If you’ve recently adopted a puppy or plan on getting one soon, one of the first orders of business will be teaching young Fido his name. It’s the foundation of your relationship and the starting point for all other training. … Read More
Is your canine buddy on the talkative side? Just like people, dogs all have their own personalities. Some pooches are usually quiet, and only bark to let you know there’s someone at the door. Others will speak up about, well, … Read More
Watching a cat play can be very cute and fun. Our feline friends are definitely quite frisky! Fluffy’s idea of play doesn’t always sync up with ours, however. Cats are predators, and play fighting stimulates their natural hunting instincts. This … Read More
Animals have their own wisdom to bestow on us humans. Here’s what close contact with dogs has taught Animal Hospital of Richmond’s own Dr. Teders: 1. Even if all you do is chase your own tail all day … Read More
As a DVM, Dr. Teders spends a great deal of time with cats – both her own and her sweet patients. Here’s the wisdom she’s learned from her feline companions: : 1. Bathe regularly. 2. Even if the individual that you’re … Read More
Your brand-new puppy Dozer just hit your house like a tiny canine whirlwind. Earlier this week, you adopted this seven-week-old retriever mix through an animal rescue group. When he arrived home, this frenzied little pooch sniffed out every corner before … Read More
Your two male cats look like prize fighters lately. Four-year-old Buster has been battling it out with five-year-old Rocky — and you haven’t seen a clear winner. They regularly thrash on the floor, rolling and spinning until one gets up … Read More
Your orange tabby Pumpkin doesn’t give much thought to his meals. Your four-year-old feline housemate just assumes you’ll fill his bowl with top-notch kibbles every day. This busy fellow realizes that a superior feline formula helps to keep his intestinal … Read More
Your Labrador retriever Hunter has become a chewing fool. For several days, Hunter has been methodically gnawing on your matching upholstered couch and wing chairs. When he tires of that, he works on your antique dining set that’s a family … Read More
Your four-year-old tortoiseshell cat Missy has always been a proud member of the “clean bowl club.” Missy has been with your family since she was very young, and she has generally scarfed down her food shortly after you poured it … Read More
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