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To the Rescue: How to Make Friends With a Friend's Cat
While my house is feline-free, I've got plenty of friends with kitty housemates. Most of the time, they're pretty receptive to my overtures, but here's an easy tip I've learned the sharp way.
When reaching out to pet a cat, approach with fingers tucked under and fist together.
10 Pet Peeves We Can All Agree On
Since it’s Pet Peeve Week, all of you shared the little things that get under your skin in a big way. From your submissions, I’ve rounded up 10 annoyances I think most of us would count among our pet peeves. I’m sure we’ve all been guilty of doing these from time to time, but since it’s the week to let out our frustration, let’s get to it!
Do Tell: What Are Your Biggest Pet Peeves?
Since it's National Pet Peeve Week I want to know: what gets under your skin? (Hopefully, it's not commemorative weeks for random things like pet peeves!) I'll start you off with some of mine. - Emails that lack proper grammar and capitalization.
- Friends who take long cell phone calls while we're hanging out.
I Need Your Help . . . Dealing With Aggressive Dogs on Walks
Nothing turns a walk time from rad to bad quicker than a foul-tempered pooch. I'd hazard a guess that very few, very lucky pet owners have never encountered an aggressive dog while out and about — even an attempted lunge is scary stuff — and what if it continues on way too far? Community member Beaner explains:
We've been going in the woods off-leash ever since we had our dog and, last weekend, the same dog went after him for the third time.
I Need Your Help . . . Ear Protection From Rain?
Rainy days go away! Not only does the wet stuff totally annoy some pets, it can be harmful, too. Check out this message about a three-year-old blue American Pitbull:
We rescued Diva at seven months old, and she had already had her ears clipped.
Let's Dish: What Are Your Party Planning Pet Peeves?
To celebrate my birthday, I invited everyone I know to join me for happy hour. I took the time to make and send a special invite. However, I was shocked by how many friends didn't read it.
Pet Peeves: Can I Put My Moisturizer on My Dogs' Paws?
Q: My dog's paw pads are super dry, so dry they're nearly cracking. I know cold weather is coming soon and this will worsen — can I rub some of my lotion or Vaseline on them?
A: I commend your concern for bow owwies on the paw pads but you need to be careful what you rub him down with.
Pet Peeves: How Do I Know If My Dog's Toy Is Too Small?
Q: I was soooo excited for my new dog, I went out and bought a ton of "puppy" toys . . .
Pet Peeves: How Do I Clean My Dog's Eyes?
Q: I just recently got a little Boston Terrier who seems to have been neglected by his previous owners. I have an appointment with the vet for next week, but I wanted to know some good products to protect/clean his eye?
A: Congratulations!
Let's Dish: What Are Your Wedding Pet Peeves?
When I chatted weddings with Gail Simmons a couple of weeks ago, she shared her tips for hosting an eco-friendly big day and let me know her wedding pet peeves. "When the wedding doesn't reflect the personality of the couple, that really bugs me." Also on her list: a menu that lacks creativity, and dessert buffets.
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