Behavior

Have you recently adopted a baby snake or lizard? Congratulations! It’s important to remember that reptiles are essentially wild animals. Even those who have been bred in captivity really aren’t entirely domesticated. Some, however, tend to be more friendly than others are. Of course, it’s much easier to make friends with a baby reptile than with an adult. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet discusses befriending a reptile. Making Friends While it’s often advised to handle … Read More »

Did you know that January 22nd is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day? Our feline pals are very inquisitive by nature, so it’s not really surprising that there’s a day devoted to their curious streak. If your kitty could actually voice her most pressing questions, what do you think she would want to know about? Read on as a Pasadena, MD vet lists some things that Fluffy hasn’t quite figured out yet. Boundaries Our feline friends … Read More »

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe, but 2018 is behind us already. As we put up new calendars and set our resolutions for the new year, our feline friends will be doing what they do best: sleeping and looking adorable. Fluffy may also have some plans for 2019! Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet predicts some of the adorable things your furball will do this year. Steal Your Chair Cats are pretty … Read More »

Does your dog know basic obedience commands? Does he come when you call him? If not, it may be time to take Fido back to school. Making sure your canine pal is properly trained isn’t just important because of petiquette: it’s crucial for safety reasons as well. Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet offers some helpful tips on training your furry buddy. Basics First The five most important commands your four-legged friend should … Read More »

Have you recently adopted a kitten? Or, has a kitten adopted you? Congratulations on your new arrival! If you have never had a baby feline before, you’ll soon find out that little Fluffy is, well, basically a tiny, adorable ball of mischief. It’s definitely worth your while to instill good manners in your furry friend now. This will be much easier than trying to correct bad habits in adult cats! A Pasadena, MD vet discusses … Read More »

Cats have many wonderful characteristics that have made them beloved pets. They’re cute, cuddly, hilarious, and very affectionate. Fluffy isn’t purrfect, however. In fact, she has a few habits that aren’t very popular with her human pals, such as scratching. We can help! Here, a Pasadena, MD vet discusses teaching kitties better manicure habits. Discourage Bad Habits Never punish your cat for scratching. Fluffy is just following her instincts, and won’t understand what she did … Read More »

Did you know that cats can get uneasy and anxious if they get bored? Although kitties can be a bit lazy, they do still need entertainment options. Fluffy can’t spend all of her time sleeping! Here, a Glen Burnie, MD vet lists some great ways to prevent kitty boredom. Toys First things first: make sure your kitty has lots of fun toys to play with. Classic cat toys, like catnip mice, are great, but you … Read More »