Your cat may like jumping up on the kitchen counter because she has gotten food while she was up there. The kitchen counter also provides a good vantage point for her to peruse her territory. Start by clearing your kitchen counters of food items when not in use and don’t ever feed your cat while she is up there. If she jumps up on the kitchen counter, just pick her up and remove her without fuss. Don’t yell at your cat or punish her as she is learning. Cover the counters with aluminum foil strips or double-sided tape. These materials feel weird to your cat’s feet and will deter her from going up there. Provide another high perch such as a window ledge or shelf so your cat can safely observe the hubbub in your household. Learn more from your veterinary clinic in the Lawrence area of Indianapolis, IN.

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Dental hygiene is an important grooming task since decay can cause pain and trouble eating while introducing dangerous bacteria into your dog’s bloodstream. Thus, you need to clean your dog’s teeth several times a week. Start when your dog is young so it becomes routine. Handle your dog’s mouth so he becomes accustomed to your touch. Watch for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, loose teeth or a bad odor. He may even rub his mouth with his paw or on the floor. These conditions may require medical attention. Act quickly and efficiently when cleaning your dog’s teeth. Use cotton balls or gauze and work up to a doggy toothbrush or a finger brush. Only use dog-safe toothpaste since human toothpaste can be toxic to your dog. Don’t forget to stimulate the gums. And don’t force your dog if he resists. Try another time. Learn more from your vet services in the Lawrence area of Indian ... Read more »

Dog behavior training is different than obedience training. You use obedience training to teach your dog to do certain behaviors usually by command. Examples of obedience commands are sit, stay, come and down. Behavior training is used to teach your dog what you don’t want him to do such as jumping up on people, digging in the yard or begging at the table. The basic process is to deter your dog from performing the undesired behavior and then giving him something appropriate to do. Don’t make a fuss when deterring your dog from inappropriate behavior. Never punish or yell at your dog. Stop the behavior or ignore him. He will soon get the message that the behavior will not be tolerated. Redirect him to something appropriate like a chew toy or insist he sit by you. Be patient and kind while your dog is learning. Learn more from your veterinary clinic in the Lawrence area of Indianapolis, IN.

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