Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Food & Nutrition, Pets, Recreation, Safety
I originally wrote this post in December 2011: Call it New Year’s Resolutions or a To Do List. Either way, as you look to the New Year, what changes or habits do you want to adopt for your pets? In this Pet Passions column, I review topics from this past year, with an...
Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Pets
I originally wrote this post in November 2011: Cats are an attractive pet for many people because they tend to be fairly easy to care for. Provide good food, a litter box, affection, interactive play time and you have a ready-made pet. So it’s understandable how...
Aug 13, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in October 2011: The last three months of the year are usually great fun for humans with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, as well as New Year’s Eve. Regardless which holidays you observe, be advised that each...
Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Dogs, Pets
I originally wrote this post in September 2011: Thinking about adding a second dog to your home? If so, get another dog for you—not for your dog. A second dog really is twice the work, twice the expense. And yes, twice the love. If you have the time and ability to...
Aug 13, 2012 | Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets
I originally wrote this post in August 2011: No one wants to choose between their savings and the life of their beloved pet. And given all the advances in veterinary medicine, there are greater treatment options to extend your pet’s life. But they come at a cost....
