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How can you screw up with a new kitten? Oh… there are many ways. In this episode, I’ll tell you the 3 most common mistakes I see pet owners make with kittens and how to avoid them. You do NOT want to miss this episode because that new kitten you’ve got or are thinking of getting just may become… the only one who really loves you.

People who leave dogs in hot cars just aren’t thinking. If they did, even for a moment, they’d realize what a bad idea this is. Here’s a funny video about a serious topic that needs awareness. Enjoy!

 

 

One of our viewers has some home improvements coming up and wants to know what to be aware of to keep her dog safe. Here’s my response:

Also, here are a few more you might want to be aware of: Working on Home Improvement Projects? 7 Pet Hazards to Look Out For

 

If the drama from this episode doesn’t leave you with a red face, sniffles and tears then the subject will. We’re talking about gas and what you can do to survive if your pet seems determined to happily chase you out of your own home.

 

You won’t want to pass on this installment of… General Veterinary Hospital!

 

(And if you missed previous episodes, check out the doc’s take on Reverse Sneezin and Tapeworms!)

Sometimes it seems like the whole concept of cat obedience is an oxymoron. Training cats is tricky, and it requires patience. Still, you can convince your cat to change certain behaviors like jumping up on counter tops. Here’s how:

 

 

I hope that helps with any feline counter surfers you may be dealing with. If you want to read more about keeping cats out of places they shouldn’t be, my friend Dr. Marty Becker has a great article on the subject. Good luck!

 

 

When my friend, the gifted veterinary surgeon Dr. Jenn Wardlaw at Gateway Veterinary Surgery in St. Louis, told me she had just finished lecturing to veterinarians about joint supplements, I got really excited. Joint supplements are a huge deal for pets in pain and pets dealing with arthritis. This is partly because they can be a great benefit… and also because there’s a lot of garbage out there that doesn’t work and costs a ton.

 

I asked Dr. Wardlaw if I could interview her for an episode of the Cone to get the real story about joint supplements without any of the smoke and mirrors that often surround this topic. If you have pets with arthritis or hip displaysia, or pets that might have these conditions in the future, you need to check this episode out.

 

This Cone of Shame was one of the all-time most interesting to me as we made it, and I hope my patients and your pets will benefit.