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Cat Crate Training: Instructions and Tips

Can you crate train a cat? Yes! Learn tips for cat crate training to make situations like trips to the vet less stressful.
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How to Prevent Cat Behavior Problems

Cat behavior problems can affect your relationship with your pet. Learn how to prevent cat behavior issues in kittens.
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Cat Aggression Toward Other Cats: Causes and Prevention

Dealing with cat aggression toward other cats? Learn about potential causes and prevention methods for feline aggression.
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Cat Aggression Toward People: Causes and Prevention

Cat aggression toward people can be both frustrating and dangerous. Learn common causes of cat aggression, as well as how to protect yourself and others and change your c...
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How to Get a Dog to Stop Digging

Dog digging is a natural canine behavior. Dogs dig for many reasons. Get answers to why dogs dig and how to stop them from doing it.
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Food Aggression in Dogs: Management

Dealing with dog guarding behavior? Learn ways to handle toy- or food-aggressive dogs. Object guarding can be managed.
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How to Help Feral Dogs Trust People

There are a number of techniques that can be used to help feral dogs or shy dogs overcome their fear of people.
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How to Help a Dog Scared of Thunder

Is your dog scared of thunder or other loud noises? Learn tips to calm a dog with a fear of thunderstorms.
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Dog Safety: Staying Safe Around Dogs

Safety around dogs is important for avoiding dog bites. Here are some simple dog safety tips to keep everyone safe.
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Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.
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Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

All About Cat Hissing

Cat hissing is not “mean," it’s communication.
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Cat Waking You Up at Night? What to Do

The secret to getting your cat to sleep through the night involves four things.
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How to Help Cats Who Hide

Our favorite, mind-blowing tip to help cats who hide might surprise you.
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Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 3: Stress

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box is because of stress in their lives, and it's up to us to figure it out.
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