Though the holidays can be an exciting and enjoyable time for people, they can be problematic for some of...
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Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
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“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful. Most often this “shyness”...
Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions
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Is your cat not using the litter box? Cats stop using their litter boxes for a variety of reasons, including...
Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn’t Rescue One
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Because it’s sad to see pet store puppies in cages, many people want to “rescue” them by buying them. While...
Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
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By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically...
Senior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Relationship-Based Dog Training: Benefits By Best Friends’ behavior consultants The behavior consultants at Best Friends have found that animal training...