The Tricks to Beat Boredom
April 23, 2009
One of the most important things you can do to keep your dog healthy, happy and out of trouble is to make sure your best friend isn't bored while you're away.
While it's true that they'll nap a good part of the time, you want to make sure that when he's awake, he has constructive, fun and challenging things to …Read more »
Puppy-proofing Your Home
April 23, 2009
Just like new mothers and fathers baby-proof their homes, you need to puppy-proof yours. Puppies have a lot of energy and, like babies, they're too young to know what they should and shouldn't get into. You need to make your home as safe as possible for your new bundle of joy.
Collect all small and breakable objects, such as anything …Read more »
Introducing Your Puppy to Your Other Pets
April 23, 2009
Do you have another dog? A cat or two? If you do, this makes your new puppy's arrival very stressful. Remember that your puppy has just left its mother, its siblings, and its home, so it's already stressed out and scared.
Avoid a nasty confrontation between your pets and your puppy whenever possible. (You know how hard it is to …Read more »
Chews Wisely(SM)
April 23, 2009
Chew products can be used safely and are an important component of a pet's dental care. Chew products also satisfy a dog's natural inclination for gnawing and chewing. When selecting a chew product for your pet, know your pet's chewing habits and make sure the product is the appropriate size and made of an appropriate material or ingredient. For example, …Read more »
Choosing the Right Toys For Your Dog
April 23, 2009
There are hundreds of toys for your pup to play with either by herself or for the two of you to play together. But how do you go about choosing the right toy for your dog?
Of course your dog will ultimately decide which toy she loves, so let her experiment a bit. Choose a few types of toys from the …Read more »
Teething
April 23, 2009
Puppies will nip and chew for several reasons, such as teething, looking for attention and boredom. Never encourage your puppy to nip. If he attempts to nip or grab at you, walk away. If your puppy does nip you, say âouch!â in a high-pitched voice and walk away.
Never squeeze your puppy's mouth shut, slap him or use any type …Read more »
Why is my dog scratching at his ears?
April 23, 2009
Occasional light scratching is normal. However, persistent scratching or pawing at the ears or head can be an indication of ear infection, injury, excess earwax, something lodged in the ear or skin problems. Some ear problems may not be easily visible and require a deep ear exam by a veterinarian to be properly evaluated. Any discharge, odor, redness, pain, swelling, …Read more »
Understanding Aggressive Behavior
April 23, 2009
It's important to understand why this happens, and what you can do about it.
If your cat displays aggression toward another cat, it's usually due to territorial issues. Unless two cats are litter mates or "siblings" from the time they're very young kittens, it will take them some time to adjust to one another. Review our Gentle Welcome article for …Read more »
Kitten-Proofing Your Home
April 23, 2009
Just like new parents must 'baby-proof' their homes, you must 'kitten-proof' yours before your new kitten arrives. Kittens have a lot of energy and they're very curious, so you need to make your home as safe as possible.
Collect all small and breakable objects like nick-knacks and put them in a room that's off-limits to your kitten. Keep the door …Read more »
Prevent Your Cat from Shredding the House to Pieces
April 23, 2009
All cats need to scratch to detach the outer shell on their nails so the new growth is exposed. If your cat doesn't scratch, the outer layer of its nails will continue to grow into its footpad, which is very painful. Cats also scratch to mark their territories and stretch their muscles and tendons. But, as some pet parents may …Read more »
