For the last 16 years, I have focused on puppy and adult canine socialization as a priority in my own life as well as at my business. The stories of having a pet that cannot be around other dogs, other people, children or grandchildren, cannot travel with the family, cannot board due to aggression, are endless for pet owners, including myself.
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Ask the Experts: My cat keeps chewing on my hair when I sit down. He’ll even get on the back of the couch and chew guests’ hair, which is embarrassing. Why is he doing this and how do I make him stop?
The Contemporary Pet says, “Many cats chew on their humans’ hair because they are “grooming” them or marking them as their own.
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We all want to give our pets what’s best for them, but we often fall short because our pets beg for treats and we give in. This week, one of our readers, Emily (Yoga Dogs) , did some of her own research and development to come up with an easy, delicious treat for her dogs. Her recipe for Easy Sweet Potato Treats couldn’t be simpler!
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It’s “Love Your Pet Day!” but for most pet owners, that’s every day of the year. Still, it’s nice to take the time to do something extra to love your pet occasionally, so we’ve put together a quick list of ten ways to show your pet some love:
1. Really talk to your pet. Sure, we all talk to our pets throughout the day, but most of the time it’s in a off-hand kind of way.
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A reader in Harrisburg, PA asked, “Can I buy a ticket for my pet on an airplane and just have her fly with me? What about taking a train or bus? I’d rather they were with me than in a cargo hold. What are the restrictions for flying with pets?”
Susan Smith, our Travel Expert, answers:
“If you are flying with pets that are smaller in size, it is always better for them to fly with you in the cabin if they are acclimated to their carrier, if your airline’s pet policies allow it, if they are small enough to fit into an airline-compliant carrier, and if your destination country allows for pets to enter when flying in the cabin.
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There are tens of thousands of senior dogs in shelters across the U.S. and around the world, with many of them being euthanized after languishing for months and even years without being adopted. Most people looking for a family pet or companion animal come looking for a puppy or a young dog that they can make their own. These people are passing up senior dogs because they fear that older dogs will be difficult to train or that an older dog will be expensive and die too soon.
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Dr. Winkler recently wrote a great article weighing the pros and cons of spaying or neutering your pets. A few days after the article was published, we heard from another pet owner who was concerned about the post-surgical care of his dog. Once again, Dr. Winkler has given a detailed answer that will help all pet owners who have their pets spayed or neutered.
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Starting this week, The Contemporary Pet will periodically feature a rescue dog or cat in need of a good home. Roscoe, our featured rescue dog for this month, is a pure sweetheart who needs a loving home. You can find out more about him through One Dog At A Time, a terrific rescue organization in Lewistown, PA that nurses abused, neglected and injured animals back to health before finding them forever homes.
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While dogs get an awful lot of press and tend to be featured more than cats in everything from comic strips to feature films, quite a few famous felines have also made their mark. How many of these famous cats do you recognize?
Puss in Boots
Although today’s kids probably recognize Puss in Boots from the animated “Shrek” films, the original story of a devious cat who helps his master gain fame and fortune was written in the seventeenth century in France.
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This week’s question is from Michael in Topeka, Kansas. Michael doesn’t want to neuter his dog:
“Everyone insists that I should have my dog neutered, but I don’t want to do this. I know it will upset him, and since he can’t get pregnant, I don’t know what the big deal is, since he won’t really be contributing to canine over-population.
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