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Veterinary Technicians And Owners: Working Together For Positive Pet Experiences

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…your pet’s favorite blanket, toy, and/or treat for familiarity. Remind the veterinary technician of any old or new concerns. Breathe! Your nerves may increase your pet’s nerves, so trust yourself…

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When “Fine” Isn’t

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…I asked, “When you introduced her to new people, did she run right up to them, all wiggly? Trying to kiss them? When she met other dogs, was she the…

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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 minutesReading Time: 3 minutes A new study casts doubt on a mainstay of teaching dogs to stay home alone. Here’s what it found. Everyone’s heard the advice: ignore your dog…

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Cat Play the Right Way: 7 Mistakes to Avoid

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…when you’ve killed the same toy twice, it’s dead. Cats need new toys from time to time—how often depends on how quickly your cat stops playing with the toys he…

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Tips and Tactics to Work Your Senior Dog’s Brain

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…experts confirm what we have always hoped: You can teach an old dog new tricks and the payoff may result in a healthy brain up for new challenges. “Yes, canine…

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Help Your Pet Have a Happy and Fear Free Halloween

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…From ringing doorbells to monstrous masks, these new sights and sounds can create high anxiety for pets. However, when you follow these simple suggestions, you can give your pet a…

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AniMeals On Wheels: Pet Food Deliveries Support Seniors and Reduce FAS

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…to launch new programs and expand existing pet support resources in more communities across the country. “We will also undertake research initiatives to better understand what Meals on Wheels clients…

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Will Separation Anxiety Strike After Coronavirus?

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…In many places, a record number of dogs have been adopted from shelters/rescues. That’s great news. Especially for individuals who had been re-homed several times, there is data (and anecdotal…

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One-Time Scare? How Single-Event Learning Affects Dogs

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…training challenges after hearing a sudden, loud noise while learning something new Certified dog behavior consultant, Amy Cook, PhD, CDBC, CPDT-KA, explains, “We’re hardwired to learn quickly and modify our…