P.A.W.S. Dr. Randy Radio Pet Vet

P.A.W.S. Dr. Randy Radio Pet Vet


Winter Heater Danger, Indoor Exercise, Insecure Puppy, Proper Imprinting, Crates, Panting, Preventing Valley Fever

January 25, 2014

Winter Fire and Heaters Dangers
Animals are naturally attracted to be drawn to heat to keep warm. Tips to keep guards on curious animals around heat.

Indoor winter exercise
Indoor ideas to keep your animals active. Gradual exposure to wintery weather is better to acclimate them to the bitter temperature rather than exposing them too quickly. Paul also suggests look for doggie day cares that have plenty of play areas. Randy introduces a growing popular option: indoor dog run parks.

Case of the Week:
Insecure Puppy Low Interaction by Breeder
Out of state breeder provides info on new puppy. However, the puppy came with more signs of insecurity from the beginning. Paul analyzes based on the behavior. The breeder, may not have applied proper imprinting. How Breeder lacked enough interaction with the puppy.

Proper imprinting tips. How Paul is working with the puppy to socialize with humans, dogs, and other animals.

Caller Joe: Using a hunter prey training to bring out pet confidence?
Can you tell a lot about owners through the dog's behavior?

Caller Alice: Dog won't go in crate when put in owner's bedroom.
Behavior questions help find the answers. Is there a association between different functions of different crates? Honest answers of how owners treat their pets, are best.

Canines panting at night.
Can this be linked to heart conditions? Randy explains a few more Chinese clock philosophies for certain time frames. What is the function of panting in dogs? Which breeds are becoming more concerned with increased heart health conditions and why.

Caller Georgia: Valley Fever, natural prevention tips?
Similar treatments for fungal disease present in other regions.