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Melissa Smith has been researching and writing about pet behaviors for several years. Her work has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association. A longtime animal lover, Melissa is a professional pet sitter on Cape Cod through her company, Fresh Start Services.
Meet the Exotic Shorthair, the short-haired Persian: a calm, affectionate, flat-faced cat. Get prices by color, personality, lifespan, health issues, grooming, and how it compares to the Persian and British Shorthair in this complete breed guide.
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The American Shorthair is a calm, family-friendly cat that lives 15 to 20 years and comes in 80-plus colors. Our complete breed guide covers personality, size, colors, lifespan, price, grooming, and how it compares to the domestic shorthair.
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A complete British Shorthair breed guide covering personality, cost, size and weight, colors, grooming, health risks like HCM and PKD, and whether this calm, plush "British Blue" cat is the right fit for your home.
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Dog barking driving you crazy? Find out what type of barking your dog is doing and exactly how to stop it, with tips from certified trainers and behaviorists.
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Wondering how to become a pet sitter? Here are tips and advice on how to get into pet sitting, what to expect on the job, and some pet sitting requirements.
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Struggling with mean dogs next door? Discover 5 tips to handle aggressive pets and ensure your safety. Stay calm and diplomatic with these practical steps.
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Begging may work on some moms or dads, but the real trick is to show them that you will be a responsible pet caregiver. Find out how in this article.
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A lobster as a pet? Yeah, it's a thing.
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If you're constantly stepping on kibble after mealtime, this may be why.
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A dog looking at a TV screen is not an uncommon sight, but when the behavior becomes obsessive, it's time to call the vet.
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Commercial pet food is serious business. There are many viewpoints out there about what is best. Here are a few pet food secrets and things you may not know.
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For those of us who have lots of pumpkin left over after Halloween, here's the solution.
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