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Preventing Cold Weather Calamities
Preventing Cold Weather Calamities
November 8, 2014
I. Introduction Does your dog like cold weather? To many dogs, Georgia winter conditions are far more hospitable than are the supposed “dog days” of summer. Yet, many dogs are poorly suited for the drop in outdoor temperatures that accompany the winter season. Such dogs may experience hypothermia, frostbite, cracked pads, and stress when left…
Evaluate a Dog for Suitability Before Bringing it Home
Evaluate a Dog for Suitability Before Bringing it Home
August 17, 2014
The decision regarding adding a dog to your household is in many ways tantamount in significance and perspective to your decision when selecting a mate. You hope that each will successfully reside in your home for an extended period of time. Therefore, compatibility is essential. To use another analogy, consider the process equivalent to that…
Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Full Version)
Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Full Version)
July 12, 2014
Introduction The summer is a great time for you and your family to play and exercise outdoors with your dog.  However, dogs do not thermoregulate as well as humans.  Therefore, to reduce the possibility of heat exhaustion or potentially life threatening heat stroke (hyperthermia), you will need to monitor your dog when playing or exercising…
Know The Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Abstract)
Know The Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Abstract)
July 12, 2014
Symptoms of canine heat stroke include: 1. Excessive and/or seemingly uncontrollable panting, 2. Inordinately viscous saliva, 3. Stupor, 4. Ataxia- loss of coordination, 5. Bright red tongue or gums, 6. Uncommonly pale gums, 7. Loss of skin elasticity, 8. Dry mucous membranes, 9. Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, 10. Tachycardia, 11. Weak pulse- from hypotension, 12.…
Behavior Modification Q & A
Behavior Modification Q & A
November 15, 2013
Clients and veterinarians often ask CPT questions regarding the philosophy, methodology, and design of CPT’s behavior modification programs, especially our programs to reduce canine aggression. On occasion, the questions are sparked simply by curiosity. However, a majority of the time the questions emanate as part of the evaluation process when a veterinarian or client contemplates…
Breed Specific Legislation
Breed Specific Legislation
November 15, 2013
Over the past decade, CPT has encountered an increasing amount of dog owners passionately concerned about proposed or existing breed-specific state or local statutes or homeowners or condominium association covenants that restrict persons from owning certain types of breeds within the geographic domain covered by the ordinances and/or bylaws. Similarly, we have met persons vehemently…
Estate Planning Considerations For Our Pets (Abstract)
Estate Planning Considerations For Our Pets (Abstract)
November 15, 2013
Although you will probably outlive your pets, there remains the possibility of premature death, disability, or sudden emergencies that prevent you from properly caring for your animals. Moreover, without adequate planning your beloved pets may be treated in an unacceptable or undignified manner, in a manner outside of your wishes, or remain ignored for a…
Estate Planning Considerations For Our Pets (Full Version)
Estate Planning Considerations For Our Pets (Full Version)
November 15, 2013
Introduction: In the past, most Americans kept their pets as solely or primarily outdoor companions that were only peripherally part of the family. However, nowadays pets frequently enjoy full indoor privileges, including sleeping on the bed, and are often more pampered than the family’s children. Nevertheless, even though Americans have evolved regarding the emotional attachment…
Loose-Leash Walking (Abstract)
Loose-Leash Walking (Abstract)
November 15, 2013
To most effectively and most humanely address any dog training or behavioral problem, we wish first to diagnose the origin of the behavior. Pulling on leash is most commonly caused by: 1) General excitability, 2) General under-stimulation, 3) Excitability or arousal directed toward or emanating from a specific stimulus, 4) Dominance, 5) Lack of knowledge…
Loose-Leash Walking (Full Version)
Loose-Leash Walking (Full Version)
November 15, 2013
  To most effectively and most humanely address any dog training or behavioral problem, we wish first to diagnose the origin of the behavior. Pulling on leash is most commonly caused by: 1. General excitability, 2. General under-stimulation, 3. Excitability or arousal directed toward or emanating from a specific stimulus, 4. Dominance, 5. Lack of…