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Pet Adoptions Followed by Pet Returns

For better or for worse, the holidays often bring new pets into our households. Your addition may have been well-planned and thoughtfully implemented, which is always the recommended course. However, many of these new pets end up in our homes either as gifts or as our own impulsive purchases or adoptions.   READ MORE

Jan 09, 2012 / (5) comments

What Breed of Dog is Best for Me? Part 1

While I’m an advocate for adopting mutts, I realize that purebred dogs have their appeal and purpose. In my book, It’s a Dog’s Life … but It’s Your Carpet, I talk about what dog breed is best for you.   READ MORE

Jan 04, 2012 / (11) comments

Dr. Mahaney’s Musings on Bugsy Wonderdog’s Textual Mutterings in Educating Humans

Few dogs can express their intellectual capacity in a manner that will produce a piece of written work. Bugsy, a Goldendoodle who served as a constant companion to his family and as the brand mascot for Lucky Dog Cuisine (LDC), was one of those special dogs.   READ MORE

Jan 03, 2012 / (7) comments

Socializing Your Kitten

The fact that young puppies need to be socialized is a well-known fact that is increasingly being recognized by trainers, veterinarians, behaviorists and pet owners alike. However, what you may not know is that kittens also need to be socialized, and they need to be socialized very early in their life.   READ MORE

Jan 02, 2012 / (2) comments

What Do You Want Your Veterinarian to Learn?

In one month, I’ll be attending the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) in Orlando, Florida. This is the world’s largest veterinary conference, and draws over 8,000 attendees.   READ MORE

Dec 28, 2011 / (44) comments

Make 2012 Your Pet’s Best Ever, With Three Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions

What 2012 New Year’s resolutions are you making for yourself? This year, I’m pledging to spend more unscheduled play time with my dog, Cardiff, in commemoration of two healthy years since his last episode of Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (see I Am So Thankful for the Health of My Dog).   READ MORE

Dec 27, 2011 / (2) comments

My Cat-Related New Year's Resolution

Can you believe that we’re looking at the beginning of a new year? To me, it seems like this year just started and here we are at the very end of it already. The coming of a new year is a great time to make resolutions — promises and wishes that we hope to follow through on in the coming... READ MORE

Dec 26, 2011 / (5) comments

Sleeping With Your Pet

Did you know that an estimated 14 to 62 percent of pet owners let their dogs or cats sleep on their beds? In my book It’s a Dog’s Life ... but It’s Your Carpet, I explain why this is OK…   READ MORE

Dec 21, 2011 / (8) comments

Prepare Yourself for the Evolving Challenge of Dog Ownership

Bringing a canine companion into your life is an adventure in caregiving that will likely last for many years. Whether you are currently dog-less, or keep multiple pets, daily compromises to your current lifestyle must be made for a new pooch to positively transition into your home.   READ MORE

Dec 20, 2011 / (2) comments

Caring for Your New Cat

Bringing home a new cat or kitten is a terribly exciting time. Having a new pet in the house is fun, and getting better acquainted with your new friend is more than half the enjoyment. But you may find that your new friend needs some help and patience in making the adjustment to his new home.   READ MORE

Dec 19, 2011 / (8) comments

 

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