Introducing a kitten to a dog

Dear Miss Behavin’: We have an exuberant eight month old puppy and are considering bringing home a kitten. What are some tips on choosing our kitten and introducing it to the dog? It’s a good idea to start this process while both the kitten and puppy are young! Even...

Helping puppy to slow down when eating

Dear Miss Behavin’: Our new puppy, Theo, is so much fun and a voracious eater! Recently, he ate his meal so quickly, it came right back up. What can we do to help him slow down? New puppies are always full of fun surprises! A hearty appetite is a good thing, but will...

Pet suggestions for first-time pet owners

Dear Miss Behavin’: My third grade son misses having a small class pet now that we’re distance learning. I’m tempted to oblige but we’ve never had a pet. What type of animal is best for first-timers like us, and what are some factors to consider?  The first thing to...

Adding a second dog to the family

Dear Miss Behavin’: We’ve long been thinking about getting a second dog as a playmate for our young shepherd mix, Donny, and figure now is as good a time as any! Any tips on making sure they are compatible? Though it seems obvious, a good starting point is determining...

Cat no longer using the litter box

Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve had my cat JJ for about six years and he’s always been pretty perfect! Lately, he stopped using the litter box and now seems to enjoy using the dining room floor. What is the deal and how can we correct this? There are various reasons that a...

Camping with dog

Dear Miss Behavin’: We decided to get out of town for a bit and are going camping in a couple weeks! We’ve never brought our dog, Ruby, with us before but we’re planning to bring her this time. Any tips for her first camping adventure? Ruby is a lucky dog and will no...