Should You Adopt a Puppy When You Have an Older Dog?
Updated: 2023-08-30 21:58:57
By Julie Zeilinger Samantha Gehrmann / Stocksy It’s a thought many pet parents of older dogs have: Should I adopt a puppy for my dog? It’s a well-meaning and valid question, but one that should be carefully considered. While bringing home a young dog or puppy might “liven up” your older dog and help them […]
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Melanie DeFazio / Stocksy If you adopted a single kitten under the age of six months, you may begin to notice some troubling behavior over time. If your kitten is excessively vocal, destructive, and/or aggressive, they are likely experiencing “single kitten syndrome,” a condition that can develop in kittens who are not raised with other […]
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Congratulations on your new puppy! Part of the fun is definitely training your new dog–and that training can start right away. I started training our puppy Isla as soon as we adopted her, and soon I was looking for puppy classes. I chose one that offered the AKC STAR Puppy Test — is it worth …
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By Alicia Kort Danil Nevsky / Stocksy Far too many apartment dwellers think they can’t have a dog just because they rent or live in relatively small spaces. While some landlords may have rules against pets, living in an apartment shouldn’t dissuade you from welcoming a dog into your life in and of itself. In […]
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If you’re thinking about bringing home a new BFF and happen to have a soft spot for white dogs, you’re not alone. Loving white dogs is a cross-cultural, cross-generational experience. While fur color doesn’t define a dog’s personality, there’s something appealing about the clean, crisp look of a white floofy coat. And white dogs stand […]
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Magui RF / Shutterstock Bringing a new cat into your home should not be as simple as picking the first adorable kitten you find. If you want to be a pet parent to one of the two million cats adopted from animal shelters each year, you should first think about whether you’re able to commit […]
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MaaHoo / Stocksy Many families know how beneficial the unconditional love of a well-cared-for pet can be. Of course, while kids tend to think only of all the good parts of having a pet, parents know a lot of patience, time, and effort are also necessary. While involving kids in raising and caring for a […]
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It’s becoming more common to see people traveling with their cats. But some felines are more comfortable staying home. If you’re wondering if your cat would enjoy a road trip, or hoping to adopt a kitten who’ll become your furry travel buddy, learn to identify the personality traits that traveling cats share! Traveling with […]
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