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Pet Ownership

August 14, 2018

Introducing Your New Cat to Family Dogs

You have decided to add a cat to your family and want to know how to introduce your dog to your new cat. Prior to adopting a new cat, you should

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August 8, 2018

Cats and Kids

STEP 1: Training Your Child Some cats enjoy children, but not all felines can tolerate sticky fingers, rough tugs on the tail, or the general

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August 1, 2018

Housetraining Your Puppy

Housetraining a puppy requires time, vigilance, patience, and commitment. By following this procedure, you can minimize house soiling incidents.

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July 25, 2018

Cat Intro 101

Research has shown that a single hostile encounter between two unfamiliar cats can set the tone for their relationship for a long time to come. To

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adopt a cat

July 18, 2018

Bringing Home a New Cat

Whether your new cat is coming from a shelter, a home, an urban street or a country barn, the first twenty-four hours in your home are special and

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July 11, 2018

Allergies to Cats

This was, in part, originally written for a shelter in the Houston area that was regularly presented with unwanted cats due to "allergies." What we

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July 4, 2018

Before You Get Your Puppy

While bringing a new puppy home is exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. Dr. Ian Dunbar’s book outlines common, predictable puppy problems and

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June 26, 2018

After You Get Your Puppy

Our Behavior team equips each new puppy parent with this book to give them a comprehensive overview of their puppy, including: The final chapter

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