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Cats
Accept feline need for independence
Hi Dr. Spiegel, Help! A cat is in trouble and what can we do? What causes a cat to viciously attack and

General
Pet owners don’t solve problems by taking anger out on their animal
A common question that often presents itself to me is that of discipline. You’ve just come home and have found

Cats
Assertive pet can become too loving… show this cat who’s boss
Dear Dr. Spiegel, I have recently adopted my very first cat, a two year old neutered male, who seems to

Cats
In time, cat gets used to being home alone
Dear Dr. Spiegel: I have a 6 year old male cat, Willie, that I adopted from someone a year and

Dogs
An adoption with nary a downside: racers make excellent pets
Dear Dr. Spiegel, I am very interested in adopting a racing greyhound. The agencies I have spoken with all claim

Dogs
Love your dog? Belt it … restraint keeps canine rider in place
In response to a recent letter and response on an excited drooling dog in a car, I received a number