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Introduction Can cats “talk”? Absolutely. Is cat vocalization easy to understand? Not always – but the more time you spend with cats, the more you’ll pick up the language. Ask most non-cat owners what sound cats make and they’ll say “meow”. That’s true to a point, but it’s kind of like saying that the sound dogs make is “bow wow”. “Meow” is just one of many sounds that make up feline vocalizations. Pitch and Length of Vocalizations One of the most important keys to understanding cat vocalizations is evaluating pitch, duration, and volume. Generally speaking, the lower the pitch the...

Introduction It's always a challenge; do you take your dog to the groomer and pay to leave your baby in the hands of strangers, or do you do it yourself, and save money...but perhaps don't do as good a job as a professional could?The good news is, it's now easier than ever, with the extensive lines of products specifically for pet grooming that you can now find in almost any pet care store, to do a thorough, professional job of dog grooming yourself. The trick is finding the right tools and supplies for the size and type of dog you...

Introduction Although dogs are domesticated animals, there is still a part of them that long for the physical exertion that their cousins (snow dogs, wolves) still enjoy. Dogs love to run and chase other animals around for fun and for keeping themselves in shape. But if you don’t live near the fields where you can set your dog free and run around, there are suburban dog exercises that can keep you and your dog busy during early mornings and weekends. Frisbee Teach your dog to retrieve Frisbee. This dog exercise may be done in a small park or an open...

Introduction Dogs are extremely sociable animals. There is nothing they would like better than to be by your side 24/7, and as a dog owner, you probably feel much the same way about him. However, much as we would like to have our dogs with us all the time, the facts are that dog food does not come for free. This means that in many family groups both adults have to work. In addition, if you have children, they have to get an education, which means they need to go to school. It is a harsh reality of life, but...

Taking Your Dog To The Vet Taking your dog to the vet is, or can be, one of the scariest things for a dog owner. In fact, it can be even more nerve-wracking for the owner than for the actual dog, although goodness knows, dogs hate going to the vet's office. But there are some things you can do and some suggestions you can keep in mind to make taking your dog to the vet a more relaxing, and even rewarding, experience for both of you. Tips And Tricks Work with your Vet The first thing to remember when taking...