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Helping Your Cat and Dog Get Along

September 15, 2020

Do you have both a cat and a dog? In some cases, Fluffy and Fido bond very closely, and become BFFs. In other cases, they may fight like, well, cats … Read More »

What to Make of Your Dog’s Howling

September 1, 2020

Have you ever heard your dog howl? It’s something that many of our canine friends do, especially certain breeds like Beagles, Bloodhounds, Coonhounds, Foxhounds, Alaskan Malamutes, Dachshunds, and Huskies. But … Read More »

The Rules of Hugging Your Cat

May 1, 2020

There’s a special kitty holiday coming up. May 30th is International Hug Your Cat Day! Kitties are purrfect cuddle buddies. However, there are some things to keep in mind when … Read More »

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Kids and Kitties

March 1, 2020

Has your youngster been begging for a kitty? Or has a cute furball recently joined your household? Growing up with cats can be very beneficial to children. However, there are … Read More »

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New Year’s Resolutions For Kittens

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year! And, to our feline patients, an early Happy Mew Year. Happy Mew Year is New Year’s Day For Cats, and it happens tomorrow, January 2nd. If you … Read More »

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5 Adorable Things Your Cat Will Do Over The Holidays

December 1, 2019

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, many of us are busy with preparations. Shopping, cooking, decorating, wrapping gifts, and planning for events certainly do make for a lot … Read More »

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Is Your Dog Bored?

August 1, 2019

Our canine companions are very intelligent. Fido can learn over 100 words! (He also knows how to unwrap sandwiches, cajole us into sharing our food, and perform cute tricks on … Read More »

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Benefits of Playing With Your Cat

May 1, 2019

Do you play with your feline friend regularly? If so, that’s great! Fluffy is very frisky and playful, and she loves unleashing her inner huntress. In fact, playing with your … Read More »

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Cuddly Kitten Day

March 15, 2019

There’s an adorable kitty holiday around the corner. March 23rd is Cuddly Kitten Day! Cats are adorable at any age, but they’re almost impossibly cute when they are little. Read … Read More »

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And Meow, A Word About Litterboxes

September 15, 2018

There are many things to love about cats, but one of the best things about our feline buddies is the fact that they are so clean. Fluffy will groom herself … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat behavior, cat care tips, cat litterbox placement, cats and litterboxes, cleaning cat’s litterbox, concealing the litterbox, hiding litterbox, litterbox for multiple cats, multiple cat care, senior cat litterbox, veterinarian Niagara Falls ON, veterinarian Thorold ON

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Archives: Behavior

Helping Your Cat and Dog Get Along

What to Make of Your Dog’s Howling

The Rules of Hugging Your Cat

Kids and Kitties

New Year’s Resolutions For Kittens

5 Adorable Things Your Cat Will Do Over The Holidays

Is Your Dog Bored?

Benefits of Playing With Your Cat

Cuddly Kitten Day

And Meow, A Word About Litterboxes

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