Pets and Furry Friends

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Health

Owning Pets for a Healthy Lifestyle

Enhance your fitness levels and mental health, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and more!

By Mayo Clinic Staff | January 4, 2022
cat getting a bath Photo by Nikiforov Oleg Dreamstime. For article, Jest a Moment: How to bathe a cat.
Humor

Jest a Moment: How to Bathe a Cat

A 13-step guide

By Nick Thomas | December 29, 2021
brindle mixed breed dog wants to play, outside on lawn. Photo by Maryswift Dreamstime. For article on disappointing the dog
From Our Readers

Disappointing My Dog

Poor Skippy!

By Phil Perkins | December 13, 2021
cat on a fence Photo Katherine Elaine Erickson Dreamstime. For article on finding cat-proof fencing and outdoor cat safety
Cathy M Rosenthal

Outdoor Cat Safety and Dog Tear Stains

Tips from ‘My Pet World’ readers

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 8, 2021
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Cathy M Rosenthal

Cat-Proof Fencing Keeps Your Kitties in Your Yard

Plus getting your pet to poop on command

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 1, 2021
White maltipoo dog resting with her stuffed toy. Photo Suse Schulz Dreamstime. For article, Dog’s Bizarre Behavior Confuses Owner
Cathy M Rosenthal

Dog’s Bizarre Behavior Has Pet Owner Scratching Her Head

Plus ideas introducing a feral cat to other household cats

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 24, 2021
angry cat Photo by Simone Obrien Dreamstime. For article, neighbor's cat suddenly becomes mean
Cathy M Rosenthal

My Pet World: Neighbor’s Cat Becomes Seriously Mean

Plus a picky pooch and other dog food questions

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 17, 2021
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Cathy M Rosenthal

Post-COVID Dog Adjustment Problems

Plus whether to take a cat for a four-month visit to Florida

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 12, 2021
jack russell dog in backyard Photo Lunja87 Dreamstime - for article on dog eating poop from neighbor's cats
Cathy M Rosenthal

My Pet World: Dog Eating Cat Poop From Neighbor’s Cats

A not-so-neighborly problem plus a response to cleaning dogs’ tear stains

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 4, 2021
woman with golden retriever Photo Chernetskaya Dreamstime. For article on helping a pet cope with vacation
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Help Your Pet Cope with Your Vacation

Plus amazing bird communication

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 28, 2021

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