Living with multiple pets can be challenging at times. But if you decide to introduce a cat, it’s going to take a little bit of forethought and planning. After all, cats need time to get used to their new environments and other pets. Fortunately, there are many ways to introduce a cat into your home while keeping everyone happy. Keep reading to learn about five things to consider before introducing a cat to a multi-pet household, as well as how to prepare your home for your new pet.
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Moving is undoubtedly a stressful life event—and not just for humans. Dogs are also prone to anxiety and other negative emotions during a move. Luckily, there are several things you can do before, during, and after your move to keep your dog calm and happy. If you want to make your move as easy as possible for your pooch, consider these key tips.
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Dogs are our best friends, and they give us so much unconditional love every day. We confide in them our deepest secrets and play with them to release stress. And at one point we have all wished that they could talk to us and tell us what they are thinking.
One of the hardest parts of being a pet parent is not able to understand what they are going through.
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Whether you are bringing home a new puppy or an adopted rescue, there are lots of things you need to know. Any new member being introduced to an established family can be overwhelming, so you should try to keep up a calm and assertive presence. Whilst remaining calm is an important step, there are lots more things to consider:
Before Your Dog Arrives
Before bringing home any dog, you need to make sure everything is prepared and that everyone is on board.
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Canine anxiety is a very real problem for both pets and their keepers, especially when no one has any proper strategy to deal with associated symptoms such as destructive behavior, aggressiveness, and indoor urination and excretion (post toilet training). The good news is that it is perfectly possible to control canine anxiety and all the associated symptoms effectively, as long as you know how.
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Today we have a very special guest blogger here at The Contemporary Pet: Lola, the Rescued Cat. She graciously agreed to tell us about five signs that you have a happy cat. Lola has thousands of followers and has recently had a book about her rescue adventures published! Her “owner” is Dawn White, a behavioral psychologist. You can read more about Dawn on our Authors and Contributors page.
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Colder weather will be blowing across the land for many of us soon, and for many pets as well as people, it will trigger some kind of depression. Many people confess to having the “winter blues” or the “winter blahs” when temperatures drop, but most don’t realize that their pets can be affected just as adversely during the winter months. What causes the winter blues?
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Following up on a plea for help from a reader whose Corgi was engaging in excessive barking, this article addresses how and who to utilize when trying to cope with an unwanted behavior.
Let’s start with trainers. When do you need one? Why do you need one? What style of dog training do you want to use when working with your dog?
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We recently heard from a reader who has a dog with a barking problem:
I have a Corgi that barks. A LOT. He barks at the doorbell, he barks at people walking by our house, he barks at leaves. Why does he bark at literally everything? How can I stop this? I’m okay if he barks when he’s warning us of a valid threat, but leaves??
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This week’s question is from a Pennsylvania homeowner who wonders about her cat’s safety if she is left outside:
“My fiance and I disagree about my cat. She’s always been primarily an indoor cat (never out for more than a few minutes), but last week he let her out in the evening and forgot to call her in. She was out all night by herself and I was so upset.
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