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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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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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Reading Time: 2 minutes …natural 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…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes …in, get to know people and their cats before making inquiries. They will share their experiences with new litters, awards won in cat shows, and adventures of kittens in new…
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Reading Time: 5 minutes …Fear Free Pets Award. She writes about pet care, health and behavior, and cats in the arts. She’s also the author of “Cats for the GENIUS.” Her feline muses are…
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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,…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …just hanging out. A fearful dog who is new to your home may feel most secure inside a kennel while he observes his new surroundings. Beginning The Socialization Process Give…
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Reading Time: 3 minutes …food if fed at night. It seemed to work. Monitoring Our Own Stress Although we were stressed by the immensity of the move (new environment, new roads, new life), we…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Reading Time: 2 minutesCongratulations on your new bundle of joy. Have you scheduled your puppy’s first veterinary visit? Puppies are works in progress, eager to explore their new world, but…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes …to the local pet store to sniff around? Can you take him on a car ride to a new place? At the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary we like to take…