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It’s simple to ask someone to pet their dog, but there are some ground rules to follow. If you believe it is appropriate to approach, you can be direct and simply ask the owner. Here’s how: In most cases, the proper way is to directly ask the owner: “Hello, may I pet your dog?” If … Read more
Having a dog should be a fun and rewarding experience. Starting out with a fear of dogs and then getting a puppy is not a good strategy. It might work, but it’s a backward approach that risks backfiring. So, if you are genuinely afraid of dogs, don’t get one just yet. You must be self-assured … Read more
Dogs will be dogs, and some have a strong prey drive that is difficult to control. A stray cat was in their field of vision, and your dog attacked and killed it. So what to do now? The best thing you can do is to contact Animal Control to scan the cat for a microchip, … Read more
Cats use their claws to climb, escape, defend themselves, stretch and exercise, and even communicate by scratch marks. So what happens when you cut them off? Can you replace them with fake claws? Unfortunately, there are no such things as fake or prosthetic claws. Declawing a cat means more than just removing the claws – … Read more
You’ve probably seen a lot of kittens with blue or gray eyes and wondered whether this is normal in both kittens and adult cats. The explanation is quite simple: All healthy kittens are born with blue eyes because their bodies lack melanin, which is normal. When the eye color changes from blue, it may become … Read more
I’ve taken my dog to Petco many times, and just like you, I wondered if I should tip the dog groomer. While it may not be obvious to some, here’s the answer: This article explores why, when, how, and how much to tip a dog groomer at Petco. It’s a quick and easy guide to … Read more
Coyotes can be daring and aggressive and often snatch pets from owner’s farms. While many dog breeds will stand up to coyotes, can they actually defend themselves? Since coyotes aren’t very big or strong, a single medium or large-bred dog can often defend itself against a coyote, even several. Coyotes will typically be fearful of … Read more
Many dogs eat Pedigree because it’s a well-known dog food. However, some owners are concerned about whether it can cause seizures in dogs. So what’s the deal? There are no ingredients in Pedigree that may actively cause seizures or cause allergic reactions. Dog health is a mix of breed, genetics, and environment – dog food … Read more
Cats like freedom, and we’d like to give them as much space as possible. But sometimes, we have to move to a smaller place or get another cat in a small apartment, so we ask ourselves: can two cats live pleasantly in a one-bedroom apartment? The answer is that two cats can easily share a … Read more