Post by Tomspy77 on Apr 13, 2015 16:39:15 GMT -6
Howling dog is probably NOT seeing ghosts
Weird one from a pet advice column:
And gotta mention these two as well as they are just odd and funny:
Weird one from a pet advice column:
Although I've received a wide range of unusual queries, I never could have predicted these questions:
Q: My dog is seeing ghosts. I'm sure of it. At about 3 a.m., usually once a week, she stares at a wall -- where the ghost must reveal itself — and emits a low deep growl and barks. What should I do?
A: Who you gonna call? Apparently me! I suggest that your dog is not seeing ghosts, or anything else. Instead, she's hearing something outside or even in your walls. Could you have termites instead of ghosts? Could your dog be waking up from bad dreams? Also, you didn't mention your dog's age, but what you describe could be symptomatic of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (canine Alzheimer's). See your veterinarian.
Q: My dog is seeing ghosts. I'm sure of it. At about 3 a.m., usually once a week, she stares at a wall -- where the ghost must reveal itself — and emits a low deep growl and barks. What should I do?
A: Who you gonna call? Apparently me! I suggest that your dog is not seeing ghosts, or anything else. Instead, she's hearing something outside or even in your walls. Could you have termites instead of ghosts? Could your dog be waking up from bad dreams? Also, you didn't mention your dog's age, but what you describe could be symptomatic of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (canine Alzheimer's). See your veterinarian.
And gotta mention these two as well as they are just odd and funny:
Q: Whenever certain people are on TV, our cat, Lilly, runs to the screen and begins to scratch. This always happens when she hears Justin Bieber. She goes crazy! Lilly's claws have long been removed, so there's no damage to the TV. Why does she respond this way?
A: Cats often express their excitement with a good scratch. Even cats without claws will go through some scratching motions. I can tell you that much. I can't explain why your cat has 'Bieber fever. Apparently, Lilly is a fan.
Q: My hedgehog seems to enjoy sleeping with me, but I'm worried that I may crush her. Any advice?
A: Despite your hedgehog's apparent bond with you, I think you're right to be concerned. Rolling over the wrong way might mean the demise of your prickly friend.
Q: What can you do with a potty-mouthed bird? Bingo, our 16-year-old Amazon parrot, is a wonderful companion to our entire family. Our 14-year-old son has begun to use some bad language. We were tipped off when Bingo began to talk like a drunken sailor. I can deal with my son, but how do I deal with a bird who might shock my beloved Aunt Martha, who's a nun?
A: The most effective way to clean up Bingo's language is to refuse to pay any attention to him for saying a bad word. Gradually teach Bingo new words, and while you're at it, wildly reinforce his new vocabulary.
Replace each bad word with a similar-sounding but more acceptable word that you clearly repeat and use frequently. For example, you could teach your bird words like "truck" or "sit." You could even show the object, a truck, or sit in a chair, so there's a meaning attached.
While Bingo is a work in progress, perhaps Aunt Martha should keep her distance.
A: Cats often express their excitement with a good scratch. Even cats without claws will go through some scratching motions. I can tell you that much. I can't explain why your cat has 'Bieber fever. Apparently, Lilly is a fan.
Q: My hedgehog seems to enjoy sleeping with me, but I'm worried that I may crush her. Any advice?
A: Despite your hedgehog's apparent bond with you, I think you're right to be concerned. Rolling over the wrong way might mean the demise of your prickly friend.
Q: What can you do with a potty-mouthed bird? Bingo, our 16-year-old Amazon parrot, is a wonderful companion to our entire family. Our 14-year-old son has begun to use some bad language. We were tipped off when Bingo began to talk like a drunken sailor. I can deal with my son, but how do I deal with a bird who might shock my beloved Aunt Martha, who's a nun?
A: The most effective way to clean up Bingo's language is to refuse to pay any attention to him for saying a bad word. Gradually teach Bingo new words, and while you're at it, wildly reinforce his new vocabulary.
Replace each bad word with a similar-sounding but more acceptable word that you clearly repeat and use frequently. For example, you could teach your bird words like "truck" or "sit." You could even show the object, a truck, or sit in a chair, so there's a meaning attached.
While Bingo is a work in progress, perhaps Aunt Martha should keep her distance.
