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• Being a Good Cat Neighbor

  Are you a good neighbor? Learn to be a good pet-owning neighbor by teaching your cat these important behaviors.

• Socialization

  Learn how to help your cat adapt to a new social environment with these tips.

• Basic Commands

  Learn the basic commands for dogs and how to teach your dog to obey them.

• Being a Good Dog Neighbor

  Are you a good neighbor? Learn to be a good pet-owning neighbor by teaching your dog these important behaviors.

• Biting, Chewing, & Digging

  While biting, chewing, and digging are normal dog behavior, use these tips to keep them in check.

• Excessive Barking

  Barking that is a behavior problem may result from one of several different issues. Here’s how to identify the cause of the barking and then to change your dog’s triggers.

• Preventative Training

  Learn the proper command tones used in preventive training for puppies and dogs to get a better response.

• Protein & Weight Management

  Learn the healthiest way for a dog to shed extra weight with proper protein consumption and exercise.

• Protein as Body Fuel

  Not sure why protein is so important for your dog? This article explains why your dog needs protein in his diet.

• The Function of Fats

  Fats are an essential part of your dog's diet. Learn all the benefits of a diet balanced with the right amount of fat.

• The Impact of Nutrition on Immune Function

  Healthy immune function in dogs, as in any species, is vital to survival. The immune system, after all, defends the body against foreign organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites, and from malignant cells.

• Gerontology: Prolonging Health Through Nutrition

  Your pet's diet is closely related to his life span. This article goes into detail on how nutrition effects your pet’s health.

• Healthy Skin & Haircoat: The Importance of Nutrition

  Good nutrition is essential to normal skin and haircoat health. See how vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats affect your pet’s fur and skin.

• Obesity: The Leading Nutritional Disorder in Pets

  Obesity is the leading nutritional disorder in dogs and cats. Learn the dangers of obesity in dogs and cats as well as how to spot, prevent and treat it.

• The Role of Nutrition in Genetic Expression

  Learn the effects of food and nutrition on genetic expression in dogs and cats.

• Feeding Cats for Life Stages

  Cats require different diets at different life stages. Learn about the appropriate diets for each stage of your cat’s life.

• Litter Box Training & Maintenance

  A litter box is an important part of your cat’s life. Learn about proper liter box behavior, maintenance tips, where to place your cat’s litter box, and more.

• Vaccinations

  All kittens need to be vaccinated according to the schedule provided by your veterinarian. See our recommended vaccination schedule.

• Welcoming Your New Kitten

  The thought of bringing home a new kitten can be at once exciting and overwhelming. Here are some kitten-specific suggestions that will help make your new friend's welcome a warm and lasting one.

• Children's Roles in Pet Care

  First, it's great that you want to share the responsibility of pet ownership with your children. However, it's important that you assign age-appropriate tasks. Here are a few examples of what you may expect...

• Choosing the Perfect Puppy

  Having a puppy is an amazing thing. Here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect companion.

• Crate Training

  A crate can offer your dog comfort and security. But you need to learn these training tips before using any crate.

• Feeding Dogs for Life Stages

  Your dogs diet affects his health during every life stage. Learn the proper nutrition guidelines for each of your dog’s life stages.

• First Visit to the Veterinarian

  Your puppy's first visit to the veterinarian is an important one. Learn about what happens at your puppy's first visit.

• Housetraining

  It's important that your puppy is properly trained. Learn the basics of housetraining your dog or puppy.

• Puppy Body Condition System

  Feeding to ideal body condition provides real, long-term health benefits. Use this chart to help monitor your puppy's body condition.

• Puppy Necessities

  Preparing in advance for the arrival of your new pal will allow you and your puppy to spend time getting to know each other.

• Puppy Proofing Your Home

  Before bringing your puppy home, you'll need to "puppy proof" your house. Here are some important tips...

• What You Should Know About Feeding Your Puppy

  Adhering to a sensible feeding program is essential to provide a good start nutritionally for your puppy.

• What Pet Food Labels Tell You

  Pet food labels give basic information as to the ingredient content, nutrient guaranteed analysis, feeding information, net weight, the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor and, many times, other facts about the product.

• The Importance of Digestibility & Palatability

  How do you know that the dog or cat food you feed provides top performance? The answer is its level of digestibility. Simply stated, digestibility is the percentage of protein and other nutrients in a particular diet actually available to and utilized by the dog or cat.