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Pet Misbehaving? It Might Be Your Fault
By Mikkel Becker, April 27, 2017Fear, stress and anxiety are at the root of many problem behaviors in cats and dogs — and in some cases, human behavior is the direct cause of a pet’s actions. Many pet owners fail to understand… Full Article ›
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How to Help a Dog With Separation Anxiety
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 24, 2017Have you ever come home from work to find that your dog has chewed a hole in the door, pooped in the house or, according to the neighbors, barked incessantly? You may have chalked it up to boredom or… Full Article ›
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Does My Cat Have Separation Anxiety?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 17, 2017Are you frustrated when you come home to find that your cat has peed on your bed and shredded your favorite chair? Do the neighbors complain that he yowls all day? While there can be underlying… Full Article ›
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Do's and Don'ts to Help Kids and Pets Bond
By Mikkel Becker, April 12, 2017Spending time with a pet can be a valuable experience for a child. My 7-year-old daughter, Reagan, has been around dogs her entire life. From the moment she came home from the hospital, our two Pugs,… Full Article ›
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Socializing the Adult Dog: Sorting Good Advice From Bad
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, March 21, 2017One of the most common behavior problems I see among adult dogs is overly reactive or fearful behavior. People frequently think that when they see a dog that barks and lunges at other dogs or people… Full Article ›
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7 Things to Consider When Hiring a Pet Sitter
By Shayna Meliker, November 17, 2016Picking a pet sitter isn't a decision you should take lightly — but we're sure we don't need to tell you that! We bet you've already put more thought into who will be caring for your beloved cat or… Full Article ›
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7 Ways to Help De-stress Pets During Vet Visits
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, November 3, 2016There’s no two ways about it: Health care can be stressful. Whether we’re talking humans or animals, home or hospital care, many things medical are stressful. As a veterinarian, a mother and a… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog… Walk Between My Legs?
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, October 24, 2016You may have met a dog with this endearing tendency: He tries to walk between your legs — even if you’re not ready or he can’t quite fit. So, what is it he's trying to do? We asked Dr.… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Eat Grass or Houseplants?
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, September 22, 2016As many cat owners know, our feline friends often seem to love to eat grass and many household plants. While no one knows for sure why cats engage in this behavior, there are many theories as to… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Pet... Misbehave at the Veterinary Clinic?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, September 15, 2016As a practicing small animal veterinarian, one of the most common scenarios I encounter is clients feeling frustrated with how their pets behave at the veterinary hospital. Clients are often shocked… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Pet... Pace at Night?
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, September 13, 2016Evolutionarily speaking, we humans have taken pets into our households because they mesh well with our daily lives. Thankfully, that normally extends to our nighttime sleeping lives, too. While… Full Article ›
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7 Tips to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Cats
By Laura Cross , August 22, 2016Cats are one the most popular pets, but they’re taken to the vet far less often than dogs. What gives? Well, if you’re a cat owner, you probably already know one of the top reasons: Many cats… Full Article ›