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How to Feed a Cat–Naturally

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …other cats. New advice on feeding cats How you feed your cat is as important as what you feed him, according to a new Consensus Statement from the American Association…

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Should You Ignore Your Dog When Leaving the House?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …owner had gone, so they did seem to be actively waiting for their owner’s return. The results showed that petting had a positive effect: When the dogs had been petted,…

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Remedial Kitty Socialization: Smoothing Rough Edges

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …kitten starts going after the humans in the house,” she says. Russell adds that these kitties can become overstimulated when handled. She recommends plenty of play before petting. Watch for…

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Your Puppy’s First Eye Exam

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …to being handled, especially around his face. Whenever you are snuggling, be sure to pet his face, even running your hand over his eyes. Practice gently holding his head and…

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Five Ways To Enrich Fear Free Happy Homes

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …Debbie Martin, LVT. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest in keeping your pet happy and healthy? Sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here!…

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Does Your Old Dog Need A Young Friend?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …his mind. Physically separate pets when you can’t be there to supervise or at night when you’re asleep. Don’t encourage or force one pet to be closer to another than…

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How to Stave Off Canine Cabin Fever This Winter

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutes If you have a puppy or adult dog with lots of energy, you know how much work it is to keep your pet entertained. And you’ve…

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Experts, Cat Lovers Gather for FIP Symposium

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …me that Ringo, our new kitty, likely had feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP. I was stunned. “How can this happen to me?” We had only recently lost a cat, Ricky,…

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Home for the Holidays—With Your Cat

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …10 to 14 hours between Boston and Washington, D.C. She tries to split either the initial or return trip into two days, staying overnight at a pet-friendly motel in New

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How to House Train Your Puppy the Fear Free Way

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Reading Time: 5 minutes This article was authored by Marty Becker, DVM, and Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, CDBC, CTC When a new puppy joins your family, you have…