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Cats Life at Home

Become a “Catvocate!”

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …emotional highs and lows, and can even understand some human conversation. One early survey found that 97 percent of owners talk to their pet daily and 58 percent regularly talk…

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5 Games And Puzzles To Keep Cats Mentally And Physically Challenged

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …a pet camera that works in conjunction with an app on a smartphone, allowing pet parents to see how their pets interact. The main unit has a built-in treat dispenser…

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Costumes: Can Cats Learn to Love Them?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re at the pet store and it’s October. There’s an aisle of pet costumes, some of them cat size, and you pause. Your tuxedo kitty would…

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Fraidy Cat? How To Recognize Signs Of Feline Fear, Anxiety And Stress

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …It’s important for pet parents to understand the distinction. FAS Defined Fear is an innate protective emotional response to avoid a real or perceived danger and incites us to confront…

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From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …embraced by tens of thousands of veterinary healthcare professionals and hundreds of thousands of pet owners. This book will help you understand the root causes of your dog’s fear, anxiety,…

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Thunder Cats? Felines Can Be Fearful Of Storms, Too

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …Journalists and Authors. 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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Service Dogs Need Stress Relief, Too

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutes While the pet dog is snoozing on the couch after a meal, a walk, and a game of fetch, the service dog is on duty. She…

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Can Fear Free Strategies Help When Your Cat Is Dying?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …quality of his life a little better. When I pet and stroke a cat who is terminal, I try to appreciate every moment, right down to the feel of the…

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Stress-Free Dog? Your Attitude Counts

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …or context,” he says “Food for most pets is likely a more effective counterconditioner than petting or praise.” If you find that your dog is misbehaving a lot, rather than…

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Do You Walk Your Cat? How to Protect Your Feline Friend from Outdoor Risks

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …space. Bringing a carrier on outings can be unwieldy, so many people who go out with their cats have backpacks that are made especially for pets. Connie Lipton, who frequently…