an Animal care Manager Animal Care Managers are responsible for caring the animals, overseeing facilities and supervising the animal care workers in an array of settings, such as farms, zoos, kennels, pet stores, animal shelters and other facilities.
Distance learning is another option that is available online. My own pet is being treated for a behavior problem. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. They also identify emerging dental problems and take measures to prevent these issues from developing further.
Some graduates choose to take part in a one-year internship, which provides valuable work experience and sets them up for a well-paying job early in their careers. She has always been passionate about animal care since volunteering at her first hospital at the young age of 12.
This is evidence that the need for veterinary care will continue to rise, making the decision to join the veterinary field a wise career move. If you are working in a structured program to prevent or treat behavioral concerns for the animals in question, those hours may be counted. Which ones count toward my CE for my application.
They ensure that local laws and regulations are upheld while hunting, fishing, boating etc. Because such a high demand for veterinary care exists, facilities are opening at an accelerated pace while others already in existence are expanding.
Does this case count toward my hours. Her favorite adventures have included hiking the cliffs around Siberia's Lake Baikal, trekking above 17, feet in the Tibet Himalayas, and dancing the tango in Buenos Aires. What does a veterinary technician do.
They ensure that local laws and regulations are upheld while hunting, fishing, boating etc. Rachel Lees and Shanna Rayburn. However, you must be able to definitively demonstrate an established professional relationship and a clear cooperative approach to cases while working within the scope of practice for a veterinary technician.
Redmond veterinary hospital care for your pet offered by skilled veterinarians at Brookfield Veterinary Hospital. Veterinary technicians’ duties require a wide overall skillset.
In addition to the hands on work vet techs are required to do, they are also needed to perform clerical duties.
10/15/ NAVTA announces the Launch of Veterinary Team Resources; Team + Trust + Training. 10/13/ NAVTA announces the formation of the Veterinary Team Wellbeing Task Force July, 10/12/ NAVTA and Zoetis, the makers of RIMADYL®.
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians andNurses provides the veterinary technician with a solidfoundation in behavioral medicine. Designed as a dailyresource for interacting with and educating pet owners, the bookfamiliarizes readers with the.
Veterinary technicians are nurses of the veterinary world—they provide the same sort of care for animal patients and assistance to doctors that nurses do for people. Veterinary technicians are also needed to communicate with animal owners. A love for animals is a good start to a career as a veterinary technician.
Veterinary technicians care for animals under a veterinarian's care, which can include caring for wounds, replacing.Veterinary technicians


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Third Time Lucky AKA Lucky
Victoria was given a cat when she was a baby. Her name was "Third Time Lucky" but everyone just called her “Lucky” as a rule. She was pure black; just like Sakura (scroll down to read about Sakura). Victoria had her until she died when she was about 7 years old (she was hit by a tractor). She had several litters of kittens, a couple of the kittens the family kept, and others were given away. Sorry, I don't have access to any photos of Lucky.
R.I.P. Lucky: November 1984 - Some time in 1991
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Samantha AKA “Katie the Kitten”
The name Samantha is an Aramaic name, and it means "listener" apparently. We have no idea why Victoria chose the name though... She must have just liked it or something. Samantha was one of Lucky's kittens. Victoria’s Mam let her keep the kitten, but she didn't keep her for long... Her Grandma asked if she could have her - because she'd fallen in love with her - and Victoria said she could, so she took her. Grandma later renamed her, so she became "Katie the Kitten" instead. She was a tabby cat, but that's really all we remember about her. No useable photo sorry.
Born: Some time in 1990Rehomed: Later in 1990
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Treacle Topping Sparkles Moglyn AKA Topsi
This pretty little cat is called “Treacle Topping Sparkles Moglyn” though she’s more commonly referred to as “Topsi”... Many people don’t even know her full title to this day. Topsi was a tiny little 12 week old kitten when Victoria got her, and was a part of the family for two wonderful years, before leaving this world. Her name was originally only meant to be Topsi, but she ended up with her title after it was mentioned that it looked like someone had spilled treacle topping all over her, because of her sparkling eyes, and because Victoria’s Mam had this thing about calling her “Moglyn” (a slang term for a mixed breed cat, for anyone who doesn't know). We don't recall her name ever being used as more than just "Topsi" though. She was completely a house cat at first, but then people started letting her out, and since she was coming back OK we let her be an outside and inside cat (like all our other cats have been). She was hit by a car when she decided to go wandering too close to the main road we lived near at the time.
R.I.P. Topsi: 3rd May 1999 - 1st June 2001
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Shadow was a very fluffy little cat who looked a little like Megan (scroll down to read about Megan). We had her for a while when we lived with Kelly’s Mom in Canada around the time we got married. She used to love to steal toilet paper and would run off with it if you left the bathroom door open long enough for her to get in there and grab it. She was a house cat only and got out one day and never came home.
Born: 1999Disappeared: 2003
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Tinkerbell AKA Tinkers
Tinkers was another cat we had when we lived in Canada with Kelly’s Mom around the time we got married. She had a black stripe down the back of her head when we got her, but by the time she was full grown that was gone and she was all white. She would only drink from her special yellow cup, never from a bowl, and used to love playing with straws and her special catnip cow. We had to leave her with Kelly’s Mom when we decided to settle in the UK. Unfortunately she later ended up rehoming Tinkers.
Born: 1999Rehomed: 2004
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This is Sakura. Sakura is a Japanese name that means "Cherry Blossom" and Avalon is a Latin name that means "Island" but Sakura was actually named after the young girl in the CardCaptors cartoon that we got our Westie, Kero's name from, since she was named to go with him (see the “dogs” page to read about Kero). She was an Oriental Long Hair crossed with a British Short Haired cat. We had her since she was about four or five weeks old. Normally kittens are older when they leave their parents, but Sakura's mother had died so we had her at a younger age than we normally would have. She was an unusual cat, who seemed to be confused about whether she was a cat, a dog, or a human. She was very intelligent, and can open most doors, cupboards, and drawers. She could also 'beg' and 'come' on command. Although, she would only do those things if she was in the mood to co-operate. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to keep her and had to rehome her when she was about 3 & 1/2 years old.
Born: 29th August 2004Rehomed: April 2008
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This nervous little kitten is called Ayla, which is a Hebrew name that means "Oak Tree." She was named after the heroine in Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children book series. Ayla was about three months old when we got her, but by the time she was six months old, we'd had to find her a new home. Her nervousness wasn't an issue, but she became aggressive whenever a dog was too close to her, which was a big problem in a home with 2 dogs. We tried to get things to calm down, but we weren't having any luck. So, we decided it would be best for everyone involved - animals and humans alike - if she was re homed. The Malaika part of her name was added after we rehomed her, because it is an African name that means "angel" and to us she was an angel who was in our lives for a brief time.
Born: May 2005Rehomed: October 2005
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Megan Zara Rose
This adorable little ball of fluff is called Megan. Megan is a Celtic name that means "soft and gentle" and she definitely was. We wanted to have a title for her though, so we added the Zara (Hebrew for "Princess") and Rose (Latin, and meaning "of the rose blossom") to make her title be "soft and gentle princess of the rose blossom"... Very appropriate for her, since she loved everyone, and everyone loved her. She was a Persian x Maine Coon x British Short Hair cat, who never really grew very much. When we got her she was eight weeks old and only weighed about a lb. and a half, and even once she was fully grown, she only weighed about 3 and a half lbs. Megan could 'sit' 'beg' and 'come' on command. Though, she sometimes forgot how to do the 'sit' part. She would play with pretty much anything that moved (and some things that didn’t), and enjoyed bringing home "presents" for any human she decided she liked (which most people didn't appreciate). Unfortunately we had to rehome her as keeping Sakura was no longer an option, and we wanted her and Sakura to stay together, so, she was rehomed not long before she turned 3.
Born: 1st June 2005Rehomed: April 2008
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Myskanco Dakoda Diero AKA Koda
This little guy is called Myskanco Dakoda Diero, otherwise known as Koda. Koda is an African name that means "Mother's pet" and Dakoda is a combination of that name and Dakota (which is a Native American name that means "Friend"). The Myskanco part is his breeder's prefix. He was a chocolate point Siamese cat, who we’re adding on this page, but who never really made it to our family. Koda had been a sickly kitten, but seemed to be getting stronger, so, we were going to have him from the breeder. Unfortunately, not long before we were due to go and get him, he was discovered collapsed on the floor. By the time they got him to the vet, it was too late. But we wanted to include him here anyway.
R. I. P. Koda: February 2006 - April 2006
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Myskanco Chance Silva Flame AKA Chance
This handsome little fellow is an Oriental Short Hair cat. His full title is Myskanco Chance Silva Flame, and his GCCF (Governing Council of Cat Fanciers, I believe that stands for) registered name is Myskanco Silva Flame, but we call him Chance. Chance got his 'pet name' from the fact we got him by Chance. The Silva part is from his Father, who was called "Hi Ho Silva" and the Flame part is partly from his colouring, and partly from the fact his Mother had "Flame" in her name. He's from the breeder who had Koda, and was offered to us after what happened with Koda. Needless to say, we accepted him. As I mentioned with Koda, Myskanco is the breeder's prefix. Chance loved two things best in this world, one was to be cuddled, the other was to have an unlimited supply of food. He was about eight months old by the time we got him (at the start of May 2006) and not too happy about moving in to a house with a dog in it, but he soon got over that. He still hated strange dogs visiting though. Chance could 'beg' and 'come' on command... When he wanted to, that is. Unfortunately the long and happy life I'd hoped to have with him was cut short by his death when he was just a little over 2 years old.
R. I. P. Chance: 28th August 2005 - 29th December 2007
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This is Cara. Cara is a female, tortoise shell (or Calico) coloured, long-haired cat of unknown breed. The name Cara means “friend” in Irish or “beloved” in Latin. We picked it for the Irish meaning, as well as for the fact we like the name. Shortly after naming Cara we added “Crookeshanks” to her name because she’s very bow-legged like the Crookeshanks in the Harry Potter books and movies, and “crooked legs” is what the name Crookeshanks actually means. She’s also known as “Scrappy Cat” (often shortened to “Scrappy” or “Scraps”) since she’s a feisty little thing. Cara is a very social and playful kitten who loves food, enjoys being petted and cuddled, and thinks the world is her playground; she’ll play with anything and everything. Her legs make her more clumsy than the average cat, and she climbs a lot better than she jumps, but she doesn’t let that stop her from fitting as much fun in to the day as possible; even the numerous times throughout the day that she ends up falling over and tumbling nose over tail don’t dampen her enthusiasm for life. There are only two things Cara doesn’t like: being alone and getting wet. Cara was only a temporary member of our family, since we weren’t in a position to keep her for good, unfortunately.
Born: 16th August 2013.Rehomed: 9th January 2014.
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EAUC Staff Volunteering Day 2013
7th January 2014
Every year EAUC staff spread the joy of Christmas by getting out of the office, getting our hands dirty and mucking in with a day of volunteering. This Christmas we had the pleasure of spending this time looking after our furry, four-legged friends at the Cheltenham Animal Shelter
It is not un-known that animal shelters become inundated with dogs and cats and smaller creatures over the festive season, whether through finding strays and abandoned animals or owners realising that they bit off a little more than they could chew. It came to our attention that Cheltenham Animal Shelter rely on both donations and volunteers throughout the year so the lovely staff there were more than welcoming in accommodating us for the day.
It didn’t take long before we realised the sheer amount of hard work that goes into caring for all of the animals, three-hundred and sixty-five days a year. The morning consisted of hosing down the dog kennels; revamping the catteries and clearing out the rabbit hutches (with the odd little cuddle in here and there.) The afternoon was even more energetic when we were each taken for a brisk walk by one of the many friendly dogs available to rehome from the shelter. The whole experience was rounded off with a session of cat cuddling before we had to, reluctantly, wave goodbye to our furry friends and head back to the office.
However, our day did not end there! Upon returning to the office full of festive cheer, we hand crafted and wrote a multitude of cards to be sent to the Amnesty International Write for Rights campaign and the charity helping you to ‘Post a Smile on a Sick Child’s Face’, Post Pals.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and we look forward to spending more time volunteering as a team in the future!


Vet Organics™ Shampoos
Vet Organics shampoos are designed for frequent, even daily use for dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age. They are tough enough to be used as an organic alternative to conventional medicated shampoos, but gentle enough to be used as grooming shampoos to maintain healthy skin.
All of the shampoos in the Vet Organics line use a base which is an organic oil combination of coconut, olive, and jojoba, chosen to provide a safe, chemical-free vehicle to deliver specific healing oils and because they gently moisturize the pet’s skin and hair. All shampoos are recommended for dogs & cats over 8 weeks of age.
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The Mint Shampoo contains BOTH organic peppermint AND organic spearmint, something unique to mint shampoos (others contain just peppermint.) Both oils were chosen for their healing properties (pain relief, calming, anti-inflammatory/cooling, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic) and to produce a fresh, pleasing fragrance. It is a great general purpose shampoo for all pets over 8 weeks of age, specifically for owners who prefer a mint fragrance rather than a citrus fragrance. It is also the only shampoo in the Vet Organics TM line that does not contain tea tree oil (for those owners who prefer not to use tea tree oil shampoos on their pets.) 16 oz. bottle.
The All-in-One Shampoo contains citrus oils (repels insects, anti-parasitic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, pain relief) and tea tree (antibacterial, anti-fungal) oils. Like the mint shampoo, it is a great general purpose shampoo for dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age, specifically for owners who prefer a citrus fragrance. 16 oz. bottle.
The Flea and Tick Shampoo contains lemongrass (repels insects, anti-parasitic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, pain relief) and neem (repels insects, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal) oils. It is an organic alternative to chemical flea and tick shampoos for dogs & cats over 8 weeks of age. 16 oz. bottle.
The Itch Relief Shampoo contains aloe vera (wound healing, anti-itching, antibacterial, cooling to the skin, immune system stimulation) and lavender (antibacterial, pain relief, calming effect, insect repelling, relief from itching, antibacterial) oils. It is the shampoo of choice for pets with allergies or other skin conditions (pyoderma, Malasseziasis, ringworm, various forms of mange, etc.) 16 oz. bottle.
Vet Organics shampoos were developed after extensive research. The shampoos have been clinically proven to work in most pets when used as directed. Vet Organics shampoos can be used with conventional medications (such as orally or parenterally administered antimicrobials for skin infections and corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis,) or other natural therapies (herbs and nutraceuticals) as needed to allowing healing of diseased and damaged skin. Since no product can be expected to be effective in 100% of patients, rarely another shampoo will need to be prescribed in the event that a Vet Organics shampoo is not efficacious. For pets with severe dermatological conditions, it may be prudent to use a medicated shampoo initially to put the disease into remission and use a Vet Organics shampoo for maintenance therapy.
Vet Organics shampoos can also be used for normal grooming and maintenance purposes.
While some of the shampoos have been developed for specific purposes (the Herbal Flea & Tick Shampoo is formulated to control fleas and ticks; the Herbal Itch Relief Shampoo is formulated to control itching and infection in pets,) they can be used interchangeably. For example, the Herbal Mint Shampoo can be used for the treatment of fleas and ticks, skin infections, or atopic dermatitis for owners who prefer the mint fragrance. For pets with chronic dermatitis, regular, even daily use is indicated to keep the dermatitis under control.
All of the Vet Organics shampoos are safe when used as directed. In the event of skin sensitivity (which may be manifested by redness or itching,) the shampoo should be rinsed off of the pet and another product chosen.
Pets with known susceptibility to any of the ingredients in Vet Organics shampoos should not be bathed with Vet Organics shampoos.
To date, there have been no reports of side effects when pets are bathed as directed with Vet Organics shampoos.
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Compass Rose is a small cattery, owned by Roeann Fulkerson, Jim Robichaud and Ruth Cooper located in both Florida and Washington, DC. Our breeding program is devoted to the Oriental Shorthair breed. We work with the colors Cinnamon and White, solids are our preference, but we have beautiful tabbies as well. Established in 2001 as the combined efforts of Fathoms and Moonsrakers catteries and since then we have produced some top examples of the Oriental Shorthair breed, achieving numerous Grand Champions, Grand Premiers, Distinguished Merit (Top Producers) as well as Regional and National winners. Our goal is to produce Oriental Shorthair cats that are healthy, well adjusted, and come as close as possible to meeting the CFA written standard for the Oriental breed. Visit the pages within our site to see examples of catkids from our breeding program ... Be sure to visit the page History of the Oriental Breed. It is very interesting and informative.
Updated January 2014
Within 16 weeks, our kittens are mature enough for placement with a family ready to give them the love and affection they are already adapted to and expect.
We have young adults, retired show catkids and some have not yet been reserved.GC NW GP Compass Rose Ivory Sky "Avery"
Contact us for information.
Email at CompassRose@cfl.rr.com
You can see many photos of our Compass Rose catkids by visiting Flickr .
View more pictures or our catkids at Flickr
All kittens have currently been reserved for our current litters. We are expecting
another litter this week and will accept reservations soon.
View the videos of our six and seven week old kittens taken 3-28-12
Visit Kittens and Youngsters Available page
Many veterinarians are using Convenia as an easy way to administer long term antibiotics to cats. The Compass Rose Orientals have suffered grave side effects from the use of Convenia. Other breeds of cats have suffered too. DO NOT allow your veterinarian to use Convenia. If you have specific questions, please email me.
Compass Rose Orientals Shorthairs and Siamese, CFA reg.
Look closely, you will see Selena, our 14 wk old blue eyed white kitten at the top of the silk tree.


Cats love outdoors. But outdoor cats face multiple risks than indoor ones. They are often exposed to infectious diseases, of which most are fatal. They are also at the risk of vehicles. Other threats include poisoning, pet theft, and inhumane treatment by people.This problem can be solved by keeping cats indoors. It’s not only better for our cats but also for wildlife. It also increases the lifespan of the cat.
While keeping your cat indoors, observing their behaviors is crucial. Some behaviors are assumed to be as a result of Cats Down Syndrome. But how common is down syndrome in cats? Well,this is still a mystery and brings about lots of confusion. The confusion arises from the fact that cat may behave oddly on their instincts or due to other issues ailments. Besides, few people are so sure of the cat’s normal behaviour.
Below are some tips on how you can keep your indoor cat happy:
Every indoor cat needs to stay active as well as exercise. Therefore, you need to get some toys for your indoor cat. That you get your cat moving through interactive play, also, it encourages the cat to leap, pounce, and to run around the house. This helps your cat to become an indoor athlete.
Generally, the simplest toys are the best. For example, you can get your indoor cat catnip toys. Also, they love playing with ribbons, feathers, or fabric strips dangled on short poles. This keeps your cat engaged, thus making her happy.
Enrich the Indoor Environment
You can transform a part of your living house into a genuine cat paradise. This gives you cat more activities to do, thus keeping her happier indoors.If you have limited space, you can expand it upwards with climbing trees or cat condos.
Also, build a taller model with many perches. This provides the most vertical space that appeals to the cat’s typical interest in heights.Cats love to sunbath and enjoy looking outside. So, it is vital to install perches to provide your cat with plenty of windows opportunities. Moreover, you can place the bird feeders near the windows to attract a variety of birds. This engages the interest of the indoor cat.
Spend Time with Them
The best you can do for your feline friend is to spend time with them. Grooming or playing with your cat is good because your cat adores you and likes spending time with a close friend.The effective way of maintaining your cat indoors is to give them attention. It also essential to add some intriguing items indoors to provide a happy environment for them.


What is Emergency Essence?
Emergency Essence can also be used to relax the animal prior to a particularly distressing event e.g. travel, fireworks, vet or farrier visits, horse shows, re-homing or loss of owner or animal friend. This fast-acting remedy can help to calm and provide relief for the animal.
Dosage of Emergency Essence
Directions for use:
This Bach Flower Remedy blend is designed for use with all types of animals. Fitting easily into daily routine, it is easy to administer - just add to food or drinking water.
Small animals: (e.g. birds, hamsters etc.) 4 drops in food/water 3 times daily until bottle is finished.
Medium animals: (e.g. cats, dogs, rabbits) 7 drops in food/water 3 times daily until bottle is finished.
Large animals: (e.g. horses) 12 drops in food/water 3 times daily until bottle is finished.
If animal is pregnant or lactating please seek professional advice before using this product.
These animal essences are not a substitute for correct veterinary care.
Tinctures of the flowers of Bluebells, Star of Bethlehem, Aspen, Cherry Plum, Clematis, Elm, Impatiens, Mimulus, Oak, Olive, Orange Hawkweed, Rock Rose, Walnut, Water Violet. Alcohol content: approx 27% (v/v).
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it's helping my moggy to calm down after fights with another cat!
Not used this yet bought for emergency use only but trust the advice I was given.
Helps puppy before going on journeys


Normal Dog Serum - 10 mL
Normal Dog Serum is an acidic serum that is commonly used in veterinary applications. It contains cefotiam, a glycopeptide antibiotic that has been shown to have neutralizing effects on certain chemokines. This serum can be used in various laboratory procedures, including hybridization assays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Normal Dog Serum is collected from healthy dogs and processed to remove any potential contaminants or impurities. It is commonly used as a control or reference sample in research studies involving canine models. This serum is available in different formats, including frozen or lyophilized, to meet the specific needs of researchers.


An outbreak of canine influenza that has been described as nearing "pandemic" status in sections of southern and central Pennsylvania may have started to appear in Chester Counties and Montgomery Counties, an area veterinarian said Thursday.
Doctor Jennifer Fry of Banfield Pet Hospital in Pottstown said she treated a suspected case of the disease about two weeks ago.
"We are definitely seeing cases of it," Fry said. "I had a six-week old puppy that just lay on the exam table, which is not normal. It's similar to our flu. You just don't feel well at all."
The canine influenza virus, which is also known among epidemiologists as H3N8, had been observed in horses for decades but in 2005 was identified as having jumped to dogs, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
WPMT in York and WGAL in Lancaster reported last week that the veterinarians in the Susquehanna Valley region have seen a recent spike in the number of canine influenza cases coming into their offices.
The highly contagious disease, which manifests in dogs as a cough, runny nose, and fever, is "mild" in about 80 percent of dogs that are infected, according to the CDC. WGAL, citing unspecified officials, reported that about six percent of infected dogs die from the disease.
Socially active dogs at higher risk
The disease can spread between dogs via aerosol transmission such as sneezes and through contact with infected surfaces.
Fry said the dogs most at risk are those that frequently socialize with other dogs or regularly visit facilities that care for dogs, such as boarding kennels or pet grooming salons.
"It's airborne, and can also be transmitted through objects that are not properly sanitized," Fry said. "If you're going to be going to playgroups or dog parks, it's a wise idea to get the vaccinations."
The disease can easily be mistaken for "kennel cough," a much less serious upper respiratory condition that can affect groups of dogs kept in close quarters.
The disease is not believed to be communicable to humans, but there is always a danger that the virus could mutate into a strain that can infect people, according to the CDC.
"Influenza viruses are constantly changing and it is possible for a virus to change so that it could infect humans and spread easily between humans. Such a virus could represent a pandemic influenza threat," the CDC said in a canine influenza fact sheet on its website.
Cats potentially at risk
Fry discounted the likelihood of transmission to humans but said cats living in the same household as an infected dog could conceivably be at risk. There is no canine influenza vaccine available for cats.
Not all infected dogs would show symptoms of canine influenza. Fry said about 20 percent of infected dogs could show no symptoms but instead be carriers of the virus, capable of infecting other dogs.
Confirming infection is difficult because there's no rapid test for the virus, Fry said. Blood tests and other lab work could be required to be certain that a dog's illness is due to canine influenza.
Some boarding kennels and pet day care facilities are now requiring immunization against the virus, Fry said.
A canine influenza vaccination for a dog requires two injections, two to four weeks apart, with annual boosters thereafter. The vaccine costs between $25 and $45 in the Philadelphia region. Fry said that dogs not previously seen by a veterinarian would need to undergo a physical exam before the vaccine could be administered. As with human flu, very young dogs and elderly dogs are most at risk from the disease.
"Vaccines are for healthy pets," Fry said. "A sick pet would not be vaccinated," but would instead receive a course of treatment.


Pets are a part of your family and no doubt you love them a lot. They love to play outdoors and come back crawl everywhere in your home. Also, do you know what they bring into your home and leaves on your rugs and carpets? Other than dirt, they are many other things that the pets drop on your carpets and make them filthy. Also, the contaminants may damage your carpet and spread allergens to you and your family. So know what pets bring in your home which damages your carpet. Also, you can go for the best home carpet cleaners to get rid of it.
What Pets Brings And Leave On Your Carpet?
- Dander: Many humans are allergic to pet dander. The pest leaves the dander on the carpet. Also vacuuming will not thoroughly remove the pet dander from your carpet.
- Saliva: The saliva of pets has more than 20 species of bacteria in it which can be harmful. You will find your pets dropping their saliva on your carpets and rugs. Thus, your carpet will become home to bacteria.
- Pet Waste: Pet waste includes pet urine, feces, and poop. There are 23 million fecal coliform bacteria present in the pet waste. The pet that is small and does not have proper training might spread the waste on your carpet.
- Dirt: When the pets go out for a walk they bring a lot of dirt and soil on their body and feet. Besides, after coming home they start playing or crawling on your carpet which will make it dirty. Besides, by hiring professional carpet cleaning services you can remove the dirt and loose soil from your carpet.
- Fleas And Ticks: The fleas and ticks are also known to enter your carpet with the help of your pets. Mostly these creatures are found on the body of your pets.
How Does It Effect You And Your Family?
When you don’t consider using home carpet cleaner and leave the carpet untreated, then the bacteria and allergens in your carpet can spread some health problems like:
- Stomach illness
- Skin infections
- Inflamed Asthama
- Allergens and many more.
Hire Professional Carpet Cleaning Services And Make Your Carpet healthy Again. No matter how much you take care of your carpet when you have pets at home, it will get dirty. Also, there are various bacteria residing on your carpet that might not go by applying home carpet cleaners. So consider hiring an expert and professional carpet cleaning company for the best help. They will deep clean the carpet using the steam cleaning method. Moreover, carpet cleaning will eliminate all the bacteria, pet hairs, dander, saliva, and other things that pets drop on your carpet. The professionals also use pet-friendly and chemical-free solutions to clean the carpet. Besides, they also sanitize the carpet using the safest products available. Also, they remove bad odours from the carpet which are caused by the pet dander and saliva of your pets
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When I first brought Tyson home from the shelter in May 2015, he was completely emaciated. Not because they didn’t take care of him, but because he was sad, heart broken, and simply had lost interest in food. He was an 8 1/2 year old, American Pit Bull Terrier, who had been given up by his family because they had moved, and could not take him with them.
Boxers have always been my favorite breed, so adopting a pit bull, even though I had grown up around them, was the furthest thing from my mind. I kept stalking the NJ Boxer Rescue website, hoping and waiting for a boxer to become available. One that got along well with other dogs because my sister’s Bugg (1/2 pug 1/2 boston terrier) named Diesel, would often stay with me for long periods of time, having lived with both of us, when we lived home with our parents.
This little guy is Diesel and he has more nicknames than any other dog known to man, and he answers to ALL of them.. Mr. Magoo, Wibbles, Dz Bear, Bear, Mini Snuggs, and “Punky” do little.. (to name a few)
I stumbled upon Tyson who was posted to the NJ Boxer Rescue website as a crosspost. He was listed as Ty, a 6 1/2 year old boxer mix. I couldn’t resist him.. his eyes looked so sad, but yet, you could see he was trying so hard to put on a brave front for his pic. I began reading his story.. basically Ty was short for Tyson (the girl who ran the shelter was not a fan of his name), he was having a difficult time at the shelter, as older dogs often do and he was said to get along with small dogs.. or so, they thought.
Tyson’s age was a concern to me, since I had lost my boxer at 9 1/2. I called my brother in law, whose mom has a history of rescuing seniors, and I’ll never forget what he said to me.. “how ever long that dog has left, his time is better spent with you than in that shelter.” In that moment, I realized it wasn’t about me or the sudden loss I might feel in a few short years to come. It was about doing the right thing for Tyson. If I was about to be his mom, I needed to be the one to endure the pain of losing him versus him having to endure the pain of spending the later portion of his life in a shelter.
I stalked his furry tush all over social media and realized his situation was a little more urgent than I had originally thought. Tyson spent the first four weeks in the shelter, being both tolerant and obedient, but when he realized his family was not coming back, he decided to take matters into his own hands.. he attempted to escape every night by initially gnawing on the chain link fence in his indoor/outdoor kennel which resulted in a broken tooth. Animal Control staff was concerned that he was hurting himself because they were routinely walking into a blood bath each morning. From there, he attempted to climb the 12 foot fence in the outdoor pen, and almost made it over, but not before wedging his head between the fence and cinderblock wall, which caused a huge gash next to his eye. In addition to not getting along with any of the other dogs, he had become too much for staff members to handle. During this time people considered adopting him, but he never seemed to be a good fit for them or vice versa. One couple in particular adopted him and after the first night, brought him back, claiming he would not gel well with their other dog. Animal control began to consider the idea of putting Tyson down and as a last resort, they placed him on anxiety medication, and moved him into isolation which prevented him from hurting himself further or escaping.
After a long conversation with the woman who runs the shelter, I went to visit Ty. I knew the second I saw him, that I needed to take him. He was distraught, 10 pounds underweight, and in addition to all of the cuts and scrapes he incurred while trying to escape, he had a really bad case of kennel tail (the tip of the tail splits open from wagging in closed quarters). I really hadn’t thought my decision through, I just knew that I had the means to provide a good life for him, and couldn’t walk away. Thankfully, I had the full support of my family because I wasn’t fully convinced Tyson & Diesel would ever get along after our little meet greet seemed questionable.
I met Tyson on a Friday, and I brought him home on a Sunday. He was as weary of me as I was of him. I spent the next few weeks trying to get his kennel tail (aka happy tail) under control, so it didn’t look like a crime scene every time someone came to visit. I got to know him while taking him for long walks around town.. I learned that he does not like bikes, skateboards, motorcycles, or loud trucks, but instead of cowering, he wants to confront what he doesn’t like or understand, head on. His strength is like nothing I’ve ever experienced.
I live in an urban area, just 15 minutes outside of manhattan where pit bulls are the most popular breed. I began to suspect that Tyson was not a boxer mix when people would yell from across the street or pull their cars over to say, “hey lady, that’s a nice looking pit,” and of course, I innocently responded, “oh no, he’s a boxer mix.” You should’ve seen their faces. One guy in particular who trained pit bulls, was kind enough to tell me that “I got lied too.”
I wanted to know as much as I could about Tyson. With each passing day he began to feel more and more like my dog, and I hated not having any history on him. I knew he was well trained, well cared for, and loved, but that’s all I knew. I called every vet in the area (of course, I was asking if they had a 1/2 pit bull 1/2 boxer, named Tyson who was 6 1/2 years old), googled him, grilled the shelter staff, but came up with nothing.. Until one day a friend reached out to tell me that one of her Facebook friends saw a pic of Tyson that she had liked, and he texted her to say, your friend has my dog..
I found out that Tyson had attended obedient school in PA and I was able to get ahold of the trainer who remembered him. She gave me the 8 commands that Tyson was well trained on, and he listens to all 8 religiously. He was 8 1/2 (my guess is that they wanted to increase his chances of being adopted) and he was in fact, an American Pit Bull Terrier who was adopted from a shelter in Patterson, NJ at approximately 3 months old after having initially come from a breeder.
He loves people and children, and NOT other dogs. He’s not aggressive toward them, but he’s dominate, and when they don’t cooperate, Tyson takes matters into his own hands. He and Diesel manage to share space, but cannot interact on their own.
In my efforts to put weight on Tyson, I tried various combinations of food, but nothing ever seemed to stick for more than a few weeks. I constantly tried to come up with delicious ways to top off his dog food, but most of the time, this resulted in him eating the topping only, and last October, he finally decided he was done with dog food which I suspect had something to do with someone feeding him prosciutto at my annual Halloween party. I can’t say I blame him, so I decided to switch him to a real food diet. After all, I felt guilty giving myself real quality food, and giving Tyson dog food even though the dog food he was “occasionally” eating was grain free, etc. I spoke to his vet who ironically, was always his vet.. who knew??!! I called every vet in the area accept my own.. And we came up with the amounts Tyson should have because dog food is measured in kilocalories not calories, and he began his own real food diet.
Tyson eats twice a day, it’s usually a combination of wild caught sockeye salmon or chicken with either brussels sprout or broccoli, sweet potato, and a little chicken stock. Because garlic and onions are toxic to dogs even in low dosages, they can cause liver failure over time, I make Tyson’s chicken stock using this recipe in my instant pot. This way he gets all the benefits without anything that is toxic to his system. While the benefits of the vitamins and minerals from the chicken bones are extensive, the apple cider vinegar helps with a wide range of things including your pet’s digestive system, and the parsley helps to freshen their breath.
I get a lot of questions on Tyson’s name, particularly the addition of La Salle. I didn’t want to change Tyson’s name because I felt he had already had enough change in his life. He knew his name and he was proud of it especially when I told him, he was a good dog. I always thought about naming a dog, La Salle, after the navy ship my father served on. She was an amazing ship with a long history of being out at sea because they were able to convert her over time. When the day came to retire (sink) her, it took them 12 hours of repeated bombing before she went down. She was a fighter, a true survivor, and out of that, Tyson La Salle was born.
He loves to chase my medicine ball and steal my 10 pound weights, making at home workouts, even more challenging!
Pet Friendly Instant Pot Chicken Stock
makes 4 quarts
- bones from 2 chickens (I use leftover rotisserie chickens)
- 6 carrots (tops removed)
- 1 large sweet potato, quartered
- 7 stalks of celery with leaves
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- a handful of fresh parsley
- Place all of the ingredients in an 8 quart instant pot
- After pressurizing, cook for 2 hours
- Strain the stock and place in storage containers.
*You can also freeze the stock. I keep mine in the fridge since we go through it rather quickly. I usually give Tyson a 1/2 cup with each meal.


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Is my dog at risk?
Any dog coming in contact with contaminated water or soil is at risk, even pets that don’t leave their own yard. Common garden attractions such as bird baths and ornamental ponds attract a wide variety of wildlife and can be a source of infection. Leptospirosis is contracted when the bacteria enters the body through a cut or mucous membranes (eyes, nose or mouth). Infection can occur if your pet simply drinks or wades through infected water. Licking their paws after walking on contaminated soil can also be a means of infection.
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All Content Copyright © 2006-2020 by Anton Hout, Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com. Facebook Page Age: 6 Months Old. It's also possible that if he was having diarrhea and was sick with giardia as a tiny puppy, that can stunt their growth. Expecting an Australian Shepherd to spend his days in the backyard and his evenings keeping you company while you watch your favorite TV shows is a sure way to create a barking, bored, destructive dog instead of the calm, well-b… Aussie Breeders Directory She is in a crate and does well in it until night time. We seem to be getting a handle on this, but she'll still do it especially with the kids (age 11 and 17). Thanks Gayle. 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Image of australian, pedigreed, breed - 14762788 Aussie Breeders Directory I am with her all day and she gets plenty of exercise, and daily runs at the park with other dogs, acts fine, even amazingly wonderfully, but when my family comes home at the end of the day it became complete chaos--way into the evenings. They don't take well to positive reinforcement while their mouths are in your skin! I never had to pull on the leash or reprimand her, she just seemed calmer when near me--in fact she behaved so well that people who stopped by the house were in awe and I was very proud of her. Dog Training Videos It's easy to do. Aussies live about 10 to 12 years. I think it's just been a while since we had a puppy so he forgets this part of the process.We've made great progress on several things by incorporating training learned on this site and she gets at least 2 30 minute intense exercise sessions a day, one in the yard with balls and frisbees and one 3 mile walk or hike.I try to take Folly as many places as possible, but her behavior is making it difficult to handle her when out and about now that she's larger and stronger. How much exercise does an Australian Shepherd need. "Zoe is a Toy Australian Shepherd. Find Australian Shepherds for Sale in Colorado Springs on Oodle Classifieds. She is extremely mouthy at times. I have to forcily pull her off my pant legs at times and it is a battle! Growth graph of Australian Shepherd Dog male: (Hendersonville, NC, USA). Your 1 year 6 months old Australian Shepherd is 20.15 years old in human years and is considered as a Teen dog. She won't let them on the couch or on a certain chair, dog bed, etc. By 6 months, they should be getting close to their full grown height. Yelling will not help. Tell Us About Your Aussie Obviously, the Aussie could hurt her now that she's getting so big.The other issue is the jumping and biting at our clothing. ... We also give a health guarantee up to 6 months of age. Dog breeders and dog breeds directory. I did it with a 60 lb GSD puppy. On a meadow, 6 months. Not only do you not have a mini, you don't even have a toy. The food is Resource Guarding and the other behaviors as well. An Australian Shepherd will be their adult size by the time they’re approximately 10 to 15 months … Start with that first. We work on obedience and rally and practice footwork. Join millions of people using Oodle to find puppies for adoption, dog and puppy listings, and other pets adoption. Aussie Special Feature Both of these require quick movement, but you CAN DO IT. Language. 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|Sasha at 8 weeks.|
A little background first on the new work, the first in a series.
Sasha, my Maine Coon kitten came into my life shortly after my husband died. I was in quite a state. Both of our dogs had to be re-homed as I could no longer walk them. This kitten had a big job ahead of her. I was happy to just play with her and watch her. She offered a great deal more, though. I found such comfort and love from her and became so aware of a bond between us.
Now, Sasha at 18 months, is far from tiny! She is big and beautiful. She's mischievous, playful and clownish sometimes. Just what I need. Always at my side. A kind of furry leprechaun. Turn around and she's there and so is her love.
I have learned so much about cats, that I was hugely inspired to write about them. There was no way I could ignore the need to do this!
This fantasy I'm working on is about kittens and cats and other animals too but it's Sasha that is featured. She's the chief protagonist, a funny gutsy, clever girl--exactly what she's like!
The story is about other things too. Some of it's funny and some of it's poignant, like life, really!
I'll be giving periodic updates, I promise. Meanwhile, here's a short excerpt:
Sasha was a pensive and thoughtful cat, she pondered deeply about things, like her past. If she thought about it, and she did occasionally, she recalled a ship.
She was newborn when she was carried away from her dead mother and siblings. Where there had been comfort and food, there was now something awful and deadly and cold.
Kindness saved her. Even before her eyes opened, she knew this. When she was able to open her eyes, she saw her first human face. It belonged to the steward of a cargo ship, the man who had found the squealing, newborn kitten among her family. He had cried because he was an emotional man.


Most pet owners consider their pet as family, and won’t even consider an apartment that would require them to give their beloved animal up. When you think about how many potential tenants are looking for a rental property that will accept pets, it may be worth your while to welcome furry, four-legged creatures. On the other hand, you may be concerned about pet damage to your rental property.
As with any decision in the rental business, there are pros and cons to your choices. We’ve outlined these below, along with information on how to screen a tenant with pets and some tips for allowing pets in rental properties.
Take a look at our guide on whether or not you should allow pets in your rental property and use the information to determine which stance towards pets is the best for your rental business.
Pros to allowing pets in rental properties
There are several positives to establishing a pet-friendly property:
1. Higher rent
Market value determines the amount you can set your rent. By allowing pets in rentals (large dogs in particular) especially when very few properties in your neighborhood are pet-friendly, you may be able to command a higher rent. At the very least, it could give you a leg up on the competition if a decision comes down to your property and a similar one which doesn’t allow pets.
The more a tenant considers an abode their home, the more likely they are to renew a lease. Certainly, settling in with a pet can make a rental feel like a permanent residence. Additionally, The Balance points out that it can be harder for pet owners to find alternate dwellings that will take both them and their pet.
3. Larger pool of applicants
Pet ownership in the United States is at an all-time high. According to the 2017-2018 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 68% of U.S. households own a pet. If your rental property is marketed towards a younger market, there’s an even higher likelihood that a pet is part of the package. Zillow reports that over 76% of millennial renters own pets. Allowing pets attracts more tenants to your property and gives you more tenants to choose from, so you can find the best fit.
4.Responsible pet owners are more likely to be responsible tenants
Rentalutions points out that taking care of a pet requires a lot of time and attention, and there’s a likelihood that behavior will translate into renters treating your property with the same amount of respect and energy.
Cons to allowing pets on your property
Allowing pets on your property can pose risks, although some of these can be reduced. Here are a few concerns that may arise:
1. Pet Damage
There are certain behaviors that landlords associate with pets and property damage, including urinating on carpets, chewing wood, leaving “calling cards” in public spaces and destroying landscaping.
Excessive barking can be disruptive to neighbors, and it can be hard to keep noise levels at manageable levels when there are multiple dogs, cats, and birds on the property.
If litter boxes aren’t cleaned or pet accidents occur in the hallway, offensive odors can build up in common areas. Animals that aren’t properly groomed or bathed can cause other odors inside the unit.
4. Injuries to Other Tenants
There is a physical injuries to neighbors and yourself.You may want to consider requiring pet owners to hold adequate renters insurance. NerdWallet states that renters insurance may potentially provide coverage against dog bites on the property.
How to screen tenants with pets
Whether or not you want to approve the owner should be your first consideration, and their pet second. A thorough online tenant screening is your first step to determining if a tenant is a good fit for your property, and may help you answer questions about their responsibility as a pet owner. Along with checking a prospective tenant’s credit, criminal, and eviction history, checking references is always a good idea. A reference check can also help you determine whether there has been trouble with their pets in the past.
The Massachusetts Animal Coalition recommends meeting the pet along with the tenant in order to assess whether the applicant is a responsible pet owner. Rather than simply limiting certain pets based on weight or breed, they suggest basing your decision on a case-by-case basis.
You’ll want to see for yourself if the animal is well-groomed and well-behaved. In the case of a dog, you’ll be able to note if they are calm and responsive to the owner’s commands.
Some questions you may want to ask:
- Is the pet left alone for long periods of time?
- What type of regular exercise does your pet get?
- Are they spayed or neutered?
- Who looks after the pet when you are away?
- Has your dog had any obedience training?
- Is your pet properly licensed?
- How do you control fleas?
While there are generally no right or wrong answers to this line of questioning, it can tell you if the owner is responsible and reasonable when it comes to their pet.
Rental Pet Policy Tips
If you’re concerned about damage to your property, it would be wise to include a pet policy and address pets in the lease. You should provide all tenants, including those without animals, with a copy of your pet policy. A tenant may decide to get a pet later, and it’s important they are clear on your expectations and provisions up front.
Nolo advises you to only allow pets you approve beforehand, and to make it clear that you reserve the right to ask the tenant to remove the pet if they don’t comply with your policies. You may want to change the policy later on, so it’s a good idea to state clearly that you have the right to amend the rules by giving tenants reasonable notice.
Another option to mitigate risk is to charge pet fees that will cover potential damages or pay for professional carpet and air duct cleaning so that you don’t lose future tenants (some of which may have allergies). Bankrate points out that tenants are more motivated to prevent pet-related damage if the fee is refundable. You’ll also want to check your state and local housing laws to see whether you can add an additional pet deposit and how much you are allowed to collect.
How to avoid potential pet damages
According to the San Francisco SPCA, there are a few guidelines to consider when setting up your pet policies. The first, which we’ve already mentioned, is to make sure your policies are in writing.
Careful tenant screening of each applicant is your best bet at successfully handling pets on your property. Finding a good tenant is based on much more than whether or not they have a furry companion, and if they are responsible in other ways--such as managing their finances--pets may not pose a problem.
TransUnion SmartMove is the landlord’s online tenant screening solution for great reports, great convenience, and great tenants. Landlords receive a renter credit report, rental criminal background check and eviction check to make informed, timely screening decisions.