Children can have the most amazing relationships with dogs if both are taught how to properly interact and respect...
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Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets
Though the holidays can be an exciting and enjoyable time for people, they can be problematic for some of...
Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
“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
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
Because it’s sad to see pet store puppies in cages, many people want to “rescue” them by buying them. While...
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 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...
Choosing a Pet: Kittens and Cats
Choosing a Pet Kittens or cats Contrary to popular opinion, many cats are social animals and love attention. Though most...