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  • Dog SARDS: Understanding the Condition

    Dog SARDS: Understanding the Condition

    Losing your vision can be a life-altering event. The same is true for our dogs. There are several causes of blindness in dogs—one of those causes is sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS). SARDS is characterized by the sudden and…

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  • Positive Reinforcement for Dogs

    Positive Reinforcement for Dogs

      This post is about the tricky concept of the combination of negative and positive reinforcement. I’ve always wondered about behaviors having more than one consequence. I’ve recently learned more about the possibility, and I’ve found a good example of…

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  • Cats and Strangers: Fear vs. Curiosity

    Cats and Strangers: Fear vs. Curiosity

    Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every month, we ask our cat-loving Catsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, we asked them to tell us how their cat reacts to strangers! Here’s what they had to…

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  • Cats and Messy Bowls: Camera Evidence

    Cats and Messy Bowls: Camera Evidence

    Once upon a time, feeding my five cats was quite a straightforward endeavor, with a scattering of dry food in the morning and a large sharing tray of wet food at night. When Clutch developed a case of inflammatory bowel…

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  • Teaching Your Dog to Sit

    Teaching Your Dog to Sit

    Among many other practical purposes, teaching your dog to sit is also helpful for taking cute photos! Credit: Jae Thomas Sit is one of the first things many people teach their dogs, and it’s a helpful trick. It’s the foundational…

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  • Getting Rid of Cat Fleas: 4 Methods

    Getting Rid of Cat Fleas: 4 Methods

    Fleas are one of the most common external parasites in cats, and these insects can be quite pesky. Knowing how to get rid of fleas on cats can help if your feline friend is affected. A variety of flea treatments…

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  • Daylight Saving Time and Pets’ Sleep

    Daylight Saving Time and Pets’ Sleep

    Time just sprung forward, it’s not just us who need to adjust—our furry companions can struggle when the clock goes ahead for an hour, too. Dr. Aimee Warner, resident veterinarian at insurance provider Waggel, shares a list of signs pet…

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  • Cat Playtime: 6 Quick Tips

    Cat Playtime: 6 Quick Tips

    If you do a cat toy search on Google or TikTok shop, you’ll get all sorts of crazy results — elaborate electronic toys, wild new inventions, and quite a few items that are clearly toy fails. But you don’t need those!…

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  • Feeding a Dachshund Puppy: Chart & Guide

    Feeding a Dachshund Puppy: Chart & Guide

    If you’re bringing a Dachshund puppy into your home or looking to improve your Dachshund’s diet, you’ve come to the right place. These small but spirited dogs need careful nutrition to support their growth and overall health. There are two…

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  • Best Dog Kibble for Sensitive Stomachs

    Best Dog Kibble for Sensitive Stomachs

      Does your pup struggle with a sensitive stomach? You’re not alone! With so many dog food options out there, finding the right one can feel overwhelming, especially when your furry friend needs something gentle on their tummy. While kibble…

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