Getting a pet is a wonderful experience. If you don’t know what you are getting into, on the other hand, it can be a misadventure. There are pros and cons to pet ownership, but the pros will always outweigh the cons. Pet ownership is a wonderful minefield filled with surprises, for better and for worse….
Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain
Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show on television, I noticed that all the show dogs had natural, undocked tails. Why? A: Many countries ban cosmetic tail docking, or amputation of the tail, because the risks of long-term problems are greater than…
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you’re the one coughing up fur balls, take heart. There are many little ways to cut the cost of pet care that will add up to big savings. According to one survey, owning a dog costs an…
10 Signs That You May Need a New Pet
Pets bring companionship, love, and joy into our lives. They provide us with a sense of purpose and can even improve our mental and physical health. But how do you know when it’s time to get a new pet? Here are 10 signs that you may need a new pet. 1. You Have Money to…
Cats and Dogs Don’t Interbreed, But Other Species Do
Q: Can cats and dogs breed with each other? A: No. Their anatomy, physiology and breeding behaviors are too different. However, interspecies breeding does occur in some other animals. Surprisingly, there are more than 40 examples of crosses involving different species of wild cats, such as lions and tigers, or domestic cats and wild cats….
Protect Pets From Halloween Antics
Q: I dread Halloween because my dog, Bruiser, is afraid of the costumed trick-or-treaters. He cowers from children who aren’t wearing masks and barks ferociously at those who are, sometimes scaring them to tears. I want this year to be different, but I don’t know what to do. A: Costumed children can look like monsters,…
Cats Especially Sensitive to Black Widow Spider Venom
Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am concerned that some of the black, shiny spiders may be black widows. Are black widow spiders dangerous to cats? A: Cats are especially sensitive to the toxin of the black widow spider, the most venomous spider in North…
PHOTOS: Meet These Adorable Twin Cats Who Have the Most Beautiful Eyes
A pair of identical twin cats have taken the internet by storm for their pristine white coats and their contrasting blue and green eyes. Meet Iriss and Abyss, two crossbred, domestic cats who live in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, with their 37-year-old owner, Pavel Dyagilev. (Courtesy of Pavel Dyagilev) Dyagilev, an event host and voice and speech trainer,…
How Often to Bathe Your Pets
Since bathing your pets isn’t always easy or fun for you or your pet, you might wonder what’s actually necessary when it comes to how often to bathe your pets. Since dogs and cats generally groom themselves, it’s uncommon to have to bathe your dog more than once a month, and cats should not be…
Cats Resistant to Tetanus
Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabid animal had inflicted the wound, but did not administer a tetanus shot. When I cut myself in the yard, my doctor gave me a tetanus shot. Should I request the same for my cat? A: That’s not necessary,…
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