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How to stop your cat from stealing food
Is your cat stealing food from the table? Many cats do this—and not always because they are hungry. Stealing food is similar to hunting, and Mother Nature dictates to the cat that, if an opportunity arises, it must be taken. But not everyone wants to eat from the same plate with the family cat. In…
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Cat behavior
How to stop your cat from stealing food
Is your cat stealing food from the table? Many cats do this—and not always because they are hungry. Stealing food is similar to hunting, and Mother Nature dictates to the cat that, if an opportunity…
Female Dogs in Heat
All about female dogs in heat
Is your dog in heat? Or maybe she is about to come in heat? Here’s a list of articles we’ve written about female dogs going through estrous cycle.
Cat nutrition
How to switch cat food to a new type or brand
One of the most common problems, when we suggest that people switch their cat to wet food, is that their cats don’t like it. Cats who have been eating dry food their whole life may…
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Dog behavior
Why do I have a barking dog?
Is your dog constantly barking? We know that yes, dogs do bark. Some bark louder, and some have a more persistent yap. After all, barking for dogs is almost like talking for us. But what…
Cat health
How long do cats stay in heat?
How long is your cat in heat already? For most cat owners, if they don’t control the heat cycle of their pet, it seems like an eternity. But do cats stay in heat for so…
Dog Heath
How to care for a dog after surgery
Surgery is stressful for owners, regardless if it is relatively safe spaying or neutering, procedure or something more serious. To care for the dog after the surgery may rise several challenges. A good veterinarian always…
Fish
Step by step guide to set up a fish tank
It’s not hard to set up a tropical fish tank. We already wrote about choosing the best tank and what you will need to get started. Don’t you feel excited? We do!
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How to find pet urine stains with a black light
How can you find cat urine in your home? One important part of solving your cat’s litter box problems is to clean all the locations where you cat has urinated. The problem is that your cat can still detect urine in those locations long after the urine has dried. But how do you know where…
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