I’m Vegan: Can I Own a Pet?

I’m Vegan: Can I Own a Pet?

As a vegan, you’ve chosen not to use animal products in any form, and your diet and clothing preferences reflect that so that your life is in harmony with your beliefs. Lately, though, you’ve been thinking about adopting a cat or dog. You’d certainly choose one from a rescue group or no-kill shelter. This aligns […]

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Caring for a Goldendoodle Puppy

Caring for a Goldendoodle Puppy

Labradoodles were the first doodles bred in the early 1980s when a breeder in Australia successfully crossed a labrador with a standard poodle for a vision-impaired person. Since then, hybrid doodles have become popular pets because of their reputation as smart, loving, allergy-friendly dogs. Along with Aussiedoodles, Bernedoodles, schnoodles, and whoodles, one of the most […]

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The Attack of the Killer Kittehs: Stopping Kitten Biting and Kitten Attacks

The Attack of the Killer Kittehs: Stopping Kitten Biting and Kitten Attacks

Kittens are pretty cute, and that might be for good reason. If you have ever experienced the wild behaviors of a pint-sized predator, you probably realize that the cute may just be a survival instinct.  Having a kitten doesn’t mean that you need to tolerate kitten biting, scratching, or other random kitten attacks. Animal Medical […]

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Adopting a New Puppy: Tips and Tricks for the First Days

Adopting a New Puppy: Tips and Tricks for the First Days

Is your house feeling a little empty lately? You may be considering adopting a new puppy to keep things exciting (and adorable). If you are, you might not realize that in addition to all the fun a new puppy brings, they are also a lot of work! If you’re wondering just what’s involved, you’ve come […]

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Cat Attack: Why Is My Cat Bullying the Puppy?

Cat Attack: Why Is My Cat Bullying the Puppy?

Does your dog walk through the house in terror and look around corners to check for the cat? Is your cat a bully that makes your dog’s life a nightmare? If your cat acts like the schoolyard ruffian, you are not alone! Cat aggression is a common behavior, and in fact, Cornell University’s College of […]

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All the Essentials: Foundational Training for Your Kitten

All the Essentials: Foundational Training for Your Kitten

Kittens are, first and foremost, endlessly cute and have a boundless energy and curiosity every cat owner adores. But when it comes to some of the problems like accidents around the home and scratches all over the furniture, your adorable cherub may resemble a mini-monster. This is why cats, like dogs, need the foundational skills […]

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Breaking the Digging Habit in Puppies and Dogs

Breaking the Digging Habit in Puppies and Dogs

Is your yard filled with holes? Does your dog regularly escape through a self-made hole under the fence or arrive at the back door with muddy paws and a dirt-covered muzzle? It’s hard to find fault with dogs, but if we “dig deep”, we can come up with a few things! Digging is a natural […]

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The Ups and Downs of House Training Your Pet

The Ups and Downs of House Training Your Pet

There are so many satisfying moments in the life of a pet owner, but few can truly compete with successful house training. When your pet learns to go to the bathroom (in places you designate and time you approve of), it is nothing short of a life-affirming victory. This is partially because learning this new […]

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5 Ways to Encourage Good Behavior in Dogs

5 Ways to Encourage Good Behavior in Dogs

Dogs are full of energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity. They are much like toddlers that way, in the sheer fact that they can get into mischief in the blink of an eye.  Dogs (of all ages) are also a quick study on which behaviors earn rewards – like your attention. This is all well and good, […]

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7 Puppy Behaviors You Shouldn’t Overlook (or Excuse)

7 Puppy Behaviors You Shouldn’t Overlook (or Excuse)

Puppies may be quite clumsy at times, but they are actually incredibly skilled. They have the special abilities to leap into our hearts, cover us from head to know in puppy kisses, and make us wonder what life was like before their adoption and homecoming.  Despite their scrumptious goodness, some puppies have terrible manners. They […]

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