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Cat Injections: Training Your Cat to Love Injections Without Ruining Your Relationship

Dec 20th, 2011 – Is it difficult to give your cat injections? Do you worry that ensuring your cat gets proper veterinary care will ruined your relationship? Learn how to train your... Read More »

Behind the Scenes: Student Behavior Session with Dr Yin

Nov 27th, 2011 – A behind the scenes look at a behavior session for staff and volunteers. Here, we worked on training cats! Read More »

Training a Cat to Be Quiet: My Cat Meows Too Much, What Do I Do?

Oct 22nd, 2011 – Training a cat to be quiet is as simple as rewarding quiet behavior and removing the reward for meowing. Here's how to stop the incessant meowing. Read More »

Cat Meows Vary By Situation.  Can You Identify Different Meows?

Jul 31st, 2011 – Cat meows vary in pitch and duration, depending on the situation. Find out what researchers discovered about how well people can identify different cat meows. Read More »

How to Teach a Cat to Use a Cat Door

Jul 17th, 2011 – Have you tried to teach a cat to use a cat door? Here is one simple way to train your kitty to go through the door. Read More »

Cats Hunting Wildlife: Why It Is a Problem and What to do About It

Jul 6th, 2011 – A cat's hunting instinct can have a major impact on the local wildlife. So why do well fed house cats feel the need to hunt? Read More »

Unwanted Guests in Your Yard?  One Way to Keep Outdoor Cats and Dogs Off Your Property

Jun 23rd, 2011 – The Scarecrow animal deterrent system works to keep outdoor cats and dogs off your property. Read More »

Cloning Cats: Rainbow and CC Prove That Cloning Won’t Resurrect Your Pet

Jun 21st, 2011 – Cloning cats may seem like the perfect solution to bring back your beloved pet. However, Rainbow and her genetically-identical daughter, CC, prove that cloning won't... Read More »

Meowing Cats and Barking Dogs: Why Are Some Pets So Vocal?

Jun 13th, 2011 – Constantly meowing cats and barking dogs can get on their owners' nerves. Here's how to train those vocal pets to quiet down. Read More »

Kitten Socialization

Jun 4th, 2011 – Why is kitten socialization important? Every year, thousands of stray kittens are fostered and adopted out. The foster caretakers do their best to address the... Read More »

Compassionate Vet Care: Handling Pets in a Pet Friendly Manner

Jun 2nd, 2011 – Petcare professionals got into the profession because they love animals. But to truly provide compassionate vet care you have to start handling pets in a pet friendly... Read More »

Win a Free Nerdbook!

May 24th, 2011 – Enter to win a free copy of "The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook" Read More »

Vegetarian Cat?

Apr 20th, 2011 – Can cats be vegetarians? Several owners have asked me, “I’m a vegetarian and a cat lover. Are there vegetarian diets I can buy or make for my cat?" Read More »

Litter Box Problems Could Be Due to Physical Ailment

Feb 17th, 2011 – If your cat is defecating outside the litter box, the problem might be medical. A veterinary exam will tell you if kitty just can’t help herself. Read More »

What to Do When Your Cat Poops Outside the Box

Jan 31st, 2011 – While most cats are fastidious about eliminating in their litter box, many will poop outside the box some time during their life. Read More »

How to Safely Sleep With Your Pet

Jan 25th, 2011 – Be safe when sleeping with your pet by keeping him parasite-free, clean, and healthy, so you can avoid zoonotic diseases that pass from your pet to you. Read More »

Six Cold Weather Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats

Jan 19th, 2011 – Keep your dogs and cats safe in cold weather by keeping them warm and away from salt and other toxins. Read More »

Tips for Dealing with Urine Spraying in Cats

Jan 15th, 2011 – Urine spraying in cats can be caused by stress, outdoor cats, litter box hygiene issues, or feline spats. It can almost always be treated. Read More »

Fighting Cats Leave Family Frazzled

Jan 11th, 2011 – Everyone’s stressed when cats are fighting. Learn how to keep a truce and actually train them to like each other. Read More »

What to Do if Your Dog Raids the Litter Box

Dec 21st, 2010 – When a dog raids the litter box, there are many simple solutions, some inexpensive and others more elaborate. Read More »

Bad Dog Breath: Dogs’ Breath Can Be Worse Than Their Bite

Dec 9th, 2010 – Bad dog breath is often a sign of serious dental disease. A thorough cleaning under anesthesia can sweeten your pet's breath. Read More »

Is Your Dog Smarter if he has a Bigger Brain?

Nov 23rd, 2010 – Is your dog smarter than your cat because his brain is bigger? It turns out that brain size is not a measure of intelligence and cats can learn many tricks as quickly... Read More »

Nocturnal Cats

Oct 9th, 2010 – If your nocturnal cats are keeping you awake, don't worry, this article will provide you with tips for changing their nocturnal pattern and training quiet behavior at... Read More »

Cat Bites When Petted: When Purr Turns to Bite, Fangs for the Memories

Jul 10th, 2010 – If your cat bites when petted, she may be telling you she’s had enough. Find out why this behavior is so common and what you can do to improve your relationship. Read More »

The Importance of Training and Socializing Foster Kittens

Jun 8th, 2010 – Socialization is as important with foster kittens as their health. Kittens that have many positive experiences with new people, unfamiliar animals, a variety of... Read More »