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Your veterinary team needs your help to make your pet’s visit as Fear Free as possible. One thing you can do is to ensure that your pet gets to the veterinary hospital in a calm state of mind. The following tips will help you and your pet arrive in one piece and in peace. Preparing…

Cats are easily litter box trained, but very particular about their litter box environment. The following guidelines are designed to create a positive litter box environment for your cat and discourage house soiling behaviors. There are many reasons a cat may avoid using the litter box, some of which are medical. If you are having…

You can teach your pet to tolerate and even enjoy taking a pill. This is an important skill for young puppies and kittens to learn, and adult dogs and cats can benefit as well. Avoid this training if your pet is apprehensive or aggressive about being touched near the face. Here’s how to get started…

Why do dogs need to be confined? Dogs are highly social animals that make wonderful pets. They can be effective as watchdogs, are excellent companions for play and exercise, and are sources of affection and comfort. However, with the lifestyle and schedule of the majority of families, dogs must learn to spend a portion of…

Oral Medications 1. Medication Incognito. Many pets will consume a pill or capsule hidden in food or a tasty treat, such as cream cheese, peanut butter with no sugar or artificial sweeteners, liver paste, hot dogs, or canned cheese. 2. Ask your veterinarian if it is okay to crush the pill. If it does not…

Why Muzzle Training?3 Calmly and cooperatively wearing a muzzle is an important life skill for dogs. Training dogs to wear a muzzle is important so they become accustomed to it and will accept it readily when needed or advised for a specific purpose. A basket muzzle is an important safety tool that reduces the risk…

Cleaning your dog’s ears Ear cleaning is an important step in the treatment of an ear infection. To clean ears properly: Gently pull the ear flap straight up to expose the opening to the ear canal. Apply enough of the cleaning product to pool in the ear canal. Massage the base of the ear gently…

Keeping our cats active and stimulated is critical to their health and happiness. Boredom and inactivity can lead to stress, often resulting in excessive grooming, inappropriate urination, and aggressive or destructive behaviors. However, we want our cats to live indoors where they are kept safe from fatal infectious diseases, automobile accidents, and wild life predators.…

Choosing a carrier: Hard-sided carriers are best for just starting out. Get one that opens from both the top and the front. Soft-sided carriers are lighter-weight, smaller and easier to handle. These open from both the top and the side. Regardless of which carrier you choose, make sure you get one that can be easily…