House Training (24)
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Should You Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet?
By Mikkel Becker, Jun 11, 2013A toilet-trained cat may seem like something only Hollywood could dream up, but you really can teach your cat to use the potty — and say goodbye to kitty litter forever. Inspired by a scene in… Full Article ›
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Train Your Cat to Use the Litterbox
By Petside.com, Apr 15, 2013Contrary to popular belief, a kitten’s mother won’t teach it how to use a litterbox, which means you’ll have to conduct your own litterbox training. Caitlin Lewis from the… Full Article ›
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Why Does My House Smell Like Cat Urine?
By Dr. Dennis Chew, Apr 9, 2013One morning when I slipped out of bed, my foot stepped on something wet on the small Oriental rug next to my bed. Wow — what was that? A quick smell confirmed my fear that it was… Full Article ›
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How to Litterbox Train an Outdoor Cat
By Mikkel Becker, Feb 19, 2013Q. I’ve adopted an 8-year-old outdoor cat and want to bring her permanent home onto the screened-in porch. How do I get her to use a litterbox? A. Litterbox training is one of the biggest… Full Article ›
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Keep Your Home Pet-Odor Free
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013While my sense of smell isn’t anything like a dog’s, it is perhaps more keen than many other people’s — and that’s both good and bad. On the bad side, I can’t… Full Article ›
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The Right Crate for Your New Puppy
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013A crate is a valuable tool for your new puppy; being comfortable in his crate helps him tolerate periods of separation from his human family and provides a safe place to leave him when you cannot… Full Article ›
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Common Behavior Problems in Puppies
Dec 26, 2012Very young puppies are so cute, it's hard to imagine that within a few months, they'll graduate from their "I-just-want-to-please-you" stage and enter their… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Pee When Someone Is at the Door?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Mar 30, 2012Like Pavlov’s dogs, who salivated at the sound of a bell, some canines turn into a quivering fountain of pee when they hear the doorbell. Shoes covered with piddle may not be the welcome your… Full Article ›
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Is Your Adult Dog Suddenly Having Accidents in the House? Here’s What May Be Going On
By Liz Palika, Mar 15, 2012When a normally well-behaved dog starts having “accidents” in the house, something is up. You might feel that your dog is punishing you for something or is just being difficult, but… Full Article ›
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How Do We Get Our Cats to Share a Litterbox?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 18, 2013Q. One of my cats attacks the other in the litterbox. Now I'm finding cat mess in the spare bedroom. How can I stop this? A. Although many cats will happily share a litterbox, it’s not… Full Article ›
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Cat Missing the Litterbox? It Could Be Your Other Feline's Fault
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Mar 29, 2012Imagine being locked in your house with a bully. And every time you try to enter the bathroom, the meanie blocks your way. Sound stressful? According to a recent presentation given at… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do For Love: "We Created a Plastic-Wrapped Palace for Our Cat"
By Caroline Golon , Feb 5, 2012There are plenty of ways to show our pets how much we love them —we buy them special food and treats, bring home the newest toys, and, of course, lavish them with affection. Caroline… Full Article ›