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Hello Friend,
A happy Friday to you, and all of your significant others- furry or not!
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'Dog shaming' undermines pets' dignity, welfare experts say
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Recently there have been a number of news stories about the internet craze in which Misbehaving pets are photographed in front of a sign detailing their misdemeanours.
But the phenomenon of “dog shaming” is not the harmless fun it seems, according to vets and animal welfare experts.
Owners who have posted such pictures of their dogs have been criticised for “mocking” their dogs, with the experts warning that the trend is undermining pets’ “dignity” and could be masking underlying health and behavioural problems.
Among the most common are images of dogs which have eaten something they should not have, or destroyed items belonging to their owners.
The experts have warned such behaviour could be a symptom of stress or underlying health problems.
Being a veterinarain, with a particular interest in what is published online, I do have a few points to make that you should consider.
My initial reaction is one of humor - most pet owners who post these pics are only giving levity to a bad situation, such as the chewed shoes..
But in many of the pictures, the image on the dog's face is one of fear and anxiety, NOT 'shame' . Dog's have many emotions, but I'm fairly confident they don't feel guilt. Which on the whole is a good thing; think of all the messed up people in the world that feel 'guilty' over minor issues.
What I am wanting, and I suspect you as well, is more respect for our animals, not less.
This isn't inducing respect.
You wouldn't be posting 'shameful' pics of your best friend, so why would you do this to your dog or cat?
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Day!
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An amazing client ( Lance Brown) is raising funds to help the Lake LA Porch puppies and mom.
On October 23, he got together with Kyle Young of Animal Transport and Rescue to rescue 5 puppies and their mom (who we had to trap) who had been living under the porch of an abandoned building in Lake Los Angeles, CA. (I had started leaving food and water out for them a couple weeks earlier when I first discovered they were there.)
You can help out here: http://www.gofundme.com/509yvg
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| Dog and Cat Words of Wisdom...
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
Bernard Williams
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
| P.S. Many of the 'dog shaming' pics are funny, and if you want to share them with your friends, fine...but to have a whole site dedicated to them..and if your dog has anxiety, get them treatment.
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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