Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat Felix has been biting and scratching me a lot lately, and I think it’s from overstimulation. Would getting a second cat help? Although getting a second cat might seem like a good way for Felix to have a playmate, it can also make things...
My dad, a man of many “unique” theories, would on occasion tell me that the reason dogs lick is because they need salt. This announcement, as I recall, always came out of the blue, relevant to nothing, and ignored the fact that we did not have a dog. Since you’re not...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I don’t want my dogs to overdo it in the heat this week. What are some things they can do that are fun but safe on hot days? Kudos for being mindful of your dog’s well-being in the heat! It’s easy for dogs to overdo it on hot days. There are a...
Last column noted 9,400,000 reptiles are pets in U.S. households. Here are some other unexpected numbers. The most popular pet? Fish! Close to 160 million individual finny friends swim in 14.5 million homes, and the aquarium industry is worth $300 million per year....
Dear Miss Behavin’: My six month old puppy Josie is getting used to being alone for short periods, and all is going well, but sometimes when I come back, she runs right up to me and piddles at me feet. Why is this happening? It sounds like Josie is simply so excited...
