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Tips on keeping your cat warm during the winter
Dear Miss Behavin’: This winter seems a lot colder than the past few winters and I was wondering if you have any advice on how to keep my cats warm? It can definitely be tricky trying to keep the kitties warm during winter, especially if you’re at work during the day...
Dog Park Drama?
Dear Miss Behavin’: My dog Duke and I have frequented the dog park for the last couple years. He has his regular buddies who he plays really well with, but Duke seems to have more and more “discussions” with other dogs lately. A few times we’ve had to leave the park....
New Year’s Resolution for your dog
Dear Miss Behavin’: We are setting our New Year’s resolutions and thought it would be fun to bring our dog Trixie in on the fun. What are some ideas for dog-friendly resolutions? It’s a great idea to include your pet in your goals or to set goals separately for your...
Dealing with cats that need different food
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m interested in adopting a senior cat with medical issues, as a buddy to my senior cat Molly. My only problem is that Molly is on a prescription diet, how can I make sure that the new cat won’t get sick from eating Molly’s food? First off, thank...
Teaching dog social etiquette
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’d love to bring my dog with me to get a coffee downtown, but her excitement usually gets the best of her and she ends up causing a scene. She’s sweet with people and friendly toward other dogs, but how can I teach her some social etiquette?...
Tips for a safe and healthy holiday with your dog
Dear Miss Behavin’: Our spunky terrier Charlie has gotten himself into more trouble than usual lately since we decorated our apartment for the holidays. Any tips on how to have an incident-free holiday season with a mischievous dog? As you’ve discovered, there are...
Advice on cat scratching herself
Usually an easy way to check for fleas is to comb through your cat’s fur using a flea comb. The smaller bristles of the comb help to trap the fleas, their eggs, and the flea dirt. You may end up seeing a flea on the comb initially or you may find flea dirt instead....
What to pack when traveling with your dog
I’m heading out on a last minute trip this weekend and bringing my dog Willy. We’re staying at our friend’s cabin. I’ve already set aside the essentials like food and his leash, but what else should I pack for him? Hooray for a dog friendly vacation! There are a few...
Helping puppy not be frazzled in social situations
Dear Miss Behavin’: We have a new puppy who loves people but can get overwhelmed at times. It’s our turn to host Thanksgiving this year so we will have about 20 people at our house! How do we keep Franny from getting too frazzled? We all know holidays can be stressful...
Litterbox issues
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve been having various issues with my two cats, from litterbox problems to kitty scuffles every so often. I’ve searched online for help, and am overwhelmed by the number of resources and advice available. How do I sort through all of it? Many a...