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Dear Jake & Scout,
Let’s just say my breath is less than fresh and it is not from the wet cat food I have been feasting on. My human still nuzzles me but not without making a face.
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Dear Scout,
The weather is starting to cool and my human wants to start jogging to keep in shape. I need to shed a few pounds myself! She is talking about taking me along… what precautions should we take?
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Dear Jake,
My 9 month old schnauzer mix named “Tricky” has suddenly begun urinating and not just on everything that stands still, but on everything that moves as well!
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Dear Jake & Scout,
I feel so guilty! I have recently taken in a stray dog hoping to find her home or a wonderful new one. She is a fairly young dog and her “doggy” manners are not the best – likely the result of living on the streets for a majority of her life. In an attempt to make her an ideal pet for someone, I have been working to teach her to sit and stay, to not dig or escape the back yard, and to behave well when indoors. She is a terrific dog on all fronts, except she does not do well when left unsupervised in the house for any extended period of time. READ MORE >>>
Dear Jake & Scout,
I have recently adopted a cat from a local shelter. I’ve never had a cat of my own before, but I am enjoying getting to know the “ins and outs” of cat ownership. I’ve noticed that my cat, “Fanta” moves her tail a lot depending on her mood. I know that dogs wag when they’re happy, do cats do the same? I’d like to know what the tail says about “Fanta’s” mood. READ MORE >>>
Dear Jake & Scout,
I’m sure you guys get this question all the time, but I have to ask. I have adopted my very first dog and would like to buy him some toys. Having children, I know to look for toys that are suitable for their age because some may be dangerous for them. Is it the same for dogs? What guidelines could you give me in my search for appropriate toys for my new friend? READ MORE >>>
Dear Jake & Scout,
I can understand your concern – and disgust – those cats will eat anything! (Just kidding, cats!) You must understand that felines are predators – whether in the wild or at play in your home. That’s what hundreds of years of evolution have taught them to do. It may seem like a cruel game to you – the catching, releasing, batting, carrying it around – but to a cat, it’s necessary. Cats lack the ability to kill their prey with one bite, so they have to tire them out through repetitive capture and release. READ MORE >>>