Your Cat’s Litterbox
Location The litter box should be kept in a location that affords your cat some privacy, but is also conveniently located. Type of Litter You may need to experiment with several types before finding your cats preference. Number of Litter Boxes You should have at least as many litter boxes as you have cats. It […]
Dominant Dogs
For some people, the phrase “top dog” isn’t just a saying. It actually describes their dog. If you’ve got a dog who likes to boss you (or others) around, chances are you’ve got a dominance aggression problem in your household—a problem that could endanger you, your family, and others. Most dogs assume a neutral or […]
Introducing Your New Cat
Cat to Cat Introductions Confinement Confine your new cat to one medium-sized room with her litter box, food, water and a bed. Feed your resident pets and the newcomer on each side of the door to this room. This will help all of them to associate something enjoyable with each other’s smells. Next, use two […]
Digging
Digging is a completely normal K9 behavior. Yet the reasons behind the activity are varied. Your dog may dig to seek entertainment, comfort, escape or prey. The most effective approach to the problem is to address the cause of the digging. Here’s advice on how to figure out why your dog digs—and how to stop […]
Inside or Outside Cat
If you want your cat to live a long and healthy life, keep her inside. If you allow your cat to wander around on her own, without your supervision, she is susceptible to any of the following tragedies: being hit by a car ingesting a deadly poison like antifreeze or a pesticide being trapped by […]
Crate Training
If you have a new dog or puppy, you can use the crate to limit his access to the house until he learns all the house rules—like what he can and can’t chew on and where he can and can’t eliminate. A crate is also a safe way of transporting your dog in the car […]
