Dogs can be easily spoiled especially if they are new. We give them what they want and give in when they whine. The following steps below will help unspoil your dog. Avoid holding your dog for a very long time. This will only spoil your dog even more. Your dog will get used to being …
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How To Determine the Status of a Stray Cat
Stray cats are very common, and for a compassionate observer they pose a unique challenge. The challenge we often face as compassionate observers is figuring out whether the stray cat has merely wandered further than normal from a loving home, is truly lost, has been abandoned or is not really stray, but rather feral (never …
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Get Rid of Fleas
Springtime will be upon us soon. If you are a pet owner you may soon be wondering how to get rid of fleas. There are plenty of choices available but what is the best way to get rid of fleas? Having both cats and dogs, I have had the “enjoyable” experience of treating both species …
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How To Understand How Dogs Learn
Dogs learn much the same as we do – through experience, trial and error. They understand the connection between behavior and consequence. There are three common ways to get them to perform a behavior: luring, shaping and catching. Luring is physically getting your dog to move in a particular way by manipulating where his nose …
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How To Groom a Cat
Would you want to bathe using your tongue on a daily basis? I didn’t think so. But that’s exactly what cats do. You’ll never hear them complaining about it, either – or if you do, you probably won’t recognize the complaint. No, cats are generally very stoic about their grooming practices, quietly doing as much …
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Do Your Own Dog Grooming
Grooming your dog is about much more than simply keeping your dog looking good, it is about hygiene and good health. Grooming includes more than just brushing the coat, it includes caring for your dog’s teeth, toes, and other appendages. Grooming untangles hair, removes loose hair, stimulates oil, provides a weekly change to check for …
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How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact thelife of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide to bring home any animal. Are pets allowed in your home? Check your lease for pet restrictions as some condos, apartments and housing associations …
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Determining a Food Allergy in a Dog—Allergy Symptoms
A dog can develop food sensitivities over time, just like humans. People often assume that the allergy is related to something recently added to the diet. In reality, your pet may have been eating the same food for several years before an allergy develops. Dog allergies, just as human allergies, can be identified and treated, …
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How To Give Cats Oral Medication
Your veterinarian may prescribe oral medication for your cat in a wide range of situations. For your cat’s health to improve, it is important that these medications are given on schedule and according to the vet’s instructions. This can be tricky, as many cats absolutely hate any kind of medication. There are a few tips …
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How To Treat a Dog Bite
First you hear the snarl. Then you see the bared teeth. You have only a moment to decide what to do. In that moment of hesitation, the dog pounces and you feel the pain shooting through your body. You’ve been bit. Now what? Follow the steps below if you find yourself in this tough situation. …
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