Oct 21, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Pets, Recreation
Last month we discussed healthy physical exercise for your pets. Equally important – if not more so – is healthy mental exertion. While cats and dogs are arguably the most domesticated of all animals, they are still descended from wild animals that engage in hunting,...
Oct 2, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Pets, Recreation
Exercise, appropriate to your pet’s condition and age, is very important to their physical and mental health. The challenge with providing physical exercise for your pet is the question of how much is enough, too little or too much. Too little exercise can be the...
Sep 20, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets
I originally wrote this post in August 2012: Last month, we discussed what aggressive behavior is and how it can worsen without intervention. This month, we’ll cover how to rehabilitate aggressive behavior. The Best Defense . . . As with most things, the best way to...
Sep 20, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets
I originally wrote this post in July 2012: Few things threaten the relationship between dogs and humans more than your dog showing aggressive behavior. We can feel so conflicted and vulnerable when a potentially dangerous problem emerges. It damages the trust bond...
Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Food & Nutrition, Pets, Recreation, Safety
I originally wrote this post in December 2011: Call it New Year’s Resolutions or a To Do List. Either way, as you look to the New Year, what changes or habits do you want to adopt for your pets? In this Pet Passions column, I review topics from this past year, with an...
Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Pets
I originally wrote this post in November 2011: Cats are an attractive pet for many people because they tend to be fairly easy to care for. Provide good food, a litter box, affection, interactive play time and you have a ready-made pet. So it’s understandable how...
