Archives: Behavior

Caring for a Nervous Cat

November 1, 2019

Do you have a scaredy-cat on your hands? Kitties all have their own purrsonalities. While some are bold and fearless, others are very anxious, and will bolt for their favorite … Read More »

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Soothing an Anxious Cat

August 15, 2019

Do you have a scaredy-cat for a pet? Cats all have their own unique purrsonalities. While some are bold and fearless, others are very timid and shy. If your feline … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged anxiety in cats, calming anxious cat, calming down cat, cat anxiety, cat behavior, cat behaviors, cat care, cat care tips, cat socialization, cat toys, feline anxiety, feline behavior, pet clinic Roanoke VA, pet clinic Salem VA, soothing an anxious cat, soothing cat, soothing your cat, veterinary care for cat
Cute Ways Cats Demand Your Attention

July 15, 2019

Cats have a special way of making us smile with their quirks and silly antics. One area where our feline friends really ham it up is when they want our … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged animal hospital Roanoke VA, animal hospital Salem VA, cat behavior, cat behaviors, cat demanding love, cat demanding pets, cat positions, cat staring, cat vocalizations, cat vocals, cat wants attention, cats wanting attention, feline behavior, feline behaviors, how cats demand attention, how cats demand love, things cats do
Dog Training Tips

July 15, 2018

Does your dog know basic commands, such as Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Lay Down? If not, Fido may need to go back to school. Training isn’t just about teaching … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Dog Care, General Care Tagged advanced dog training, animal hospital Roanoke VA, animal hospital Salem VA, basic dog commands, basic dog training, dog commands, dog obedience training, dog training tips, dog tricks, how to train dog, obedience training for dogs, teaching dog commands, teaching dog tricks, training dog
All About Catnip

May 1, 2018

It’s your feline friend’s favorite indulgence—you’ve probably heard of catnip, but how much do you know about this fascinating aspect of our cats’ lives? Here, your Salem, VA veterinarian answers … Read More »

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Caring for a Nervous Cat

Nov 01

Do you have a scaredy-cat on your hands? Kitties all have their own purrsonalities. While some are bold and fearless, others are very anxious, and will bolt for their favorite … Read More »
6 Things to Do With Fido This Fall

Oct 15

Autumn is finally here! The weather is cooling off, and we’re able to enjoy that beautiful scenery while enjoying yummy seasonal treats. This may very well be Fido’s favorite time … Read More »
Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth

Oct 01

Dental issues are very common in our feline pals. In fact, over 85 percent of adult kitties have some form of dental issues. Tooth problems are just as painful—and dangerous—for … Read More »