Dog Behavior

How to prevent a dog from asking in and out at night

December 30, 2018; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Surely you recognize the situation — just when you begin to fall asleep, your dog asks to be let … [Read more...] about How to prevent a dog from asking in and out at night

Can you use music therapy on dogs and cats?

December 16, 2016; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Since the early recognition that sound can influence human moods and health, people have wondered … [Read more...] about Can you use music therapy on dogs and cats?

How to keep your dog out of cat’s litter box

December 12, 2016; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Is your dog eating "treats" from your cat’s litter box? In this article, you will learn how to keep … [Read more...] about How to keep your dog out of cat’s litter box

How to stop your dog from eating poop

October 6, 2016; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Coprophagia is the relatively common dog behavior of eating feces. Most often, they consume their … [Read more...] about How to stop your dog from eating poop

What to do if your dog is hungry all the time

September 21, 2015; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Is your dog constantly hungry and wanting to eat even if you fed him a few minutes ago? Does it feel … [Read more...] about What to do if your dog is hungry all the time

How to keep a dog away from cat food

November 20, 2014; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Do you find it hard to keep your dog out of your cat’s food bowl? Many owners of both dogs and cats … [Read more...] about How to keep a dog away from cat food

How to get your dog to swim if he’s afraid of the water

June 20, 2014; By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Many dogs love swimming, especially if they can do it together with their owners. However, quite … [Read more...] about How to get your dog to swim if he’s afraid of the water

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How much food you must give to your cat

June 21, 2022 By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

"How much should I feed my cat?" is one of the most common questions our patients ask. Veterinarians and cat behaviorists must often answer cat food-related questions, such as what is the best cat food, is dry food better for cats and others. No … Continue here » about How much food you must give to your cat

Do male cats go into heat?

June 16, 2022 By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Yes, even though male cats do not experience a 'heat cycle,' the question of how to calm "a male cat in heat" is one are asked in our veterinarian practice and we answer it frequently. The truth, this is actually a misuse of the term 'in heat', since … Continue here » about Do male cats go into heat?

How to Get Cat to Use Cat Tree?

June 8, 2022 By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Have you recently bought a new cat tree, put it together, just to found out that your cat likes the cardboard box it came in better? Maybe your cat is ignoring or even is afraid of the new cat tree. You are thinking, oh no, what a waste of money. If … Continue here » about How to Get Cat to Use Cat Tree?

How to Stop Cat Waking Me Up At 4am

June 3, 2022 By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Does your cat wake you up at night? We understand you. It’s been a while now, but our cat used to wake us up at 4 a.m. every night. At the exact same time. Without much thought, we also did exactly the same thing every night, we gave her canned food. … Continue here » about How to Stop Cat Waking Me Up At 4am

My cat is running around like crazy! What to do?

May 26, 2022 By Maris Munkevics, Signe Munkevica

Is your cat frequently running in circles, trying to catch imaginary objects, zooming (aka cat zoomies) back and forth around the room or even climbing the curtains? Even though cats are well known sprinters, such sudden bursts of activity, at their … Continue here » about My cat is running around like crazy! What to do?