Missed the letter boxMissed the Litter BoxCourtesy of Critters Choice Pet Sitting Albany, NYNot long ago a friend told me two of her cats were not using the litter box consistently. They used the hall carpet or other spot near the litter box instead to releive themselves. This is not a problem that will go away if ignored. It's pretty difficult to ignore the mess or the foul odor of cat urine.. Inappropriate potty habits actually tops the list of reasons why people give up their cats to animal shelters. If you live with a cat, you already know that reasoning with a cat seldom works. And if reasoning seldom works, punishment never does. Your only choice is to begin thinking like your cat. I know that sounds impossible, but it isn’t. Remember your cat always has a reason for what he does. What you consider to be a terrible habit seems logical to your cat. You must become a feline detective and figure out what your cat’s reason is. If your cat is not using the litter box, the problem might be medical, emotional,

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Changing Your dogs Diet Cont: then make it 75%-25% new food for three to four days and finally 100% new food. But what kind of healthy dog food diet does your dog need? That depends on your dog. Like people, dogs have individual tastes. Some dogs prefer beef, others prefer chicken, lamb or a combination of meats. The best way to find out what your dog likes, is to experiment with different kinds.The most important thing to remember when selecting a healthy dog food to replace your dog's current diet is to choose a high quality, low grain from a company who manufacturers there own food so they know the source of every ingredient. Foods produced by bulk manufacturers have been involved in a number of pet deaths because of poor ingredient control. An diet is very important but knowing what not to feed your dog is equally important. Sherry Woodard, dog trainer and care consultant. www.critterschoice.com

Changing Your Dogs Diet Cont: By gradually introducing a new, healthy dog food diet to your pet, you'll spare him from many problems associated with indigestion:•Stomach Cramps .. Excess Gas•Heartburn•Constipation•Indigestion•Diarrhea•Vomiting•Refusal to Eat If you don't introduce a healthy dog food diet gradually, expect these to happen to your furry companions. Doctors Foster & Smith offer the following vital information about introducing a new, healthy dog food diet to your pet: Normal bacteria in the intestine help your dog or cat digest food. A sudden change in food can result in changes to the number and type of bacteria and their ability to help digest food. These changes can lead to intestinal upset. Therefore, your pet must be switched to a new healthy dog food slowly. We recommend switching to a new food gradually over the course of 2 weeks. For example, make a mixture that contains 10% of the new food and 90% of the old food and feed that for three to four days. www.critterschoice.com