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To the Rescue: How to Make Friends With a Friend's Cat
While my house is feline-free, I've got plenty of friends with kitty housemates. Most of the time, they're pretty receptive to my overtures, but here's an easy tip I've learned the sharp way.
When reaching out to pet a cat, approach with fingers tucked under and fist together.
I Need Your Help . . . Dealing With Aggressive Dogs on Walks
Nothing turns a walk time from rad to bad quicker than a foul-tempered pooch. I'd hazard a guess that very few, very lucky pet owners have never encountered an aggressive dog while out and about — even an attempted lunge is scary stuff — and what if it continues on way too far? Community member Beaner explains:
We've been going in the woods off-leash ever since we had our dog and, last weekend, the same dog went after him for the third time.
I Need Your Help . . . Ear Protection From Rain?
Rainy days go away! Not only does the wet stuff totally annoy some pets, it can be harmful, too. Check out this message about a three-year-old blue American Pitbull:
We rescued Diva at seven months old, and she had already had her ears clipped.
Pet Peeves: Can I Put My Moisturizer on My Dogs' Paws?
Q: My dog's paw pads are super dry, so dry they're nearly cracking. I know cold weather is coming soon and this will worsen — can I rub some of my lotion or Vaseline on them?
A: I commend your concern for bow owwies on the paw pads but you need to be careful what you rub him down with.
Pet Peeves: How Do I Know If My Dog's Toy Is Too Small?
Q: I was soooo excited for my new dog, I went out and bought a ton of "puppy" toys . . .
Pet Peeves: How Do I Clean My Dog's Eyes?
Q: I just recently got a little Boston Terrier who seems to have been neglected by his previous owners. I have an appointment with the vet for next week, but I wanted to know some good products to protect/clean his eye?
A: Congratulations!
Pet Peeves: Why Does My Dog Snore?
I know I'm not the only one whose home includes a four-legged snorer — North makes noises in his sleep that friends can hear in the next room or even over the phone. There are several possible reasons for the odd sounds coming out of those wriggly noses and I've gathered a bunch below:
- Smooshies. Breeds with smushed faces or short snouts can be predisposed to snoring problems.
Pet Peeves: I Need to Get a Grip on Walktime!
Q: Although we're working on training, my 100-pound dog still sometimes pulls on the leash. Since I'm not that much bigger than he is (weight-wise), I'm always worried I'll drop the lead. Do you have any tips on getting a better grip?
Pet Peeves: My Hamster Hates Her Wheel!
Q: My hamster, Nibbles, doesn't ever seem to want to go on her wheel. I never hear it squeaking at night and I'm constantly watching her during the day, and she hates it. When I try to coax her on, she hops right off – my mice were always on their wheel, what's wrong with this hamster of mine?
Pet Peeves: Kitty Confuses Chair For Litterbox!
Q: My kitty keeps peeing on a chair in my living room. At first I wasn't sure, but I know that stench all too well and several times it's still been damp to the touch when I get home from work. I don't want this problem to spread so how do I save my couch and other chairs?
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