Puppies are adorable, but, ouch!, those teeth hurt! If at any time you’ve been nipped by a young dog or puppy, you’ll know that those teeth can be as knife-like as ice picks. Depending on their breed, dogs typically possess a pretty impregnable hide and can nip and be nipped with comparative impunity, but we… Read more »
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Is Owning A Black Cat, Bad Luck?
A Black Cat is Just a Cat The black cat has an unfortunate negative supernatural reputation. Many people fear black cats and associate them with bad luck. Historically they have been used in the supernatural rituals of Black Magic and linked to Witchcraft. This article is written to dispel this notion. For many years, I have volunteered… Read more »
How To Help Your Dog Overcome Separation Anxiety
Many dogs have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs exhibits behavior problems when they’re being left alone at home. This often leads to excessive barking, whining, chewing, house soiling and other types of destructive behavior. If your dog can comfortably spend the night away from you, then it is very likely your dog does not… Read more »
4 Things To Think About Before Declawing Your Cat
Declawing is a major surgery known as onychectomy, performed under anesthesia, that removes the tip of each digit (from the first knuckle out) of the cat’s forepaws. There is a slight chance of death in the surgery, and a declawed cat may have an increased risk of infection and life-long discomfort in its paws. This… Read more »
Behavior Training Your Cat
Yes, cats can be trained! Learning cat behaviors before you start training them would be a good idea for anyone that is going to train a cat’s behavior. A cat can jump and land on its feet as this is a natural instinct for a cat. When a kitten is born the cushion in… Read more »
