Folks are Talking About Cabinet Veterinaire International…
My 12 year old poodle named Bisou was suffering with terrible joint pain from arthritis. The medication she was prescribed caused all sorts of negative side effects. Upon a recommendation from a dear friend I brought my sweet Bisou to see Dr. Nortey Omaboe at Cabinet Vétérinaire International. The staff is all so sweet and the Dr. is very kind with my elderly dog. He gave us a diet to follow and performs acupuncture on Bisou and she is so much better. Thanks to you all, a good veterinarian is priceless.
- Madame Thomas
WHY IS MY DOG BARKING?
Sometimes we want our dog to bark – when he senses that there is a prowler about the house, for instance. Barking is a natural reaction to canine sensations such as fear or anxiety. If a dog is agitated or uneasy in a particular situation, he is likely to bark. But a dog’s constant barking can cause a lot of irritation for his owner, not to mention the neighbors. If your dog is barking for attention, be sure not to reward him with food or attention while he is barking. This will only reinforce and prolong the problem. If you raise your voice or physically punish a barking dog, it will only heighten his anxiety level and cause him to bark more. To calm a barking dog with long-term results, he must be properly socialized and exposed to new experiences through habituation.
Gradually exposing a dog to the situations which may make him anxious will quiet his fear and demonstrate to him that new stimuli are not necessarily dangerous. An anxious barking dog will react to new sights, smells, and sounds in a negative way, so it makes sense to make these things commonplace for him. Proper communication between a dog and its owner is crucial in the understanding of his behavior. A dog’s perception of the world around him is very different from that of a human’s.
Training your dog to stop barking should begin before the problem seems insurmountable. Creating distance between the dog and his motivation to bark by using a barrier like a crate or fencing is a good start. You may also want to distract the dog with another engaging activity. In the beginning, reward him with food or attention immediately after he stops barking. You may want to employ a common obedience command such as “stop” in conjunction with the reward. Then, as he progresses, increase the amount of time between his stopping barking and his reward. When you’ve noticed significant improvement, or that he’s getting the concept of no bark = reward, gradually move him closer to, and eventually introduce him to, the things that have caused him anxiety. By using socialization and habituation methods, you will show your dog that the stimuli for which he expressed so much anxiety are really nothing to worry about.
You may also choose to utilize a remote leash with a head halter. When the dog barks, a tug on the leash will pull the muzzle closed to stop the barking. The dog can then be rewarded if he remains quiet.
Remember, it may be necessary to consult with a professional obedience trainer or your veterinarian, should your efforts in calming your dog’s barking be unsuccessful.
The myth that debarking surgery is acceptable needs to be debunked. Your dog’s ability and need to bark are a necessary part of his nature. To take it away would be cruel and inhumane.
Geneva Area Vet Declares Bo Obama Potential American Feeding Idol
Bo Obama’s owners find themselves in a pivotal role…one that could change the way that Americans, and those across the world, feed their dogs.
Mies, Switzerland – June 1, 2009 – The world’s eyes and noses are following Bo Obama’s every move. The dog can’t chew a shoe or make a Pennsylvania Avenue deposit without being photographed, filmed, or chronicled.
Bo doesn’t know he’s a celebrity. He’s simply wondering who’s going to throw the next ball or tip the next bag of kibble – which brings up a good point: What exactly is Bo, the most famous Portie in the Western hemisphere, eating?
To date, Bo’s diet is still in the proverbial bag, but Dr. Nortey Omaboe, of Cabinet Veterinaire International, sees a unique opportunity for the first family to set a good pet feeding example, “He’s already dressed in black and white for the formal events, but let’s hope that he’s not partaking in the hors d’oeuvres.”
Not all animal hospitals tout the need for tailored dog diets, but Dr. Omaboe, a veterinarian practicing veterinary surgery for more than a quarter century, would like to point out that a diet that claims to be perfect for every dog is rarely perfect for even one.
Dr. Omaboe explains that Cabinet Vétérinaire International’s animal hospitals teach clients that no dog can thrive on table scraps, and that a quality veterinarian-supplied pet food or tailor-designed dog diet is a must for all pet dogs. Veterinary clinics cannot claim to have all of the information to properly evaluate any bagged or canned food (the pet food industry sees to that), but when a veterinarian designs diets tailored to particular dogs and their blood work, owners know what their dogs are getting, and how much.
Cabinet Vétérinaire International’s animal hospitals are the only ones in Europe that offer specialized dog diets, and have done so for the past ten years. In response to specific dog diseases and blood work, the doctor’s feeding and supplement plans are designed to tackle health issues like chronic ear, skin, and genital problems. Dog health problems such as these, and others that can be particularly resistant to conventional therapies, have shown surprising responsiveness to Dr. Omaboe’s organic supplement treatments.
Whether or not the Obamas have settled on a feeding plan for Bo, Dr. Omaboe hopes that they will seriously consider consulting with a veterinarian trained in canine nutrition, so that, in the doctor’s own words, “Bo is given the best chance at a long and healthy life – beyond his stay at the White House.”
The original version of this press release can be viewed here.
