Dear Cathy: I have two adult cats and recently adopted two long-haired sibling kittens, who are about 11 months old. The adult cats want nothing to do with the kittens. The kittens were raised by a foster mom and refused…
The kittens were raised by a foster mom and refused to be held or cuddled. Is there anything we can do to help this? They also appear to never have been taught to clean themselves when they were with their mom. They will leave the box with poop down their legs and stuck to their backside. How can I teach them to clean themselves? One is a girl, and the other is a boy.
Dear Cathy: I have a 14-year-old Shih-Tzu mix with mild heart issues. The vet wants to do a dental cleaning. I’m nervous about putting her under anesthesia and just generally putting her through this. I’ve had dogs my whole life but never have done a dental cleaning. How necessary is this to a dog this age? — Katherine, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dear Cathy: For almost 40 years, I have used a potty training method that includes telling my dogs to “go potty.” However, instead of using clickers or saying good dog, etc., I tell them, “good potty.” That way, they associate the praise with the action. In fact, when they poop, I tell them, “good poopie,” so they also learn the difference between “peeing” and “pooping.” I do this for any training: good sit, good stay, etc., associating the praise with the action.
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