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5 Steps to Successfully Housetrain Your Puppy or Adult Dog

March 16, 2024

Tips to help you teach your new best friend good toileting habits.

Low Stress Handling® for Cats in the ER

March 15, 2024

Emergency visits can be a difficult experience for cats. Low Stress Handling® can help.

Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats

February 28, 2024

Food dispensing and puzzle toys stimulate your cat’s mental and physical abilities.

How To Set Up a Treatment Station for Your Pet

February 20, 2024

All pets will need grooming and veterinary care at some point in their lives. Setting up a predictable treatment station for your pet will help decrease stress.

Psychogenic Alopecia

February 9, 2024

Psychogenic alopecia, also known as self-trauma, is a condition in which cats compulsively pull out their hair, leading to thin, uneven coats or baldness.

Choosing the Right Litterbox for Your Cat

February 8, 2024

Q: I’m getting a kitten. What kind of litter box should I get?  A: Making the right litter box choice is more than just appearance. It plays an important role in cat behavior and house-soiling prevention. Size Matters Choose a larger box. Cats prefer a spacious area for digging and covering. Ensure the box can comfortably accommodate your cat’s size, ideally 1 1/2 times the length of the cat from nose to base of the tail. Cats should be able to turn around in the box without touching the sides. Litter Depth and Type: Cats have a natural digging behavior.

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