How do you prepare to bring a young cat to a home with an older dog in the residence? You’ll be glad to know that dogs are usually friendly and sociable. They are more open to meeting a new member of the household. Since your pet dog is friendlier, adjust the setup to ensure theContinue reading “How To Introduce A Young Cat To An Older Dog”
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Litter Box Avoidance Issues May Be Caused By Negative Associations
There are a lot of possible reasons why your pet cat might start doing her business outside the litter box even though she has been reliable enough to use that same box before. One of the usual reasons why this happens is that there is something that happened which distressed her while doing her businessContinue reading “Litter Box Avoidance Issues May Be Caused By Negative Associations”
Weight Loss Programs Tips For Obese Pets
Animals become obese when they have too many calories in their meals. So you need to talk with your vet to properly plan your pet’s meal. You can work out the number of calories to give, which food to give, and how much food to prepare. Your pet’s diet should have fiber and fats. YourContinue reading “Weight Loss Programs Tips For Obese Pets”
Which Foods Are Best For Rabbits?
Experts say that a rabbit should eat fibrous food such as grass, hay, fruit, and vegetables. This type of food should compose 90% of their diet. The pellet should only make up 10% of the diet. However, most owners prefer giving more pellets because it is more convenient. Some owners find it cumbersome to findContinue reading “Which Foods Are Best For Rabbits?”
How To Discourage Your Cat From Spray Marking Your House
When your cat is into spray marking, you might have noticed certain areas that she likes to mark. The most effective way of discouraging her to go back to this particular area is to make it unappealing. Here are some suggestions to stop your cat from spray marking: If your cat likes to mark aContinue reading “How To Discourage Your Cat From Spray Marking Your House”
Is Your Cat at Risk for Heartworm Disease ?
Yes! You should assume that all cats are at risk for contracting heartworms. The disease has no preference to age, sex, or breed. Talk to your vet about yearly heartworm testing as well as a monthly heartworm prevention program. Heartworms can often be as long as a foot. They are capable of invading the heart,Continue reading “Is Your Cat at Risk for Heartworm Disease ?”
What to Do If Your Japanese Bobtail Cat ScratchesHer Eye
If you own a cat or have been around cats then you are probably already aware of how much cats love to climb, go on the hunt, and prowl around indoors and outdoors. Sometimes these instinctive habits can get cats into trouble or even cause an injury. Eye injuries are especially dangerous as a slightContinue reading “What to Do If Your Japanese Bobtail Cat ScratchesHer Eye”
What is Tear Duct Blockage in Cats Like the Japanese Bobtail?
Cats like the Japanese Bobtail can have occasional or regular tear duct blockage.If you notice that your Japanese Bobtail cat’s eyes are irritated, watery, or even swollen, give your vet a call. In some cases, your Japanese Bobtail cat’s eyes may be watery or give off a green or yellow discharge if there is debrisContinue reading “What is Tear Duct Blockage in Cats Like the Japanese Bobtail?”
Is Rawhide Dangerous for Dogs?
Have you ever wondered if your dog can have rawhide treats or not? It can be hard to find the right treat for your pup. Some of the larger dog breeds enjoy eating chewy treats and hard bones. One such treat that is often given to pets are bones made with rawhide. Whether rawhide shouldContinue reading “Is Rawhide Dangerous for Dogs?”
How to Hold a Puppy Like the Yorkie
Are you familiar with the best way to hold a puppy like a baby Yorkie? Yes, there’s definitely a preferred or right way and a wrong or unpreferred way to hold a small dog or puppy. The first step is to pick up the Basset Hound with both hands by placing your hands under theContinue reading “How to Hold a Puppy Like the Yorkie”