Comments for Pet Health http://www.moneduloides.com Moneduloides Veterinary Services Wed, 25 May 2011 03:26:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Comment on Teaching Kids And Pets To Co-Exist Peacefully by Pet Supplies Rx http://www.moneduloides.com/2012/05/teaching-kids-and-pets-to-co-exist-peacefully/comment-page-1/#comment-12523 Pet Supplies Rx Wed, 25 May 2011 03:26:48 +0000 http://www.moneduloides.com/?p=53#comment-12523 My dog always seem to look after my son. He's now 6 but when he was a new born I never worried that our dog would hurt him. My dog always seem to look after my son. He’s now 6 but when he was a new born I never worried that our dog would hurt him.

]]> Comment on NEWFOUNDLAND – THE ARISTOCRAT AMONG DOGS. by basset hound training collar http://www.moneduloides.com/2011/07/newfoundland-the-aristocrat-among-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-9474 basset hound training collar Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:19:53 +0000 http://www.moneduloides.com/?p=72#comment-9474 I own a head rein but I haven’t used it in months. The male dog I put it on was really sad about it to the point of becoming hysterical, I could not diverse him with food, so I took it off. I guess some would say I gave in, and I would do it again. The next day he was very throbbing and had problem eating. Afterwards I observed an obedience class being offered by a large chain pet supply store. A young German Shepherd bitch wearing a head halti was frantically throwing herself around on the floor struggling the halti and screaming. The tutor ignored her activity, I told them to stop, that she would get hurt. I was asked to leave. I know that there are numerous dogs that silently accept these halters. But they need to use it with caution and there should be warnings of the possibility of injury both mental and physical. I own a head rein but I haven’t used it in months. The male dog I put it on was really sad about it to the point of becoming hysterical, I could not diverse him with food, so I took it off. I guess some would say I gave in, and I would do it again. The next day he was very throbbing and had problem eating. Afterwards I observed an obedience class being offered by a large chain pet supply store. A young German Shepherd bitch wearing a head halti was frantically throwing herself around on the floor struggling the halti and screaming. The tutor ignored her activity, I told them to stop, that she would get hurt. I was asked to leave. I know that there are numerous dogs that silently accept these halters. But they need to use it with caution and there should be warnings of the possibility of injury both mental and physical.

]]> Comment on A Look at Custom Pet Tags by Alma Derhammer http://www.moneduloides.com/2012/03/a-look-at-custom-pet-tags/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Alma Derhammer Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:28:34 +0000 http://www.moneduloides.com/?p=21#comment-101 This is a useful article about exercise. I'm a student just trying to learn more about the personal trainingspace and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work! This is a useful article about exercise. I’m a student just trying to learn more about the personal trainingspace and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work!

]]> Comment on 4 Things to Think About Before Declawing your Cat by jo Singer http://www.moneduloides.com/2012/02/4-things-to-think-about-before-declawing-your-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-93 jo Singer Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:58:54 +0000 http://www.moneduloides.com/?p=17#comment-93 I wholeheartedly agree with Michelle that no cat should ever be declawed. A barbaric practice. If people prefer pristine furniture to the welfare and safety of their cats, it is wise for them not to have a cat. Thanks for your cautionary words about the dangers of this procedure. I wholeheartedly agree with Michelle that no cat should ever be declawed. A barbaric practice. If people prefer pristine furniture to the welfare and safety of their cats, it is wise for them not to have a cat. Thanks for your cautionary words about the dangers of this procedure.

]]> Comment on 4 Things to Think About Before Declawing your Cat by Michele S. http://www.moneduloides.com/2012/02/4-things-to-think-about-before-declawing-your-cat/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Michele S. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:52:21 +0000 http://www.moneduloides.com/?p=17#comment-53 I don't believe that cats of any age should be declawed. I'm from the UK and have lived in several European countries and can assure you declawing is illegal in all member states of the E.U. Here in the UK it's classed as an "unnecessary mutilation" along with ear-cropping and tail docking. As far back as 1985 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons produced a report denouncing it as a mutilation stating "It is not acceptable if carried out for the convenience of the owner. The removal of claws, particularly those which are weight-bearing, to preclude damage to furnishings is not acceptable." It was the vets' refusal to perform the procedure which brought about a legal ban. How ironic then that it is vets in North America who are the ones keeping the procedure going by not disclosing fully to clients exactly how declawing not only disables cat, but leads to behaviours such as litter box avoidance and an increased tendency to bite. It's true to say that the only declawed cats we see in the UK are those imported from North America, but rest assured they are not euthanised. Just like any other disabled creature with special needs, rescue organisations make every effort to place them with a patient and compassionate person. The fact that declawed cats should find themselves in need of a new home makes a mockery of the "forever home" promise that their original owners used as an excuse when they got them declawed. I would dearly love to see declawing banned everywhere in the world. We are meant to protect our pets from harm - not pay vets to inflict it upon them. I don’t believe that cats of any age should be declawed. I’m from the UK and have lived in several European countries and can assure you declawing is illegal in all member states of the E.U. Here in the UK it’s classed as an “unnecessary mutilation” along with ear-cropping and tail docking. As far back as 1985 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons produced a report denouncing it as a mutilation stating “It is not acceptable if carried out for the convenience of the owner. The removal of claws, particularly those which are weight-bearing, to preclude damage to furnishings is not acceptable.” It was the vets’ refusal to perform the procedure which brought about a legal ban.

How ironic then that it is vets in North America who are the ones keeping the procedure going by not disclosing fully to clients exactly how declawing not only disables cat, but leads to behaviours such as litter box avoidance and an increased tendency to bite. It’s true to say that the only declawed cats we see in the UK are those imported from North America, but rest assured they are not euthanised. Just like any other disabled creature with special needs, rescue organisations make every effort to place them with a patient and compassionate person. The fact that declawed cats should find themselves in need of a new home makes a mockery of the “forever home” promise that their original owners used as an excuse when they got them declawed. I would dearly love to see declawing banned everywhere in the world. We are meant to protect our pets from harm – not pay vets to inflict it upon them.

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