http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/ Embark on an armchair safari with animal expert and author Diana L Guerrero. Explore wild and domestic animal behavior, training, careers, and more. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:51:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-2325 Ark Lady Mon, 18 May 2009 23:42:13 +0000 http://www.arkanimals.com/?p=741#comment-2325 @Julie: Yes, I agree. In the training world I find that many people think they have to reward their pet with a treat instead of simply praise or play. I'd love to see people get more active with their pet and cut all the treats into tiny kernel sized pieces--less calories that way too! @Julie: Yes, I agree. In the training world I find that many people think they have to reward their pet with a treat instead of simply praise or play. I’d love to see people get more active with their pet and cut all the treats into tiny kernel sized pieces–less calories that way too!

]]> http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-2316 Julie Wed, 13 May 2009 01:41:26 +0000 http://www.arkanimals.com/?p=741#comment-2316 People often feel guilty for not spending time with their pets and will love them with food and treats. A trim/lean pet has been proven in studies to live a longer life. If you are wanting to do a good thing for your pet instead of giving them a treat, take them for a walk around the block. Good for you, good for your dog!! People often feel guilty for not spending time with their pets and will love them with food and treats. A trim/lean pet has been proven in studies to live a longer life. If you are wanting to do a good thing for your pet instead of giving them a treat, take them for a walk around the block. Good for you, good for your dog!!

]]> http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 Ark Lady Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:51:06 +0000 http://www.arkanimals.com/?p=741#comment-1340 Some of my colleagues are too quick to look to drugs before really exploring a situation. "Newest & Easiest" is what attracts some. Thanks for stopping by! Some of my colleagues are too quick to look to drugs before really exploring a situation. “Newest & Easiest” is what attracts some. Thanks for stopping by!

]]> http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-1339 Anne Good Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:41:37 +0000 http://www.arkanimals.com/?p=741#comment-1339 My thoughts exactly. It seems medical professionals are too quick to push drugs as the solution although it is not surprising since a growing number of continuing ed programs are overseen by the drug manufacturers. My thoughts exactly. It seems medical professionals are too quick to push drugs as the solution although it is not surprising since a growing number of continuing ed programs are overseen by the drug manufacturers.

]]> http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-1338 Ark Lady Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:07:46 +0000 http://www.arkanimals.com/?p=741#comment-1338 I agree, it is a disturbing trend when the first impulse is to give animals drugs instead of addressing the situation. I agree, it is a disturbing trend when the first impulse is to give animals drugs instead of addressing the situation.

]]> http://www.arkanimals.com/2008/12/30/are-you-killing-your-pet/comment-page-1/#comment-1327 Smith Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:48:16 +0000 http://www.arkanimals.com/?p=741#comment-1327 My opinion is that drugs are not a good solution for most pets. Owners should be monitoring pet health and following the recommendations from their veterinarian. My opinion is that drugs are not a good solution for most pets. Owners should be monitoring pet health and following the recommendations from their veterinarian.

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