Archive for 2019
Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically for our dogs and cats, and one that is rarely…
Read MoreSenior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs
As happens with humans, dogs often slow down both physically and mentally as they get older. Caring for an aging dog requires different considerations when compared with the days when…
Read MorePuppy Mills: Tough Life for Dogs
The following is a feature story that appeared in Best Friends magazine. By Elizabeth Oreck Every year at this time, families across the country look forward to the tradition of…
Read MoreHow to do CPR on your Dog
Here’s a huge collection of printable posters to keep up around your house, apartment, or office. These posters explain how to do cpr on a dog and other animals, plus…
Read MoreWell-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization
Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant If you want a well-trained, well-mannered, well-socialized dog, interact multiple times every day with your dog, with…
Read MoreBenefits of Relationship Based Dog Training
Relationship-Based Dog Training: Benefits By Best Friends’ behavior consultants The behavior consultants at Best Friends have found that animal training built on a trusting relationship is the most kind —…
Read MoreCat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning
Cat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning Your cat can be easily stressed or frightened by all sorts of things that happen in or around your home. The behavior modification techniques of…
Read MoreCat Crate Training Instructions and Tips
Cat Crate Training: Instructions and Tips By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant By training your cat to relax in a crate, both you and your cat will have…
Read MoreHow to Calm Anxious Cats
Cat Scared of Strangers: How to Calm Anxious Cats Cats may be fearful of strangers or visitors for several reasons. A common reason is lack of experience with visitors when…
Read MoreBringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems
Bringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant Before you bring your new dog home, there are a number of ways that you…
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