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My Pets Survived Our Home Renovations and Yours Can, Too

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …the construction, we introduced them to food puzzles and new interactive toys and a new backyard wading pool. I also continued to take certified therapy pets Kona and Casey to…

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Fear, stress, and puppy brain development: what to know

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …dogs essentially domesticated themselves when human civilization developed to the point that it could be a source of food. “Humans created a new environmental niche,” says Jessica Hekman, DVM, Ph.D….

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New to Cats? Litter Box Basics for Beginners

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …unscented; clay granules; soft sandlike litter; litter pearls; litter made of wheat, newspaper, sawdust, even pine. In a study by a veterinary behaviorist, it was found that cats generally prefer…

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Old Cat, New Tricks

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes Who says you can’t teach an old cat new tricks? This is Roxy, who is nearly 15. She never before saw the Friskies Pull ‘n…

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Cure Feline “Indoorosis”: How To Introduce Hunting Feeders in 3 Easy Steps

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …needs, we are creating a whole new syndrome of disease. I am calling it “indoorosis.” This syndrome includes obesity, urinary tract disease, and behavior problems, which can be the deadliest…

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Will Work for Mice

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …habitat destruction, threats from unfriendly neighbors, regressive city ordinances, or anything in between, our Barn Cat program allows us to match them with new homes, watched over by understanding caretakers…

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Safe and Stress-Free Getaways With Your Dogs

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …and eager for new adventures in new places may demonstrate these behaviors: destroying pillows or other items, constantly seeking your attention, barking at things outside, begging for food more and…

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The Pandemic Is Transforming Lives—for Pets and People

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …Working from home has allowed pet parents to spend more time with their furry companions, producing a new appreciation and understanding of the human-animal bond. It’s changing work habits and…

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Road Trip: How to Make RV Travel Safe, Fun for Pets

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …a secure hiding or resting place for your animals. I have acclimated cats to a new home with the use of a cat carrier, which provide a secure “cave” for…

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Hear, Hear. Dogs Detect Differences Between Languages, Gibberish

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutes Do dogs study language? New research shows they may have better language abilities than we realize. Though I’m a native English speaker, I’ve learned some Spanish,…