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.
By Daniel Filion, feline behavior consultant at Éduchateur
February 21, 2016 – Animal Reality is proud to welcome Daniel Filion in its ranks. In joining the team of Réalité Animale, he will sign occasional chronicles. His first one takes an incisive look at some own habits to domestic cats.
By Frederic Liébart, veterinary
January 24, 2016 – Walking one’s dog when it is very cold requires the same precautions as for oneself. At a temperature below -10 degrees Celsius, your animal must be properly dressed. Bear in mind that even if he has a good size and long hair, it could also be a victim of frostbite.