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| Dear Lilly, |
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| I have a question. We have a cat at home and a dog, and a hampster, but it seems that the cat is not afrsid of the dog, but yet is afraid of the hampster ball. Why is that? |
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Signed,
Cat-lover |
| DearCat-lover, |
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There could be a number of reasons for this, ranging from upbringing to personality.
Cats, like all other animals (including humans) are completely unique. No two are ever the same and each has a unique personality. Some are shy, some are outgoing, some are skittish and some are bold.
That being said, it could be that your cat grew up with your dog and thus trusts him/her - yet is unfamiliar with the hampster ball and therefore afraid of it. Also, a dog is more predictable - where as the hampster ball is a seemingly random object of unknown intent.
Maybe after time, your cat will grow to trust the hampster ball more.
Hope this helps! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| Howv do you type on a key board or even read if you are a cat |
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Signed,
Me |
| DearMe, |
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That's a good question. Typing and reading can be difficult at first, but just keep practicing and you'll eventually get the hang of it. Make sure not to use your claws as they can sometimes hit the wrong key. For reading, I use a monochrome color scheme on my computer and large sharp letters. You might want to try this too.
Good luck! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| I have 2 brown tabies the problem is one of them is shredding my box spring for my bed. I have clipped their nails but he is still able to shred the box springs. I have tried sticky film but it would not cling to the fabric on the box springs. I don't want to use sprays to stop him, because one I am sensitive to some chemicals and two they sleep with me at night and I do not what to discourage that. Do you have any suggestion on stopping this tabby from shredding my box spring? |
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Signed,
Losing my box spring |
| DearLosing my box spring, |
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Correcting this kind of behavior can be tough - but you might want to consider a spray bottle filled with water. When he goes for the box spring, a sharp toned word along with a quick squirt may help teach him that this is not allowed. You might also want to consider putting a scratching post in your bedroom. Whenever he scratches the bed (and is punished for it), put him on the post and gently place his paws on the scratching area and massage them. This will hopefully teach him that this is the proper place to scratch. (It also helps to show him by example - as ridiculous as it may sound, try scratching on the post with your fingernails so he can see.) Also, if/when he does use the scratching post instead of your bed, make sure to reward him with a kind word. Scratching at the scratching post may not be the best way to help you sleep, but I'm sure your box spring will appreciate it.
Good luck! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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Hello...
I was wondering, i have a dog at home who is scared of cats and other dogs, but me and my family don't know why, and it would be nice to find out...
Can you help me figure that out..
tank you |
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Signed,
scared doggie |
| Dearscared doggie, |
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This may be due to a lack of exposure to other dogs and cats (or anything else, for that matter), it could be due to a past trauma, or it could be due to the dog's size. Often it's just the dog's personality along with a lack of exposure, as it's in an animal's nature (including humans) to fear what we don't understand. (This helps us not get attacked by something we're investigating.)
You could help your dog try to get over this by being reassuring and loving and by not forcing a meeting or confrontation. This is something he/she needs time to work out on their own - assuming they even want to. In the end, the decision will be your dog's, all you can do is be supportive and help them adjust to other animals.
Good luck! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| I want a dog is it a lot of work or not? |
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Signed,
hi |
| Dearhi, |
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| Dogs can be a lot of work as they need regular care and attention. They need to be fed regularly, receive regular vaccinations and doctor visits, and may require licensing depending on your local neighborhood. Dogs also require daily walks and need to be let out to use the bathroom when necessary. You should make sure you're prepared to give all of the attention and do all of the work necessary before getting a dog, because if not - it would be unfair to your pet. |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| I want a litel puppy but my mom says it is to much work. How much work is it to have a puppy? |
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Signed,
A puppy girl |
| DearA puppy girl, |
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On top of all the work of a regular dog, puppies are extremely energetic and need even more attention and exercise. They also need to be taught and trained and corrected when necessary. Puppies can be a lot of work, and if you're not ready for that kind of work, I think it would be unfair to get a puppy.
Hope this helps! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| My family has a turtle and were wanting to get a Beagle puppy. Everyone loves the idea! The thing i'm worried about is that we won't give enough attention to our turtle. What should i do for them to have equal amount of attention? |
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Signed,
Mystery |
| DearMystery, |
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I would make sure that the turtle is kept in a visible spot where people can still give attention to both. Of course the new dog will receive lots of attention because he/she is new and also a puppy, but if you try to be mindful of your turtle and make an effort, I'm sure you can divide your attention up as necessary.
Hope this helps! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| are king charles spanial friendy with children |
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Signed,
lily |
| Dearlily, |
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It of course depends on the individual dog, but the generalization of the breed is that they're active and friendly. Depending on the children and the dog, they might be ideal.
Hope this helps! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| How old is the breed of King Charles Spaniel |
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Signed,
King Charles Friend |
| DearKing Charles Friend, |
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At least 435 years, as the first written record of the breed was in 1570.
Hope this helps! |
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| Lilly |
| Dear Lilly, |
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| Our family has two 13-year-old cats for whom we would like to place in a new home since one of our children has adopted allergies to cats. The cats are great friends and need to stay together. What can you suggest? |
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Signed,
Need a new home |
| DearNeed a new home, |
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I would recommend that you talk to a local rescue group and see if they can help you find a new home for your kitties. If you're able, let them know that you'll be able to keep the cats until a new home is found, that should make it easier for them to help you.
Good luck! |
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| Lilly |
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