The Pets Blog Week in Review for January 7-13

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Last week was the first full week of 2008. Resolutions were set and being tackled full force. Which meant Aimee and I were busy bringing you a bunch of interesting articles. In case you missed any part of last week due to tending your resolutions, here's what we wrote on:

Monday, January 7

Why Does My Pet Play in His Water Bowl?

If you have a cat like my Mr. Meow who definitely plays in his water bowl, Aimee provided insight into this mysterious phenomenon.

Is Your Cat Stressed?

Aimee listed some signs to look for that your cat may demonstrate if they're stressed.

What Is It About Orange Cats and Dogs?

I don't know what it is about orange cats, but the ones I seem to run into are fearless wonders.

Tuesday, January 8

We've always got one. We took it early this week!

Wednesday, January 9

Finding Out Your Dog is Deaf

A friend I play volleyball with recently found our her new puppy is deaf and was asking me what I knew about such things. So I looked into it for her.

Modifying Behavior: What it Means to "Know They Pet"

I attempted to clear something up from a previous blog that I wasn't sure I had explained very well.

Diamond Pet Foods Settlement

Ever wondered what happened in this pet food fiasco? Aimee had the details.

Thursday, January 10

Modifying Behavior-Lesson 2: Trial and Error

In order to find an approach that works, you have to be willing to try and fail and try again.

How Do You Train a Deaf Dog?

There are numerous ways to do it, most of which involve focusing on the other senses.

Drunk Dog (It's Not What You Think!)

A bowl of yeast dough gave a Labrador in Austria one heck of a hangover!

Friday, January 11

A Stormy Thursday Huddled Together in the Laundry Room

A violent thunderstorm with Doppler-indicated signs of rotation near our home sent Murphy, Tabby, Mr. Meow and me fleeing into the laundry room for shelter.

How Do You Get a Deaf Dog's Attention When He's Not Looking at You?

Carefully, thoughtfully, and sometimes creatively!

Taking Care of a Stressed Cat

First rule out illness, then diagnose what's causing the stress and try to alleviate or buffer it.

Retraining a Stressed Cat

In case you can't eliminate the cause of stress, Aimee offered ways to retrain the cat to deal with it better.

Saturday, January 12

Deciding to Use a Retractable Leash

It is a bit of a decision to opt for this type of leash if you've never used one before.

The Dangers of Retractable Leashes

Because of their nature, there are certain dangers inherent to these types of leashes users should be aware of.

Sunday, January 13

You and Your Pet: Zodiac Compatible?

Not only can you use the stars to match you up with your true love, you can use them to see if you're compatible with your pets.

Taking Care of a Fearful Cat

As Aimee learned, it takes a lot of patience...and love!

Other Pets WIRs

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Courtney Mroch is a wife, a proud pet parent, and a writer. She's been with her husband, high school sweetheart Wayne Pryor, over 20 years, married 11 of those. She's "mom" to Mr. Meow, a.k.

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