Behavior

Has your dog seemed blue lately? Does Fido have that sad, soulful stare, and a half-hearted tail wag? Although Man’s Best Friend has a reputation for being happy, bouncy, and full of enthusiasm, this isn’t always the case. Our canine buddies are very emotional, and, just like people, can feel scared, sad, or even depressed. Here, a local Covington, GA vet discusses depression in dogs. Causes of Depression in Dogs Fido can get depressed for … Read More »

Happy New Year! Are you starting out 2019 with a pet ferret in your house? These little balls of fur are very charming, and can make great animal companions. They’re also very frisky! Here, a Conyers, GA vet makes some predictions for what your ferret will be up to in the coming year. Make You Laugh Ferrets may be tiny, but they have huge personalities, and can be extremely comical to watch. Whether your adorable … Read More »

The holiday season is officially here! As your calendar fills with seasonal events, your cat may also be making some plans. In this article, a Conyers, GA vet discusses Fluffy’s holiday agenda. Climb The Tree Climbing the tree is one of Fluffy’s favorite holiday traditions! However, it can also be a bit dangerous. Keep your pet in mind as you put up your tree. Hang only sturdy, non-breakable items on the lower branches, things that … Read More »

June 24th is Take Your Cat to Work Day! Of course, this holiday isn’t as widely known as Take Your Dog To Work Day. As it turns out, there may be a good reason for that. Fluffy may actually not be the best coworker. Read on as a Conyers, GA vet lists some reasons not to take your cat to work. Fluffy’s Comfort First and foremost, cats are always most at ease in their own … Read More »

Is your cat tearing up your sofa? Is Fluffy using your favorite armchair as a scratching post? Kitties have many adorable habits and mannerisms, but their nail-care routines don’t always go over so well with their human pals. Read on as a Conyers, GA vet discusses teaching Fluffy better petiquette. Why Cats Scratch Even though Fluffy may look very pleased with herself while she is shredding your sofa, your kitty isn’t trying to ruin your … Read More »

Have you recently adopted a bunny? If so, you’ve chosen a super cute pet! Bunnies are absolutely adorable, and make great pets. However, Floppy isn’t perfect. In fact, rabbits can be quite mischievous, and sometimes act up a bit. Read on as a Conyers, GA vet offers tips for improving your furry pal’s petiquette. Avoid Punishment Never punish Floppy for misbehaving, even if she did just chew up your brand-new shoes. Bunnies don’t understand punishment, … Read More »

Watching a cat play can be very cute and fun. Our feline friends are definitely quite frisky! Fluffy’s idea of play doesn’t always sync up with ours, however. Cats are predators, and play fighting stimulates their natural hunting instincts. This often translates into kitties that equate biting with fun! If your kitty has a habit of chomping on you when she’s feeling frisky, you’ll want to take steps to correct her behavior. After all, those … Read More »