Comments on: What is your pet trying to say? http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: VJ http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83815 VJ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:42:19 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83815 Linda sending Reiki energy to Angie. Linda sending Reiki energy to Angie.

]]> By: The OTHER Pat http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83767 The OTHER Pat Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:27:48 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83767 She knows, Linda. She knows. She knows, Linda. She knows.

]]> By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83693 Linda Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:27:12 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83693 My little girl dog Angie that is ill now rests mostly in a small living room curled up on several blankets - she says quite a lot - mostly by her plaintive looks - she knows she's ill. When I spray her spine with rose essence, she closes her eyes and smiles – as if she likes it. I massage her back and neck and she doesn’t move away. Her energy seems very calm now except when I’m fixing her dinner – then she can be quite demanding. She does communicate with me – but right now I hope she understands what I’m trying to tell her – that I love her and hope the Chemo doesn’t hurt her. I hope she knows that I’m sorry for her pain and for what she is going through and for what she has to face in the future. I hope she understands when I lay next to her and kiss her cheek that I love her. I just hope she knows how much she is loved and will be missed. My little girl dog Angie that is ill now rests mostly in a small living room curled up on several blankets - she says quite a lot - mostly by her plaintive looks - she knows she’s ill. When I spray her spine with rose essence, she closes her eyes and smiles – as if she likes it.

I massage her back and neck and she doesn’t move away. Her energy seems very calm now except when I’m fixing her dinner – then she can be quite demanding. She does communicate with me – but right now I hope she understands what I’m trying to tell her – that I love her and hope the Chemo doesn’t hurt her. I hope she knows that I’m sorry for her pain and for what she is going through and for what she has to face in the future.

I hope she understands when I lay next to her and kiss her cheek that I love her. I just hope she knows how much she is loved and will be missed.

]]> By: Lois C. http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83660 Lois C. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:14:07 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83660 It's funny how my little cat communicates with me. When I am in the house she is always with me - follows me wherever I go in the house. When I am relaxing reading or watching TV she sits in a chair right beside me or in my lap. When she is in "her chair" sometimes she sits up and just stares at me. The minute I look at her she will look over at her bowl(s). That means either she is hungry or thirsty - so I go and check the bowls to make sure there is food and water. Another thing she does is when she wants to get in my lap she (when sitting in her chair beside me) will take her foot and put it on my arm. That means "I want to curl up in your lap". When she wants to play ball (I throw, she retrieves) she will raise herself up (while on the floor) and touch my leg - that means get the ball and throw it. It has gotten so I can read her like a book and she does the same with me. It's not so much what I say but the tone I use in my voice. For example, she hates the vacuum with a passion and runs and hides when I turn it on - so now I usually let her know before I vacuum. Just the tone in my voice by saying "I'm going to run the vacuum" and just like that she runs out into the garage. After I finish I tell her "it's ok" and she comes right back in the house. So animals DO communicate with you, you just have to know how to read what they want. It’s funny how my little cat communicates with me. When I am in the house she is always with me - follows me wherever I go in the house. When I am relaxing reading or watching TV she sits in a chair right beside me or in my lap. When she is in “her chair” sometimes she sits up and just stares at me. The minute I look at her she will look over at her bowl(s). That means either she is hungry or thirsty - so I go and check the bowls to make sure there is food and water. Another thing she does is when she wants to get in my lap she (when sitting in her chair beside me) will take her foot and put it on my arm. That means “I want to curl up in your lap”. When she wants to play ball (I throw, she retrieves) she will raise herself up (while on the floor) and touch my leg - that means get the ball and throw it. It has gotten so I can read her like a book and she does the same with me. It’s not so much what I say but the tone I use in my voice. For example, she hates the vacuum with a passion and runs and hides when I turn it on - so now I usually let her know before I vacuum. Just the tone in my voice by saying “I’m going to run the vacuum” and just like that she runs out into the garage. After I finish I tell her “it’s ok” and she comes right back in the house. So animals DO communicate with you, you just have to know how to read what they want.

]]> By: The OTHER Pat http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83127 The OTHER Pat Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:41:02 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83127 mment by sandy — June 20, 2007 @ 12:10 pm "Probably because we (correctly?) relate tail wagging with a “happy” or content dog" Not necessarily: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1553&articleid=1158 mment by sandy — June 20, 2007 @ 12:10 pm

“Probably because we (correctly?) relate tail wagging with a “happy” or content dog”

Not necessarily:

http://www.peteducation.com/ar.....cleid=1158

]]> By: sandy http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83063 sandy Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:10:35 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83063 Ah yes the signs! Probably because we (correctly?) relate tail wagging with a "happy" or content dog, there often is confusion that wagging tails in cats mean the same thing. oops! I'm not sure if this varies considerably among cats but the tail flick (or rapidly moving tail, as noted above) definitely means the cat is not happy or is anxious about something and could strike out or hiss at any time. I've also noticed in my cats a more relaxed and slow-moving tail when they are relaxed and just hanging out and *not* poised to strike. As with people, body language in animals can tell us a lot! Thanks for the posting. Ah yes the signs! Probably because we (correctly?) relate tail wagging with a “happy” or content dog, there often is confusion that wagging tails in cats mean the same thing. oops!

I’m not sure if this varies considerably among cats but the tail flick (or rapidly moving tail, as noted above) definitely means the cat is not happy or is anxious about something and could strike out or hiss at any time. I’ve also noticed in my cats a more relaxed and slow-moving tail when they are relaxed and just hanging out and *not* poised to strike. As with people, body language in animals can tell us a lot!

Thanks for the posting.

]]> By: The OTHER Pat http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-83035 The OTHER Pat Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:02:55 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-83035 With dogs, it's useful to learn about their "Calming Signals" - how they use them with one another and how we - in turn - can use some of them to help allay discomfort and defuse tense situations. Here's a short article on the work of Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian ethologist best known for her work in deciphering canine "Calming Signals": http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/archives/calming.txt Turid's work is also available as a book and a companion video - both well worth the time! (Available from such places as SitStay or Dogwise). With dogs, it’s useful to learn about their “Calming Signals” - how they use them with one another and how we - in turn - can use some of them to help allay discomfort and defuse tense situations. Here’s a short article on the work of Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian ethologist best known for her work in deciphering canine “Calming Signals”:

http://www.shirleychong.com/ke.....alming.txt

Turid’s work is also available as a book and a companion video - both well worth the time! (Available from such places as SitStay or Dogwise).

]]> By: Steve http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-82978 Steve Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:39:33 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-82978 Pets are wired differently physically but their is a metaphysical element in their consciousness. This "realm" of pet consciousness is the next frontier. Your Pets behavior is a reflection of yourself in the meantime. Pets are wired differently physically but their is a metaphysical element in their consciousness. This “realm” of pet consciousness is the next frontier.

Your Pets behavior is a reflection of yourself in the meantime.

]]> By: WOLFIN http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-82966 WOLFIN Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:42:15 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/06/20/what-is-your-pet-trying-to-say/#comment-82966 GREETINGS... I'm not sure where I should stick this comment, so, it's - here! A few weeks ago, many of us were going on about CPR classes. How many of us actually signed up? I post this as a reminder for those of you who let it slip between the cracks of busy lives. My class, in Ohio, is on Sep. 19th, 2 hrs., $25.00, includes textbook. In fact, 6 people are the minimum. If my friend and I hadn't signed up, there wouldn't be a class, til maybe next year. So, hurry up and call, and you may not only be helping out your own animals, but, another family and their animals, as well! BLESSED BE. WOLFIN )O( GREETINGS…

I’m not sure where I should stick this comment, so, it’s - here!

A few weeks ago, many of us were going on about CPR classes. How many of us actually signed up? I post this as a reminder for those of you who let it slip between the cracks of busy lives. My class, in Ohio, is on Sep. 19th, 2 hrs., $25.00, includes textbook. In fact, 6 people are the minimum. If my friend and I hadn’t signed up, there wouldn’t be a class, til maybe next year. So, hurry up and call, and you may not only be helping out your own animals, but, another family and their animals, as well!

BLESSED BE.
WOLFIN )O(

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