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March 23, 2020
Dog Problems? Cat Concerns? Here’s How to Find Pet Behavior Help
Dog Problems? Cat Concerns? Here’s How to Find Pet Behavior Help
Finding pet behavior help for your cat, or for dog behavior problems can be a challenge. I’ve provided lots of articles explaining cat behavior (how to stop meowing, for example, or dealing with cat aggression), as well as puppy and … Continue reading →
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March 18, 2020
Social Distancing: Grief & Mourning the Loss of Normalcy
Social Distancing: Grief & Mourning the Loss of Normalcy
Social distancing–hate it, love it, the reality means we grieve the loss of normalcy. A kind of “little death” that doesn’t rise to the level of true loss (until it does, when someone we know dies). Yet all the emotions … Continue reading →
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March 13, 2020
Why Dogs Bark & How to Stop A Dog from Barking
Why Dogs Bark & How to Stop A Dog from Barking
“Will you please, for the love of doG, stop barking!” We love our dogs, but when noisy dogs get revved up, dog barking can drive us nuts. Bravo has a “demand attention” barking problem that rattles the roof. He also … Continue reading →
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March 11, 2020
Dear Science, We Owe You An Apology. Love, Humanity
Dear Science, We Owe You An Apology. Love, Humanity
My colleague and friend, veterinarian Dr. Liz Bales, sent me this guest post in response to the coronavirus situation. I’ve previously written about pet diseases that can make you sick, but the COVID-19 goes way beyond that. While not exactly … Continue reading →
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How to Stop MEOWING! 6 Ways to Silence Loud Mouth #Cats
How to Stop MEOWING! 6 Ways to Silence Loud Mouth #Cats
Is a new cat in your future? With spring right around the corner, kitten season may bless you with a new feline friend. But can you predict talkative cats? Heck, cat meowing may be one way cats show love. My … Continue reading →
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March 6, 2020
What Is Homeopathy? Can Homeopathic Nosodes Replace Vaccines?
What Is Homeopathy? Can Homeopathic Nosodes Replace Vaccines?
I recently received an email from a dog lover, anxious to protect her dogs from disease using homeopathic nosodes. Her dogs had bad experiences in the past with pharmaceutical vaccinations. With plans for a new puppy or two in the … Continue reading →
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March 4, 2020
Pet Poison Alert! 199 Poison Pet Plants & What to Do
Pet Poison Alert! 199 Poison Pet Plants & What to Do
Here in Texas, many folks spend this time of year preparing for spring gardens. The past few weeks, we’ve dug out old roses (many infected with rose rosetta disease, arg!), and planted new ones, along with other perennials. My tulips, … Continue reading →
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February 26, 2020
National Cat Health Month: 11 Ways to Promote Kitty Purrs
National Cat Health Month: 11 Ways to Promote Kitty Purrs
February is National Cat Health Month. In the past, I’ve also written about the CATalyst Council declaring September to be Happy Healthy Cat Month, dedicated to finding ways to keep kitty companions happy, healthy and purring all year long. Keeping … Continue reading →
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February 24, 2020
6 Easy Fresh Breath Tips & How to Brush Doggy Teeth (Without Getting Bit!)
6 Easy Fresh Breath Tips & How to Brush Doggy Teeth (Without Getting Bit!)
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. And it’s not too late to get your pets’ pearly whites checked out by your veterinarian. Often the doctor has some great tips for keeping cat teeth clean and dog breath at bay, … Continue reading →
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February 20, 2020
Himalayan Wolf Uniquely Adapted to High Altitude Life
Himalayan Wolf Uniquely Adapted to High Altitude Life
In my recent book DOG LIFE, I enjoyed writing about the forebears of our dogs, the wolf. The book includes several sections with information about the wolf through evolution and history. You’ll find three wolf species (Gray Wolf, Red Wolf, … Continue reading →
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