Dear Miss Behavin’: We tried to give our cat a bath and ended up with kitty scratches all over our arms. Ouch! We want to try a groomer but don’t know what to look for. Any tips? A cat groomer is a specialist to say the least. They’re able to keep the grouchiest...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My friend and I have been debating the best cat breeds to adopt. She thinks Maine Coons are perfect and I love Torties! Any thoughts on which breeds are the best to adopt? That’s actually a pretty tricky question. Cats come in all sorts of breeds,...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My indoor-only cat “Denver” scratches my furniture and plays too rough with me. What I can do to make him stop acting out, and would you recommend declawing him? Thank you for seeking advice before resorting to declawing Denver. Not only is...
Dear Miss Behavin’: With summer on its way, I feel bad leaving my dog cooped up inside all day. Is there anything wrong with leaving him in the backyard while I’m at work? We’re often asked, “What’s so bad about leaving Rover outside all day?” The answer in short is...
Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat just turned 13 years old and has been gradually slowing down over the years; no longer jumping on the highest perches or zooming around all hours of the day. So far she’s been in good health, but what types of changes can I expect as she...
I’m lucky enough to bring my dog to my office each day, but “Scooter” has become territorial of my office and will bark at anyone who walks by or tries to enter. How can I get him to be a well-behaved coworker? First, make sure you communicate to your human coworkers...
