By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically...
Year: 2019
Senior 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...
Puppy 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,...
How 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...
Well-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...
Benefits 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...
Cat 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...
Cat 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...
How to Calm Anxious Cats
Cat Scared of Strangers: How to Calm Anxious Cats Cats may be fearful of strangers or visitors for several reasons....
Bringing 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...