Introducing Cats: Bringing Home a Kitten to Meet Your Senior Cat
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PetMD Editorial

By Monica Weymouth How do you introduce a human to a kitten? That’s easy: adopt a kitten, present the kitten, wait 10 seconds, then watch the human fall hopelessly in love. But what about introducing a...

How to Train Your Cat to Use the Cat Door
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PetMD Editorial

Image via iStock.com/w-ings By Carol McCarthy Even if you provide your indoor cat with plenty of stimulating cat toys and climbing surfaces, most will crave a walk on the wild side. And if you allow your...

Tips for Successfully Introducing Cats and Dogs to Roommates
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PetMD Editorial

By Cheryl Lock While there’s undoubtedly a lot to love about your pet, if you’ll be taking on a roommate in the near future, it’s important to do some research on the best ways of introducing cats and...

Why Does My Dog Stare at Me?
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JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

As you go about your daily activities, you might notice your dog quietly staring at you. Your first instinct might be to feel self-conscious; is my hair hopelessly disheveled? Is there something stuck...

Why Do Cats Bring Gifts to Their Owners?
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Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Do you have a cat that brings you special gifts? Some owners may receive offerings like their cat’s favorite toy, while other owners are the unlucky recipients of dead birds or rodents. Why do cats bring...

Is It Normal to Talk to Pets?
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Hanie Elfenbein, DVM

I talk to my dog. I also talk to all the other dogs at the dog park. I may not be a “normal” person in all respects, but I don’t think this is one of my questionable character traits. I think it’s totally...