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There’s No Place Like…Place

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …States and internationally. 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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What Cats Want and Need: The Science Behind Their Happiness

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …the lead animal trainer for Fear Free Pets. She is a certified behavior consultant and trainer who specializes in reward-based training that’s partnered closely with the pet’s veterinary team. Mikkel…

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Fear Free Puppy Visit Tips Lead to Less Anxiety for Family’s Adult Dogs, Too

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …if he’d been a cat, he’d have purred,” Keith said. “I can’t imagine going to a veterinary practice now that doesn’t use this approach. It’s a whole new world for…

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The Nose Knows: Scent Game For Dogs Builds Confidence

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Reading Time: 3 minutes new situations and around strange dogs. But because Diane and Lilly work away from other dogs, just the two of them as a team, Lilly is not just able to…

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How To Trim Puppy Nails Without a Fuss

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutesPuppy nails are sharp. Because puppies have yet to learn that jumping on people is unwanted, those sharp nails can do some damage to your skin. It’s…

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On The Up And Up And The Down Low: What Cats Need In The Way Of Physical Space

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …safe places throughout the day. Your cat may retreat to these safe places when she encounters loud noises, new smells, strangers, and other feline stressors. Your cat will want to…

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Cats Life at Home Training & Grooming

Clawful Behavior

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …a cat that’s really into her scratching post? The good news is that you can enable your cat’s need to scratch and still protect your furniture. Investing in several good…

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Nurseries And Foster Homes Give Kittens A Head Start

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Reading Time: 2 minutesYoung kittens are so adorable that it’s hard to imagine they are the animals at greatest risk in shelters. Kittens found outdoors and relinquished to shelters often…

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Why Do Some Dogs Watch TV?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …the viewing habits (or lack thereof) of dogs in homes in Los Angeles and New York City. His team left security cameras inside these homes to gauge the interest among…

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How Much Protein Does Your Cat Need?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …for energy or use to make new proteins. Cats cannot make all 22 amino acids they need; they need to get eleven of these (the essential amino acids) from food….