Lifestyles — Pets

• Pilling a Cat

  Pilling a cat can be a nightmarish experience. Cats don’t want something pushed down their throats, and they’ll fight with all their might to prevent it. In fact, it’s amazing how powerful their small bodies can be. Here are some ways to make the pilling process easier and less stressful for both you and your cat.

• Dog Training Tips

  Dog training requires simple persistence to be a successful and delightful experience for you and your dog. Here are 8 dog training tips to guide you along the way.

• How Much Does it Cost to Own a Pet?

  There is plenty of information out there about how to care for and train your pet. However, most leave out a very important factor: what it will cost! There’s no doubt that owning an animal brings with it some serious bills. Shouldn’t you know, before you buy, which animals you can afford to keep?

• Children and Pets

  Pets are part of many children’s lives. Parental involvement, open discussion, and planning are usually necessary to help make pet ownership a positive experience for everyone. A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently, gets invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way. Careless treatment of animals is unhealthy for both the pet and the child involved.