...Dogs versus Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? Vicki Fournier COM/155 November 13, 2011 Genevieve Fraser Dogs vs. Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Some people say they are dog people, some people say they are cat people, and some people say they are both. Beyond the pros and cons, the decision to what makes a better pet often comes down to a person’s lifestyle, expectations, or in certain circumstances a person’s needs. Remember “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” (Hungerford, 1878) Both dogs and cats are common domesticated pets. Dogs have been domesticated for 14,000 years and cats for 7,000 (Cats vs Dogs, n.d.). It appears in my research that most people that were asked this question “which makes a better pet, a dog or a cat” replied with the answer “dogs,” but if dogs are the better pet then why is it that there are 96.3 million homes that own cats and only 77.5 million homes that own dogs. The scientists at Oxford University released a study that claims dogs are smarter than cats and The London Daily Telegraph has reported dogs have been named as more social animals and therefore have bigger brains than the “alone loving cat” (Gatton Star, 2010, p.11). Here is something to think about: have you ever heard of a cat running full speed into a glass door? Sure a dog is a “man’s best friend” and is always there by your side, he can catch a ball in his mouth, and he knows exactly...
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...my cats Long time ago, a people raised a cat and a dog as his pet. And the cat and the dog were very good friends. They ate together, lived together, and play together. They almost stayed together all of the day. One day, the master lost his ancestral gem and he was very sad. Then the cat and the dog decided to find the gem. On the road, they met a mountain, the dog said” Cat brother, climb on my back!” Then they met a river. The cat couldn’t swim. The dog said” Don’t worry. I can help you. Climb on my back.” Finally, they found the gem. But when they returned to home, the cat told their master” it’s me who find the gem, and the dog did nothing.” When the dog wanted to explain it, the master didn’t give dog a chance. He gave the cat a delicious fish, and kicked the dog out of the door. The dog and the cat weren’t friend since then. That’s why dogs bite cats as soon as they meet, and dogs always pursue while cats always escape. And another reason is that dogs and cats have very different language. When the dog meets the cat, the dog always wags tail, because they think it is a friendly way. But cats often think it is provocation. But nowadays dogs and cats aren’t always enemy any more. Sometimes, they can stay together peacefully. Maybe you could say the dog is a better pet. But I don’t know why, I just like cats very much. I always become crazy when I meet a cat. They are really cute. When they want something, they fawn on you and follow you all around. And cats can be very...
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...many species of animals that you would never think about. Some species of animals like to only care for their own kind. On the other hand, there are animals who help and care for all kinds of animals outside of their own kind. Some species of animals also like to have another animal with them so that they can achieve survival and meet all of their needs. Animals can not only help for survival but they can be there for comfort. No one would think or even picture cats and dogs together or helping one another but they do. A dog with a new litter of puppies might also care for a new litter of kittens that have been left alone....
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...available for domestic ownership, with most of its emphasis being on dogs, cats, and birds. Animal Alley opened its doors to the public just days ago. As Animal Alley’s first ever CMO, you are charged with laying the groundwork for productive marketing operations. As a first matter of business, you are tasked with developing and implementing the company’s marketing information system. Using the knowledge that you have gained from this course, along with supplementary information gained from resources, such as books, journals, websites, and other secondary data sources, develop a marketing information system for this company and present the associated framework in detail. As the CMO of Animal Alley located here in Shreveport, La I would like to first bring your attention to identifying the needs, wants and demands of the customers who will be shopping for dogs, cats, and birds at our local branch. 1. Stated needs: a. The customer wants a family pet. (Ex. Dog, cat, bird) b. The customer wants the most for their money. c. The customer wants a sweet, lovable, affectionate animal. 2. Real needs: a. The customer wants a family pet whom will ultimately be cost efficient when it comes to buying pet food, low vet maintenance, and will not be aggressive or mean. 3. Unstated needs: a. The customer wants great customer service. b. The customer wants honest information about the different aspects of owning a dog, cat, or bird. 4. Delight needs: a. The customer would like freebies...
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...excellent dog care. While there are many such services available for pets around Brisbane, specialized medical care for dogs alone are rare. By niching in dogs only, PCC’s knowledge and methods of treatment will be of the highest competence in providing the best healthcare for dogs, in accordance with the Australian Pet Care Association. PCC aims to capture the market of dog owners living in that area and surrounding suburbs through this unique selling position. Through these specialized services, CC will aim to serve and meet the needs, wants and demands of all dog owners, creating customer value. The table below briefly outlines the products and services that will be provided by CC during its operations. Table 1: Services offered at Pawsitive Canine Clinic Vaccinations | Euthanasia Services | Spaying / Neutering | General Surgery | Parasite Control | In-depth client education for disease diagnosis and treatment. | Health Screens | Behavioural Counselling | Dentistry (including cleaning and oral surgery | Grief Support | Internal Medication that includes dermatology, neurology, orthopaedics, etc. | Individualised Care (Every dog is a different dog) | Pet Supplies | Dog Hotel | Coffee Café for pet owners | Dog Ambulance | | | Veterinary Industry and Target Market The population in West End is amounts to roughly 8601 people (Census Quickstats, 2011) and according to the Australian Companion Animal Council (ACAC), the average proportion of dogs/cats to a...
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...ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES SYSTEMS REDESIGN Governing the County of Fresno is a set of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations. The purpose of these regulations serves to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the residents. Incorporated as a county within the State of California since 1856, Fresno has seen the establishment, modification, and abolishment of thousands of regulations. As every governmental body must have, the County of Fresno has established a governing Board as well as local departments that support the Board’s efforts to oversee the legislative and executive needs of the county. When situations arise, this governmental branch must take action to ensure laws are which protect its citizens, as well as enforce them appropriately. Such is the case in the recent system redesign of the Fresno County animal control program. Due to the recent contract termination of the longtime local vendor, the system redesign of the Fresno County animal control program will address state and local mandates more efficiently and save the county money. As a concern of public health and safety, animal control is a responsibility of the county requiring them to implement and manage a program. State law and county ordinance specifically require the reporting of all vicious animal complaints and bites, enforcement of a rabies quarantine program, establishment of a licensing program, and dead animal and stray pickup, including leash law enforcement. Since the 1950s...
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... with three in four dogs (77% of dog population in the UK) to be obese. A clear understanding to how and why pet obesity in the UK is now a major risk factor is caused primarily by the relationship between humans and animals. A result of lack of client education of their dietary needs with the leading cause is from feeding leftovers off the plate and insufficient exercise (Sandøe et al., 2014). Obesity in dogs and cats increases the risk of health problems such as; diabetes mellitus, cardiorespiratory disease and anaesthetic...
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...Ozark Mutts & Meows Marketing Plan Ozark Mutts & Meows Marketing Plan 1.0 Executive Summary Ozark Mutts & Meow is a start-up company entering a new market of mobile veterinary services and in-home pet sitting services. The pet service industry in 2011 spent $50.96 billion (APPA). In 2012, APPA estimates pet service spending to increase to $52.87 billion. Mobile veterinary services and in-home pet services will change the way pet owners will receive services for their pets. Pets will be allowed to remain in the comfort of their own environment (home or property) which in turn creates less stress on the pet. Pet owners will benefit from these services because they will not need to travel to a stationary location in order to receive veterinary services or pet sitting services. There were 72.9 million homes in the United States with pet in 2011 (APPA). Ozark Mutts & Meow will be creating a unique service to the market with minimal competition from competitors in other markets. The company will achieve fast market penetration through use of online and offline advertisement, building of customer loyalty and brand awareness, and outstanding customer service. 2.0 Section Analysis Ozark Mutts & Meow is entering its initial year of operation. According to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, 62% of United States households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes. The APPA survey shows there were $13...
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...animal shelters for the Hinesville area, recorded receiving approximately 30 dogs and cats each day, and 10,000 animals each year. More than four of these animals are euthanized daily, simply because the facility does not have adequate accommodations for the growing population of strays. But Liberty Humane Shelter has committed to making a change for the better to these statistics. Since 2012, the shelter has adopted out 218 cats and 325 dogs. As a “no kill” shelter which takes in animals from multiple rescues, the public, as well as the local humane society, Liberty Humane Shelter understands that animals do not deserve to die simply because they have no home. Equipped with two caged cat rooms for kittens, grown cats and one non caged room for recreation, five spacious dog rooms, and a well equipped clinic, LHS can provide a true haven to animals, both short term and long term. Every animal that is taken in is given the best medical attention available, and automatically spayed or neutered. Each animal also receives a full round of vaccinations and is implanted with a microchip. Unlike many over-populated shelters anxious to place their animals in any home, LHS carefully screens potential adopters. Adoptees are judged on their care of previous pets, the amount of time they can dedicate to a new pet, and whether the size of their house is appropriate to the needs of the pet. With the adoption of a dog, the new owners receive a full medical...
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...About six years ago, a neighborhood dog wondered up, hungry. Of course my grandmother fed her, and she kept coming back. We began to notice that she was very skittish. We found her owner and returned her to him every time she wondered up. But we noticed that she was not being Dog fed, she was having to stay outside on a chain with no shelter, and that she was getting abused every time she ran away. So my grandfather went to owner and asked if he could have her, and of course the owner said no. My grandfather had to buy the dog to get her out of abuse and neglect. The dog was then named, “Peaches.” She got to come live with us, and got treated the way all dogs should be treated. She was fed, groomed and especially loved. You could tell she loved...
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...purina.com/meet-purina/about-us#/past-and-present 英国冠能 https://www.purina.co.uk/ 中国冠能 http://www.purina.cn/dogs/proplan.html 目前有对冠能宠优学院（宠物饮食营养知识、驯养教育服务以网络视频形式） Aim: 作为世界知名宠物粮食品牌，拥有广大客户人群，发展宠物繁育知识普及教育服务、宠物配种服务、宠物联谊服务更能利于宠物成长，有利于人与宠物和谐相处。在PURINA Pets Care service过程中，能为PURINA树立良好品牌形象、塑造好的口碑、获得销售狗粮猫粮额外利润。 折耳猫基因缺陷Scottish Fold disease – osteochondrodysplasia The Scottish Fold breed of cat has a genetic mutation that affects the development of cartilage. The most obvious outward manifestation of this is making the ear cartilage fold so the ears bend forward, giving the cat its characteristic appearance. Unfortunately, the genetic defect that causes abnormality of the ear cartilage also causes severe abnormalities of the cartilage of bones – there will be defective bone development and severe bone and cartilage abnormalities in all cats with folded ears. These bone abnormalities lead to severe and painful arthritis. The genetics of osteochondrodysplasia The mutation causing osteochondrodysplasia results from a single autosomal dominant gene, although the gene may have incomplete penetrance, and thus the abnormalities may vary in severity between one cat and another. All Scottish Fold cats suffer from variable degrees of painful degenerative joint disease, which can result in fusing of the tail, tarsi (ankles) and stifles (knees). This is apparent clinically as a reluctance to move, and abnormal posture and gait, lameness and short misshapen limbs. International Cat Care believe...
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...Beneath my couch lies a villain with cute little claws ready to rip at my socks and feet. There’s an obvious reasons why dogs are consider man's best friend instead of finicky felines, and it’s because cats are dicks. In all actuality, the main reasons are dogs care and listen. Though I’ve only been around for 20 years, I’ve never meet a dog that didn’t at least know its name, yet countless number of cats don’t even look when its name is spoken. Somehow people still think cats are smarter than dogs. In spite of knowing this, I’m a frequently annoyed, yet somehow still proud cat owner. My mom and I put up so much crap with Roxas. I’m surprised I’m still a cat owner. If he isn’t chewing on things he isn’t supposed to, he’s waiting to strike within the couch when someone sits down. Not to mention, he leaves a piece of him, in the form of fur, everywhere he goes. Though he doesn’t have control of that last pet peeve. For someone like me, who’s a child at heart, there’s nothing worse then waking up only to find out my self proclaimed cuddle buddy decided to have my beloved DS charger for a midnight snack. I had planned my...
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...Pet Grandma offers on-site pet sitting services for dogs and cats, providing the personal loving pet care that the owners themselves would provide if they were there. Our clients are dog and cat owners who choose to leave their pets at home when they travel or who want their pets to have company when their owners are at work. Pet Grandma offers a variety of pet care services from day visits through 24 hour care over a period of weeks – all in the pet’s home environment. Across Canada the pet care business has seen an explosion of growth over the last three years. West Vancouver is an affluent area with a high pet density. Our market research has shown that 9 out of 10 pet owners polled in West Vancouver would prefer to have their pets cared for in their own homes when they travel rather than be kenneled and 6 out of 10 would consider having a pet sitter provide company for their dog when they were at work. While there are currently eight businesses offering pet sitting in West Vancouver, only three of these offer on-site pet care and none offers “pet visit” services for working pet owners. Pet Grandma’s marketing strategy is to emphasize the quality of pet care we provide (“a Grandma for your pet!”) and the availability of our services. Dog owners who work, for instance, will come home to find happy, friendly companions who have already been exercised and walked rather than demanding whiny animals. All pet services will be provided by staff trained in animal care...
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...Dog food is great By T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM "What is the best food to feed a dog?" Every day veterinarians are asked that question by dog owners. It's a sincere question because most dog owners want to feed the very best to their furry friends. Good health begins with proper nutrition, regardless of price or convenience of acquisition. Please understand that the entire discussion on this page relates to healthy dogs with no kidney, thyroid, food allergy or other abnormal conditions. Also, the content of this page is my opinion regarding the "best" dry food and how to determine what you think is "best" to feed dogs. A big reason why it i is strictly an opinion, there is no single answer to the question "What is the best diet to feed a dog?" Or if there is an answer it is, "It depends". Over the past 37 years I have been examining dogs and cats in my practices I have made it a point to ask the owner "What diet are you feeding?" I have gotten all sorts of answers but in every case I relate the owner's response to what I am seeing in the patient. And over the years my suggestions regarding what to feed have changed. Originally I took the pet food manufacturer's declarations as fact -- that an assortment of "Complete and Balanced" pet foods were perfectly nourishing because that wording was not legally permitted on pet food labels unless feeding trials demonstrated its veracity. I eventually discovered I was mistaken in the belief that any "Complete and Balanced"...
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