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2010 Article Archive: Click on a date to browse the Article Archives: 2009, 2008

9/12/10 - When Pets Can’t Shoot Straight
9/5/10 - The Cat Who Came In From the Fire Escape
8/29/10 - Treating Pet’s Mouth Ulcers
8/22/10 - Cat’s Aim Is Off the Mark
8/15/10 - Hot Spots Are Pesky Skin Condition
8/8/10 - Asthmatic Cat Needs Veterinarian’s Opinion
8/1/10 - Dog’s Marking Doesn’t Do Deck Any Favors
7/25/10 - Summer Reading
7/18/10 - Vet Must Find Cause of Dog’s Mouth Ulcers
7/11/10 - “X” Marks the Spot
7/4/10 - Know the Signs of a Sick Cat
6/27/10 - Helping Dachshund to Improve Her Aim
6/20/10 - One Dog Gets the Bed, the Other the Floor
6/13/10 - How to Avoid Dog Bites
6/6/10 - Hot Cars Are Death Trap for Pets
5/30/10 - Train a Cat? It’s Possible
5/23/10 - Pug Smells Really Gnarly
5/16/10 - Help Kitty Think Inside the Box
5/9/10 - Barking, Whining Annoy Dog Owner

5/2/10 - Dog Life Vests, Safety Belts
4/25/10 - Young Collie Obsessed With Animal Droppings
4/18/10 - Should Dogs Roam School Playground?
4/11/10 - Lost Pet Leaves Heartbreak Behind
4/4/10 - Second-Guessing Dog’s Death
3/28/10 - Easter Baskets and Pets Don’t Mix
3/21/10 - Neighbors Fear Miss Itzy
3/14/10 - Pets and Allergies
3/7/10 - Treating a Cut Paw
2/28/10 - Introducing New Dog to Cats in Residence
2/21/10 - Don’t Cage Cat
2/14/10 - Don’t Try This With a Cat
2/7/10 - Bad Smell Often Indicates Illness
1/31/10 - Cat Fight Won’t End
1/24/10 - Shepherd Wants Food All to Herself
1/17/10 - Top Dogs
1/10/10 - Don’t Delay Puppy’s Vaccinations
1/3/10 - Fox Toy Is Cat’s Security Blanket

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When Pets Can’t Shoot Straight

DEAR PAW'S CORNER:
I have a tip for Kay, who wrote that her 9-month old Dachshund is trained to use a wet pad but tends to miss to one side. She could try using standard kitty-litter boxes, which have high sides. If they are too small for “Betty,” another option is large plastic storage boxes. I have a 10-pound Chihuahua, and the storage boxes work perfectly. I keep an extra storage box so that I can wash the other one when it needs cleaning. I hope she gives it a try! — Teresa P., Manchester, NY

DEAR TERESA:
Thanks! Those are great suggestions, and I hope Kay will give them a try.

DEAR PAW'S CORNER:
In regard to the letter about an owner’s spayed female cat that was spraying over the edge of her litter box: I have two male cats and one female, and the males do that sometimes. My solution was to buy regular, no-lid litter boxes (I have three) because they’re much easier to clean. Then I bought three 29-pound plastic tubs and turned them on their sides so the litter boxes fit right in. I put one sheet of newspaper under the litter box, and one sheet against the back of the tub. This way the pee overspray doesn’t puddle under the litter box. At cleaning time, I replace the paper, scoop the litter, quickly wipe down the sides of the tub ... and everybody’s happy. — Lisa P., via e-mail

DEAR LISA:
Great idea! That’s a fast solution for cleanup as well. Thanks so much for sharing it!

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