Separation Anxiety: How You Can Prevent It
April 24, 2009
Separation anxiety in pets is caused by the stress and fear of being left alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize the stress your pet experiences when you leave home. Learn how to spot separation anxiety symptoms and what you can do if your pet experiences it.
Common symptoms of separation anxiety:
Save Your Screens From Your Cat's Scratch Attacks
April 24, 2009
Now that warm weather is here, you may be welcoming the fresh air and sunshine by opening the windows. But your feisty feline may just see this as an invite to climb or scratch your window screens.
Screen scratching can become a sticky situation for many Pet Parents. Feline expert and PetSmart veterinarian Dr. Robyn Jaynes, weighs in on the subject: …Read more »
Tips to Prevent Unnecessary and Unfortunate Dog Bites
April 24, 2009
All dogs can bite. Even if you think, “Not my dog!” it could happen.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 800,000 Americans seek medical attention for dog bites. Of those, more than half are children. There are campaigns like National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which occurs the third week of May, that help raise awareness …Read more »
Did you know ... cats eat in cycles?
April 24, 2009
Many cats eat in cycles, a trait passed down from wild ancestors that hunted for food. Don't mistake these peaks and valleys as signs that your cat dislikes its food. Switching pet food brands frequently in response to your cat's whims can reinforce bad eating habits and create finicky eaters.
For more information about Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, visist …Read more »
Did you know... it's normal for dogs and cats to eat grass?
April 24, 2009
It's normal for dogs and cats to eat grass. In fact, dogs in the wild eat grass to supplement their diet with vegetation. You don't have to discourage your pet from nibbling on grass unless the ground has been treated with herbicides, insecticides or fertilizers, or unless eating grass causes vomiting.
Things to think about when adopting a cat
April 24, 2009
Is a cat the right pet for you? Your cat will depend on you throughout her life, and with proper care, may live 15 years or more. Here are some things to help you decide whether or not a cat is the right pet for you and, if so, what kind of cat to adopt.
New Pet Know How: Dog Crate Training
April 24, 2009
In addition to proper health and hygiene, the social development of your dog is critical to its well-being as a productive member of your family. Like schooling for children, pet training provides dogs with discipline, boundaries and knowledge of what is expected of him/her. The accredited pet trainers at PetSmart can help you and your dog - using positive reinforcement …Read more »
PetSmart Adoptions Associate Success Story - Buster
April 24, 2009
PetSmart associate Brittney remembers the first day that Buster came into her life.
“I was 10 years old and had just moved. I didn't really know anybody and my dog had recently died. My mom decided it was time for me to get a new dog. I wasn't too thrilled but when I …Read more »
Calm Your Dog's Thunderstorm Phobia
April 24, 2009
Dogs seem to know the storm is coming before the first flash of lightning and first clap of thunder. Some begin to look for a place to hide. Some start to shake uncontrollably and drool. Some even commit acts of serious destruction in an attempt to escape. They are in the fierce grip of thunderstorm phobia.
What is thunderstorm phobia?
How to Keep Cats from Counter-Hopping
April 24, 2009
Cats have a natural love for vertical exploration as well as amazing jumping abilities, as most Pet Parents have witnessed. But, for safety's sake, sometimes keeping your cat from jumping onto certain places may be in order, for example, a hot stove or a bucket on a kitchen counter filled with a cleaning solution.
Here are some ways to keep cats …Read more »
