The Explorer This little guy was the most athletic kitten of the litter. He loved to climb anything and everything he saw. Scratches still cover my legs from his sharp little claws. Because of him, I kept my feet up on a stool when he was loose. One night, he stared at my legs, gathered himself, jumped and …
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Aggression Between Your Dogs – How To Stop It
Aggression between dogs in the same household is a difficult problem. Often, the dominant dog turns on the submissive one for no apparent reason. Unfortunately, the episodes will escalate in severity over time. Here are my recommendations for dealing with this challenge. Sadly, some dogs will never get along. Finding a new home for one of them might be your only option. Please note, these …
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Labrador Retrievers – Name A Genetic Disease Associated With Exercise
This beautiful girl is Daisy, a Labrador Retriever. Daisy likes to spend her days chasing balls and dumbbells in the backyard. She races after toys with the unbridled joy common to hunting dogs. Her energy knows no bounds. Unfortunately, not all labs share Daisy’s endurance. During strenuous activity, some will suffer from a neurolgic condition that affects their …
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The Buff Kitten
The Teddy BearThis little fellow reminds me of Baloo, the character in Disney’s Jungle Book. When he nurses, he likes to lie on his back. He closes his eyes and massages the air with both front feet. His actions remind me of Baloo singing about the ‘Bare (or is it Bear) Necessities’ while scratching his back on a tree. This …
Video of Long Haired Black Kitten
The Thinker The second kitten of the litter is a long haired black male. This little guy watches the other kittens, thinks about it and then decides whether to join them or not. Of the four kittens, he is the most laid back and is very intelligent. He was the first kitten to use the litter box! (Look, they haven’t …
Introducing Your New Baby To The Family Cat
Welcoming a new human baby into the family is a joyous time for everyone . . . except the pets. Why? Because the attention once lavished on them is now given to the infant. They are confused, upset and sometimes even jealous of the new addition. Here are my recommendations for making this a more …
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Introducing Kittens To Dogs
It is important to socialize kittens with dogs at an early age. Here are my recommendations for the process: 1) Establish a safe room for the kitten(s). Give them plenty of time to acclimate to their new environment before introducing them to a dog. During the adjustment phase, spend extra time with the dog working …
Video of Medium Haired Black Kitten
The Cuddler This is the adorable black medium hair kitten. He is one of two black cats in the litter. He is a handsome boy but a bit timid. Losing his mom seemed to affect him more than the others. In the early days, he hid while the others played. With patience and a lot of nurturing, he …
Kitten Video
Finally the video I promised! This was taken about a week ago when the kittens were just learning to eat gruel. As you will see, it was mayhem on the set. They are precious despite being messy! Note how the tabby likes to get his whole body up into the food dish and makes full …
Eleven Days With The Kittens
It is hard to believe that eleven days ago these precious bundles of fur were found in a parking lot, dehydrated and hypoglycemic. They are now healthy playful kittens that try to climb anything in sight. My ankles are covered with scratches. I have been trying unsuccessfully to add a video clip of the kittens to the …