Pet Therapy: the Ideal Dog
By Sylvie Lamoureux, Zootherapist
Member of the Association des naturopathes professionels du Québec (ANPQ)
Adapted by François G. Cellier
Septembre 2, 2016 – A dog destined to work in pet therapy is a selected animal. It was not trained previously. For me, this was a sine qua non condition. The animal is chosen for its skills and openness to people who need help, in order to improve their living conditions.
By François G. Cellier
July 13, 2016 — Pets need to be stimulated, particularly those who hardly go outside. One of the optimal tools to achieve this is the interactive bowl, forcing them to work harder to access food.
By François G. Cellier
July 4, 2016 – A critical moment that will change the life of a pet owner, euthanasia confirms the certainty that we are all mortal. To end the life of a faithful companion reminds us, too, how the attachment between humans and animals can be powerful.
June 24, 2016
Amélie Bourdon, educator in canine behaviour at Espace Chien, joined the portal Animal Reality as a columnist. Her first text covers some urban legends maintained about dogs.
June 17, 2016 – Animal mourning is experienced differently from one person to another. Still, a common denominator remains, namely a more or less intense pain associated with the loss of a loved one.
By François G. Cellier
22 April 2016 – Feline fashion can take various forms and serve good causes. The Cat Lady Co. demonstrated this since its inception on January 1, 2016. The idea has attracted many visitors and is experiencing an unexpected success.
By Daniel Filion
Consultant in feline behavior at Éduchateur
April 15 2016 – Most cats like to play. In an ideal world, they should play at least twice a day for a total of about 10 to 20 minutes per episode, depending on whether it is a kitten or an adult cat.
By Dr. Robert Dumont
Veterinary
Samson Veterinary Clinic
March 30, 2016 – Losing an animal following an illness can be very painful. Even more so if his owner did not see fit to have it undergo medical examinations, which could (in some cases) prevent premature death.
By François G. Cellier
March 27 2016 – In this Easter season, to adopt a rabbit or give or receive one, as a gift, is commonplace. However, it is sometimes better to stick to chocolate bunnies, on pain of regretting it bitterly.
By François G. Cellier
March 25 2016 — The karma of a pet varies from one to the other. After a succession of misfortunes, some get away from it in blowing with the wind, rather than against it. Others are unfortunately born at the wrong time and the wrong place. They suffer the consequences in more ways than one.
By Dr. Robert Dumont
Clinique vétérinaire Samson
March 6, 2016 – Whether it is because the holiday season is getting near or of other circumstances, food developed specifically for animals, whether purchased at the vet or in a supermarket, should never be set aside. Nuggets and canned food contain the essential nutrients they need.
By François G. Cellier
March 5 2016 — The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not reserved only to humans. Cats can also be afflicted for various reasons. Behaviors often associated with this disease include biting objects, chewing cables and electrical wires, to name a few.
By Amélie Bourdon
M.C.P. Specialist in canine behavior at Espace Chien
Member of the APDT Instructor and evaluator for the program “My Dog HAS C.L.A.S.S.”
March 3 2016 – Your dog follows you everywhere in the house. It cannot bear your absence and barks when you leave home. This behavior may result in complaints from the neighbourhood. During your absence, if it is free as a bird in the house, the animal attacks the door or windows.