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  • 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.
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