Our Expert: Gina Spadafori
The Right Way to Introduce a Dog and Cat
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:14 EDT 2011Cartoon animals may drum up hilarious antics, but millions of real-life cats and dogs have learned to love (or at least respect) one another. Perhaps that's why millions of pet owners feel…View Full Post ›
How to Potty-Train a Puppy: 5 Puddle-Proof Tips to Follow
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:14 EDT 2011Until puppies are born house-trained, you'll have to start putting your potty training plan to work as soon as the little one comes into your home. Successful house-training requires setting up a…View Full Post ›
Badly Behaved Pet? These Vets Can Help
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:12 EDT 2011Dealing with a dog that bites, a cat that disregards the litter box and every other bad dog and cat behavior in the book? A veterinary behaviorist can be the answer to many of the more difficult…View Full Post ›
Cat, Meet the New Dog: The Right Way to Introduce a Pet Into Your Home
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:10 EDT 2011Q: My Maltese-Poodle mix has spent the last year with my ex while I've worked to find housing that accepts a dog. My daughter wanted a kitten, which my apartment at the time did accept, so…View Full Post ›
Say "Treat!" 5 Pointers to Capture the Cutest Dog and Cat Photos
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:09 EDT 2011Whether you're using a long-lens digital SLR or a mobile phone, one of the keys to successful pet photography is taking lots of pictures. Keeping your camera of choice at the ready is…View Full Post ›
Can the Cat Stay When a Baby's on the Way?
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:07 EDT 2011Q: I'm getting contradictory information on my cats now that we're expecting our first child. And it all seems credible. My doctor says I can keep my cats as long as I'm careful and…View Full Post ›
Hands-Down Best Solution for a Skunked Dog (and It's Not Tomato Juice)
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:07 EDT 2011Over the years, the universal skunk remedy has been widely accepted as the canned red stuff in your pantry. However, as reported in the Chicago Tribune several years ago, a chemist by the name of…View Full Post ›
Pet Behaving Badly? Call Your Vet First
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:05 EDT 2011When a dog and cat begin exhibiting habitual bad behavior — say, repeatedly relieving themselves on your pillow or shredding your sofa's upholstery — quick-fix, halfhearted…View Full Post ›
What Is Dog 'Clicker' Training and Should I Try It With My Puppy?
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:04 EDT 2011Q: The last time we had a dog, we went to a class that required a choke chain. That sweet dog is long gone, and we're starting class with our 6-month-old Queensland Heeler. But the local…View Full Post ›
Why Indoor Dogs and Cats Are Happier Than Free-Roaming Outdoor Pets
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:45:00 EDT 2011
The Right (and the Dangerous) Way to Use a Retractable Dog Leash
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:44:59 EDT 2011Looking for a leash that makes walking your curious canine more convenient? The retractable reel-type leash is an option that many people love, but before you run out and get one, make sure you know…View Full Post ›
Do All Cats Get High from Catnip?
By Gina Spadafori | Tue Jul 05 10:44:59 EDT 2011Catnip is a harmless pleasure for those cats who enjoy it. After all, it's a rare cat that ever has to operate heavy machinery, drive, or take a call from a telemarketer. Indulge your…View Full Post ›
