Posts Tagged ‘Pet Expert’

Expressing a cat’s anal glands reduces the possibility of infection. Express a cat’s anal glands with tips from aveterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

A good age to neuter a cat is generally 6 to 7 months of age, right before sexual maturity, but some animal shelters will neuter and spay felines as early as 2 months of age. Find out when to neuter a cat withadvice from a cat behavioral therapist in this free video on pet care. Expert: Carole Wilbourn Contact: www.thecattherapist.com Bio: Carole Wilbourn’s work and advice on cat behavioral therapy is covered regularly in countless magazines and newspapers. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Blue heeler were bred to herd sheep, so proper care for this dog should include firm obedience to discourage nipping and disobedience. Use positive reinforcement and friendly methods of training blue heelers withadvice from a certified dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience. Expert: Nancy Frensley Contact: www.berkeleyhumane.org/ Bio: Nancy Frensley is a certified pet dog trainer. Filmmaker: Sam Lee

Bearded dragons make great exotic pets. Learn how to pick a healthy bearded dragon with expert reptile tips in this free pet care video. Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years, currently working at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich. Filmmaker: Travis Waack

Muzzling a dog requires finding a muzzle that does not hurt the dog’s nose, obstruct their breathing or prevent them from opening their mouth. Put a muzzle on a dog, including a treat the first few times for positive reinforcement, with advice from acertified dog trainer in this free video on pet care. Expert: James Pakman Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: James Pakman is a professional, certified dog trainer who has been working at Sycamore Stables horse and dog facility in Amherst, Mass. for several years. Filmmaker: David Pakman

Pomeranians are active, little dogs that can be taught a variety of tricks, but require a lot of grooming to care for their long coats. Give Pomeranians lots of attention and watch out for them getting stepped on withadvice from a certified dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience. Expert: Nancy Frensley Contact: www.berkeleyhumane.org/ Bio: Nancy Frensley is a certified pet dog trainer. Filmmaker: Sam Lee

Before you buy your first pet lizard get tips from an expert on reptiles in this free exotic pet care video. Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years, currently working at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich. Filmmaker: Travis Waack

When picking up a rabbit, it’s important not to catch them by their ears. Pick up and hold rabbits correctly with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on rabbits and pet care. Expert: Dr. Endre Sos Contact: www.zoobudapest.com Bio: Dr Endre Sos is the chief veterinarian of the Budapest Zoo. Filmmaker: Paul (Leopold) Volniansky

Getting rid of fleas on cats can be done by using a monthly prescription product, such as Frontline, Advantage or Revolution, and using a flea comb through the fur on a regular basis. Eliminate fleas from the pets and the house withhelp from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

To clean a gerbil cage, use plain water to wipe down the sides of the cage, replace all of the bedding and replace stale food with fresh food. Keep a gerbil’s environment clean and sanitary with tips from the manager of a pet store in this free video on pet care. Expert: Ashlee Bio: Ashlee is the manager at Pet Planet in Riverton, Utah. Filmmaker: Michael Burton