Bringing Your Pet Home - ABC6 - Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather

  • Bringing Your Pet Home

  • No doubt you're looking forward to a lifelong friendship with your new buddy. But try to keep in mind the confusion he's feeling. He's likely to be a little disoriented, so read on to find out how to help him.
  • Your cat looks to you for everything: love, warmth, food, comfort, protection. It doesn't have to be an overwhelming responsibility -- just follow these simple guidelines.
  • Fights, behavior changes, and housetraining mishaps. Sound familiar? They're all common consequences of upsetting the status quo.
  • With proper training, supervision, and adjustments, you, your new baby, and your pet should be able to live together safely and happily as one (now larger) family.
  • Pet owners who misunderstand their pets' behavior may be tempted to draw a line in the sand when it comes to acceptable animal conduct. Find a compromise you both can live with.
  • Ideally, you will want a veterinarian who shares your philosophy of preventive health care and is an active participant in meeting your pet's needs.
  • Need some advice? Check out our seven simple steps to make all your lives happier and healthier.
Powered by WorldNow

10 Orms Street Providence, R.I. 02904
401-453-8000

All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WLNE.
All Rights Reserved.

For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.