Pup is Frightened by Halloween Decorations

Dear Critter Corner: This is our pup’s first Halloween. He tends to be cautious and has been startled by decorations while on our walks. Do you have any suggestions for Halloween night? Holidays are a fun time, but for some pups, it can be a difficult time. Many...

Cat’s Appetite Is Fluctuating

Dear Critter Corner: My cat JoJo has been turning his nose up at his food for the past few days. His appetite has been hit-or-miss — sometimes he eats all his food and sometimes he just nibbles. I’m worried he might not be eating enough. What can I do? When our...

What to Do When an Indoor Cat Is Marking His ‘Territory’

Dear Critter Corner: Recently I have noticed that my 5-year-old male cat has been inconsistently using the litterbox, resulting in a couple of accidents around the house. He has never had issues with this in the past, and additionally I have noticed that he has been...

Equipment and Training to Stop Pulling on Walks

Dear Critter Corner: We have tried multiple types of equipment on our pup, but nothing seems to help him stop pulling on our walks. Is there anything you can recommend to help? Having the right equipment can be very helpful, but you still need to do the training. For...

Taking a Cat on Vacation

Dear Critter Corner: My family is going on a four-day trip, and we’re planning on bringing our cat Henry in the car with us. He’s very adventurous and social at home and in our yard. Is there anything we should do to prepare for the trip? That’s great that Henry is...

Working with High-Energy Kittens

Dear Critter Corner: The kitten I recently adopted is very energetic and seems to never tire out! I have provided quite a few toy options for him to play with, but he seems to only want to engage with them when I am physically in the room with him. When I ignore him,...