Archives: Behavior

Stop Your Cat’s Undesirable Spraying Behavior

August 15, 2015

Your big tabby cat Duke has always been an unpredictable guy. First, this five-year-old feline invented an ambush game, hiding under furniture and pouncing on your legs. Next, he swiped … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged animal clinic Chesapeake, cat behavior, cat spray, cat spraying, cat spraying behavior, cat urine, exercise, feline behavior, getting rid of urine smell, stop cat from spraying, stop cat spraying
Give Your New Rodent a Good “Meet and Greet” Session

August 1, 2015

Your rodent pet ownership experience is about to begin. Later this week, you’ll bring home a hamster or pet rat from a reputable pet store. In preparation, you’ve thoroughly researched … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, General Care, Pocket Pet Care Tagged bringing home a rodent, caring for rodents, introducing rodents to home, pocket pet behavior, pocket pet care, pocket pet socialization, rodent behavior, rodent care, rodent socialization, veterinary hospital Chesapeake
Preventing Your Cat from Nibbling on Plants

August 1, 2014

The majority of cats won’t go out of their way to eat plants, but there are a percentage that will. Since some plants are toxic to animals, and even non-toxic … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged chemicals, nibbling on plants, pesticides, preventing cat from eating plants, taste deterrents on plants, toxic plants, training, vet Chesapeake
The Kitten Socialization Process

July 1, 2014

Did you know that kittens who are regularly and appropriately handled as youngsters grow up into the most well-behaved and properly socialized adults? Below, a Chesapeake veterinarian advises you on … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged Chesapeake vet, human contact, kitten socialization process, socializing kittens, young kittens

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Fido’s Year In Review

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Happy New Year! That’s officially a wrap on 2024. While we can’t make many predictions for the coming year, one thing we do know: Man’s Best Friend will stay loyally … Read More »
Choosing Holiday Gifts For Fido

Dec 15

Happy Holidays! Have you finished your shopping yet? Or are you one of those last-minute shoppers? No matter which end of the spectrum you fall under, you’ll want to remember … Read More »
Keeping Fluffy Out Of The Tree

Dec 01

Happy Holidays! Kitties seem to be at their cutest this time of year. Fluffy is always really cute, but she never looks more adorable than when she’s posing under the … Read More »