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...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in June 2012: Two of our indoor cats got out of the house the other day. When we realized it, panic ensued. It was a horrible flashback to 23 years ago when our two dogs broke out of a temporary enclosure we built for them. Both stories...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in May 2012: Warm weather and longer days mean spending more time outside enjoying our backyards, beaches and local parks during the summer. Include your pets in the fun, too. Just be aware of some necessary safeguards. Heat & Sun You...
