Other pets: If you have other pets, introduce them slowly. You might want to start out with the new arrival in one room, and them getting to know each other through the door, where they can smell and hear one […]
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MEETING OTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS Once you and your kitten arrive home, expect an adjustment period of several days or—if you have another cat, a dog or children—a couple of weeks. The moment you arrive, show your kitten to the litter […]
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Remember how happy it made you when you were a child, and you got home to find all of your favorite things things waiting just for you? Your snug little bed, lovely toys to play with, and a kitchen full […]
Continue reading »Breed Rescue: Cocker spaniels
The great thing about breed rescue is that people experienced in the various breeds are able to not only help the dog, but make an assessment as to its overall personality and ability to integrate into your own family circumstances. […]
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Congratulations! Your new kitten or cat will be a fun addition to the family, and is a relatively low maintenance pet. But toilet training your new pet, and getting it used to its new home, is a must. You’ll want […]
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Other flea management options Vacuuming on a regular basis will keep developing flea populations low. Flea larvae are likely to escape capture in carpet because they coil themselves around the fibers. Vibrations caused by vacuuming will stimulate new adult fleas […]
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Detection of fleas, and monitoring If pets are kept in the house, check their bodies and the areas around their cages often. One sure sign of infestation is the presence of flea dirt, black flecks. It is important to also […]
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