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Cat’s accidents may begin with physical problem An adoption with nary a downside: racers make excellent pets Aggressive dog can be treated Aging cats still could find a home In time, cat gets used to being home alone Pet owners don’t solve problems taking anger out on their animal How to spare your pet anxiety on moving day Let’s take an animal’s approach to the world Why not just bait, track and capture cougar(s) Behavior may indicate confused kitty Love your dog? belt it... restraint keeps canine rider in place Accept feline need for independence Training is easier when the dog is a blank slate Assertive pet can become too loving... show this cat who’s boss Pet deserves more than shelter and a water bowl Fussy feline doesn’t know where to go Burden of finding healthy pet falls on buyer Overactive poodle drains busy mother’s energy Dog that chews sofa needs better outlet for energy Today is the day for a little Christmas doggerel Separation might keep the fur from flying Closer look shows cat fears cars, guests Our pets connect us to the world Much to consider about another dog Spaying pets, spraying cats, straying cougars get notice Some breeders’ greed sure to hurt dalmatians Dog’s death was not owner’s fault Cat needs time and help to reflect on new decor Dogs demand your time, not just food and shelter Departures rouse sheltie’s herding instincts Try playing pet detective Flower-digging means ‘i need you’ Cat’s dignified departure left void Finished breakfast yet? Let’s talk about some disturbing dog habits How to care for dumped puppies and kittens Toy with biting cat to redirect energy Medicine may block bird’s urge to pluck feathers No need to be awake to feed your cat Cats might fight or flee to avoid catastrophe Learn reason for dogs’ fighting Stand ground with testy dog Guide dogs need foster families Scare tactics break cat of bad habits Give your dog or cat a treat on Halloween night Hark, hark: dogs bark for a reason Take steps to help animals... annual walk benefits shelter that won’t destroy unwanted pet Keep pets out of harm’s way on holiday When dogs are home alone chewing, urinating are expressions of loss, not spite How to housebreak a grown-up dog Euthanasia is difficult, yet humane Happy cat instinctively plays hunter Cat’s ills a diagnosis problem After years indoors, why force cat outside Dog’s instincts curbed in home Proceed slowly when introducing new cat Intimidating owner regains upper hand on jealous dog In the dog world, body language is everything Pets need work to give life purpose

Fear drives loner cat into a frenzy Hoping for a well-trained, loving dog? Look within Owner senses her cat heeds mental telepathy Get to bottom of housebreaking mess with new tack What’s on that cat’s mind? Closely bonded owner wonders if neutering worked on him How to take control of your mischievous dog Your mission, if you accept it: help break Oliver of bad habit Dogs give disabled mobility When a pup persists in “accidents” New home brings out dog’s worst Group helps older pets get good homes with older people Dog’s horseplay a pain in the neck for owner Pet that mourns loss of pal for too long needs help Halloween’s no party for pets True believer or skeptic? Telepathy with pets fails to pass real-life test Bring some peace to a house divided Pedigree sometimes stands for petty greed Check out personality change House cat does need playmate Preparing a dog for addition to the family National dog bite prevention week Dog sees casts as prey or playthings Let pup and older dog work out their own relationship A vet and his dog cope with puppies Is her cat reading her mind? Some dogs spell relief differently Resource groups match people, pups Romping dogs can be trained Maintaining routine helps cat make move Kitty will be up to scratch after training Sensitive cats need help coping with change Ease separation anxiety Go slowly with shy dog She’s sick but still loved... leukemia cat needs a home that her ex-owner can’t provide Conditioning can help dog terrified of sneezing Socializing our pets is really good business Owners report more sock dragging cats Strangers elicit conflicting emotions Spay day’s the time to take care of vital surgery for every dog and cat Roommate is prey for a darn cat Turning room into pet’s play area might teach her it’s not  ‘bathroom’ Terrier’s a terror when owner exits Animal testing is often unjustified Dog, owner together too much Who’s the top dog? Owners must understand how canines react to one another Toy mouse ‘prey’ in hunt... left to his own devices, cat carries quite a pile to his dish Piddly puppy needs a little training Dog can’t resist a treat With help, dogs won’t miss a trick Intruders upset happy cat Vet tech field is enriching, but not financially If you love your dog, share your warmth How to qualify your pet for work as a therapy dog Yawn may be way out of a sticky situation