Dear Critter Corner: My 11-year-old kitty has been having some issues jumping on the couch and climbing up her cat tree. Is this related to her being older or something else? If you’re noticing a change in your cat’s behavior, it’s a good idea to let your vet know and...
Dear Critter Corner: I have recently adopted a pair of shy kittens from a local rescue and noticed that they have been a bit hesitant to use their litterbox in the base camp area that I had set up for them. The litter box is very spacious, with a wide lip and a cover...
Dear Critter Corner: We adopted a puppy over the weekend and have started working on some of the basics. Our last pup didn’t have a reliable recall, so we want to do it right this time around. Can you give me some pointers on making sure our pup listens? Teaching a...
Dear Critter Corner: There were a lot of fireworks this year in my neighborhood, and my cats were really scared. Anything I can do to prepare for the next holiday? Fireworks can be very scary, loud, and abrupt for many animals, causing them to go into hiding indoors...
Dear Critter Corner: We just brought home our newly adopted pup. What are some tips you can give us on setting everyone up for success? Congratulations on your newly adopted pup! I am a big believer in having strict rules to start, which you can loosen up on later in...
Dear Critter Corner: We are bringing home a new baby soon and are hoping that he and our dog will be best friends. We can’t wait to introduce them—any tips? Congratulations on your new addition! A great place to start here is with your expectations: set them...
