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2018 Media Kit

                                                                                                  Spring 2018
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                                                                                    Fitness Fun
                                                                                   Ideas to Help Keep
                                                                                    Your Pet in Shape
                                                                    Your Pet’s Health
                                                                     Why Wellness Exam
                                                                                       s and
                                                                      Preventive Care Mat
                                                                                          ter
                                                                   Mistakes Ha        ppen
                                                               What to Do If You
                                                                                 ’ve Made an
                                                            Error With Your Pet’
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2018 Media Kit - Vetstreet
About Us

We Reach Nearly 1 Million
Pet Households (per issue)
HealthyPet is an educational and fun magazine
provided to pet owners by their veterinarians.
Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership by reinforcing the
veterinarian’s position as the primary source of pet healthcare and information.
We achieve this mission in two ways:
•H
  ealthyPet offers timely and
 informative articles about all aspects
 of pet healthcare, from lifestyle and
 behavior to safety and medical care.
• An innovative cover wrap provides
   readers with essential reminders about
   appointments and services that help
   maintain their pets’ health.

                                                   For more information, please contact media@vetstreet.com.   2
2018 Media Kit - Vetstreet
About Us

Trustworthy Content
HealthyPet articles are written by top industry experts, and all content
is reviewed by trusted veterinarians. Readers can be sure that they are
receiving top-notch, accurate, and up-to-date information.

Each HealthyPet issue includes:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Seasonal issues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Autumn Dangers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Steering Clear of

                                                                                                                                                                                                       autumn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      reach. Acetaminophen can be extremely        Many pet parents are aware that choco-                          Door Dashing Dangers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      toxic to cats, and decongestants can cause   late can be toxic to pets, but bones, raw
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      elevated blood pressure and increased        bread dough, and a number of fruits and

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  easonal topics (preventive care,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      heart rate, possibly leading to seizures,    vegetables (such as grapes, raisins, and

                                                                                                                                                                                                       dangers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      in both dogs and cats.                       onions) can also present health risks.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Likewise, hard candies, candy wrappers,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The APCC also gets a lot of calls about      lollipop sticks, and other items can pose
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      attention deficit hyperactivity disorder     a choking or intestinal blockage threat.

 summer safety & parasite prevention,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (ADHD) medications, Dr. Wismer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Consumption of too many fatty foods                                 notes. “Things can be hectic when
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  can lead not only to an upset stomach                               kids are getting ready for school in                                                                         Some dogs and cats see an open door

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Vigilance Is Key to Keeping                                                                                                            but also to a condition called pancreatitis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (inflammation of the pancreas), which
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      the morning,” she says, “and many
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      pets will happily lap up dropped pills.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   as an escape to frolicking and freedom,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and they’ll dash at every chance they
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Your Pet Safe                                                                                                                                   Safety
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  can be quite dangerous. “Pancreatitis                               Signs of toxicity include increased heart                                                                    get. During Halloween and other

 senior wellness, dental health)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   holidays, the danger can increase

                                                                                           Train Your Dog to Perform
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  can cause severeLifesaving         Commands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            pain, lethargy,      and                  rate, agitation, hyperactivity, tremors,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   exponentially, especially if you tend
                                                                                                                                                                                                        By Maureen McKinney                                                                                                                       vomiting, and in some cases can be                                  and seizures.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   to have guests in your home or visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  life-threatening,” notes Dr. Wismer.

                                                                                           These Critical Commands:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   with friends and family. Even pets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Down Stay                                                    Several     factors    need
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            dog being able to perform the behavior  to  be   considered  3. Come  “If  your    animal    is vomiting and doesn’t                                                                                                                                   who don’t typically run for the door
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      In the face of the unexpected, we may                 when she’swhenfara pet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 away,  haswith
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     a reliable     you need to call your                                                                                                                                          every time it opens may try to escape
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      not always be able to physically remove               and when  for both
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            humans,      including
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   pet and     parentwhatare and howprovidesveterinarian right away.”                                                                                                                                                              during these times. So how can you
                                                                                                         It Just Might Save Her Life!                                                                                 our dog immediately away from a                       stationarymuch  or the   pet has ingested, the size added
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in motion.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         help keep your pet more secure?

• In-depth articles on diet & nutrition,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      dangerous situation. In such cases,                             and species of the pet, and any otherprotection             Also potentially dangerous are fall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      having our dog remain stationary until                2. Drop   health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           It conditions the pet may have. If            byagivingdecorations,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     you             from corncobs that can                                                                                                                                        “The simplest thing to do with
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and experience        theWismer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         the powercause intestinal blockage if swallowed to                                                                                                                                        doggie dashers is to block the pet’s
                                                                                                                 country, the air is cooling down, the          retain the packaging. That way, if your                     other PlantS                                              recommends           that pet                                                                                                                                                                                                                access to the front door with a baby
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      essential.                                            world with       their mouths,        andparents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        many are  call their      the risk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to pull your    dogfor    burns
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                away   from  from   jack-o’-lanterns
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                potential
                                                                                                                 kids are going back to school … and                                                                        Mushrooms bloom best in                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                gate or X-pen, confine her to a crate,
                                                                                                                                                                pet does manage to get hold of the                                                                          known veterinarian.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       for having an undiscriminating                    threats with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and backlit candles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 to safetyinside.   Your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              at your       decorations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         side.                                                                                                                                     or even leash her before opening the
                                                                                                                 veterinarians are starting to get more         poison despite your best preventive                         spring
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Many   and fall when
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          help so be

   fitness, and specific diseases/conditions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   door,” says Dr. Jeannine Berger, a
                                                                                                                 calls about pets who may have gotten           efforts, you’ll be able to tell your veteri- weather is typically       wetter.who
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                                                                                                                 themselves into some toxic trouble.            narian exactly what your pet consumed. is that many mushroom        National  species—both
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           interest    are no strings                                                                                                                              and welfare specialist who is vice
                                                                                                                                                                If you think your dog or cat has eaten       poisonous and nonpoisonous—look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Foundation, are trained to            they’re at risk for   backpacks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ingestingasoff-limits,                      dangling enticingly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     well. Items suchfrom a discarded            chicken bone from the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     decorations,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          dog        and                                                                                                                           president of rescue and welfare at
                                                                                                                 Hazards abound at this time of year,           rat poison, Dr. Wismer advises contacting very much alike and immediately
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       often grow together.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      during        eye on your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 an off-leash         furry friends.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  outing                                                                                                                                           the San Francisco SPCA.
                                                                                                                 and it’s important to be aware of them, your veterinarian immediately.                      If you think your pet hasdown     eatenposition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       a          and stay  tial ingestion ofmarkerschokingare  andnot    especially toxic
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                                                                                                                 veterinary toxicologist and medical                        antifreeze                       right away.                                      until they’re           pain andfoods,
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• Pet behavior advice from experts
                                                                                                                 director of the ASPCA Animal Poison                        Antifreeze typically contains                                                    released.      must-teachleftovers,
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           a way                  trying to figure out if you should be                                                                                                                                            using positive reinforcement training
                                                                                                                 Control Center (APCC). Although both                       ethylene glycol, an odorless     Other common fall plants that canDoing           be so                   gum to  [which     maydogscontain     the sweetener                                                                                                                                                                                          to teach the pet to go to a mat when
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            for parents          get their           to release          When itconcerned.          Call your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    comes to teaching          theveterinarian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    behavior, right
                                                                                                                 dogs and cats are at risk for toxic expo-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         the door opens. Dr. Berger suggests
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   placing cats in a separate room or crate
                                                                                                                 sures, “dogs tend to explore the world         that is especially toxic to pets. Cleaning   and mums.risky“Compost
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     often for                                                                                                                                     before opening the door.
                                                                                                                 with their mouths, while cats tend to          up spills immediately is essential because dangerous      as well,”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      “Down      stay”Dr.  Wismer
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                                                                                                                 she notes, “so many of these problems          can potentially lead to kidney failure,      producesituations
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      free-with your                                                                                                                               bet for being reunited is a microchip.

• Tips to help keep pets safer and happier
                                                                                                                 occur more commonly in dogs.”                  seizures, and even death in dogs and cats. tremorscan  andtemporarily
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        fabulous     treat your                                                                                                                                    says Dr. Berger, noting that dogs and
                                                                                                                              The use of mouse and rat          glycol are much less toxic than ethylene     may pose a choking hazard or cause                             bite if the dog resource-guards Labor Day,   the while       rewardshome
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               item.techni-         and the so you    can enjoy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                frequent            the fall season
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              opportunity                                                                                                                                          cats are around 2.5 and 20 times more
                                                                                                                              poisons increases in the fall, so glycol–based coolants. Although pro-         gastrointestinal     obstruction.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Such situations        include a hazard that’s                                        cally a summer holiday,               with your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         for immediate            pet. and permission
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              release                                                                                                                                                              likely, respectively, to get home if they
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   have a microchip.* She also recom-
                                                                                                                              pet parents need to ensure that pylene glycol can still be hazardous if                 between us and our dog, such as being                                     “Dropisit”     often considered theto go play again after your pup receives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   mends that all pets wear a collar with
                                                                                                                 any rodenticides remain far out of reach       ingested, according to Dr. Wismer, it takes          houSehold
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      separated on themedicationS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               other side of the street         provides a safeguard        kickoffforto fall.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           your “Barbecues        Maureen McKinney, a writer and editor,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         her reward.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   their name and owner’s phone number.

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                                                                                                                 such as wax blocks or grain-based pellets,     glycol products to be a problem. “By sheer           begin   spendingas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      approaching,        more
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                                                                                                                 are highly toxic to pets and could be fatal if volume,” she says, “most animals won’t       germs candogspread
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   to consistently          pups,                                                                                                                                  terization of animals with microchips entering animal
                                                                                                                 even a small amount is ingested.               ingest enough to cause an issue.”            keep cold   medications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      running              out of your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   loose. Keeping       ourpet’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              dog in a                toxic foods or alcohol.”                           speedilyMaggie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    respond   andtoSammy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     these critical com-                                                                                                                                           shelters. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;235(2):160-167.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      settled “down” can also help us to better You’ll ideally want to practice “drop it”                                mands is imperative and well worth the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      navigate potentially tense interactions,              with   a variety     of  items,   including      release     training investment. Once     Behavioryou and your
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      such as encountering an overly exuber-                of toys, food, and household objects                         dog master these, you’ll have 3 solid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ant neighborhood child during a walk.                 that are safe for your dog to practice                       behaviors to call on inLitterboxan emergency      Issues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            with. Pair the release of items with                         better keep your dog safe.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ideally, teach the dog to respond to this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      behavior on both a visual and audible
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ample, high-value rewards that are greater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            in value (to your dog) than                Outside the BOx:
                                                                                    10 Ideas to Help
                                                                                       Training our dogs is about more than teaching fun tricks or fine-tuning

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A Behaviorist Discusses Your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      cue, such as a large, obvious hand signal             the item the dog had to                                      Mikkel Becker is a certified trainer
                                                                                      polite manners. It’s also about implementing behaviors that protect and                                                         and a specific word cue or whistle. This              begin with. And, when safe                                   and certified behavior consultant who
                                                                                        safeguard our dogs in their day-to-day lives. In particular, 3 lifesaving                                                     can   help    increase    your   dog’s    under-      to do so during practice                                     specializes  in  training    dogs   and   cats.

                                                                                 Keep Your Dog in Shape                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Cat’s Litterbox Problems
                                                                                     commands are critical for every dog to understand and reliably respond to:                                                       standing and ability to react to your                 runs, return the item                                        She is the coauthor of 6 books and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      cues if either her sight or hearing is                the dog originally                                           lead animal trainer for FearFreePets.
                                                                                                        down stay, drop it, and come.                                                                                 compromised in the moment, as may                     had; doing so can                                            com. Mikkel is committed to helping pets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      occur for a dog at a distance or if turned      By Wailani   Sung,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            decrease      the MS,
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                                                                                                 In the guide   Kathleen
                                                                                                                  the nextM.     Reilly
                                                                                                                              page,   learn more about the                                                            and looking away from the parent. It’s                potential reluc-                                             through kind training and bond-building
                                                                                           importance of each of these commands, as well as training tips                                                             also imperative that the behavior is prac-            tance to let go of                                           methods that partner closely with the pet’s
                                                                                                      for improving your dog’s speedy response.                                                                       ticed with many variables, including the              a desired item.                                              veterinary team.
                                                       After a long winter indoors, we’re all              Get her cleared for activity with a visit               behind, breathing heavily, or otherwise
                                                       ready20for spring so we can get out and             to the vet. While  you’re there,
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                                                       start moving. If we’re being honest,                veterinarian for suggestions too—he                     head home and decrease the duration
                                                       most of our scales may be showing an                or she will most likely have some great                 and intensity of the next outing.
                                                       extra pound or two we probably want                 ideas based on your dog’s individual                    Similarly, if your pup seems sore or
                                                       to lose. And our canine companions                  fitness level, overall health, and age.                 stiff the next day, it’s best to cut back.
                                                       are no different—several months of                                                                          Give your vet a call if you have any
                                                       inactivity may have made her lose her               To help ensure your pup’s fitness                       concerns at all.
                                                       peak fitness level too. It’s just as important      program is safe:
                                                       for dogs to maintain an ideal weight and            • Set a specific amount of time                         Your vet can help guide you by
                                                       avoid obesity as it is for us (turn to the            when you start a new activity.                        giving you weekly fitness goals
                                                       article on page 22 to learn more about                You may be in better shape than your                       for your dog to meet.
                                                       why this matters).                                    dog; just because you can easily make
                                                                                                             that 3-mile hike doesn’t mean your                 get the fun Started!
                                                       But here’s the good news: There’s prob-               dog can start out with that distance.              Once your dog has your vet’s approval,
                                                       ably no fitness companion more eager                  So, keep your first outings short. You             it’s time to get out and start moving!
                                                       than your dog, so head outdoors and                   can gradually increase duration over               Here’s a list of ideas to get started:
                                                       help her get in shape!                                time, depending on how your dog is

                                                       Before You Begin
                                                       If you’ve ever started a fitness routine,
                                                                                                             handling the activity.

                                                                                                           • Keep the pace down. Although
                                                                                                                                                                1    Play dates. Dog parks are fun,
                                                                                                                                                                     but they may be too rowdy and
                                                                                                                                                                overwhelming to some pups. Arrange
                                                       you know it often begins with eagerly                 your pup may be excited about a new                a play date with a friend whose dog is
                                                       gearing up and jumping in with gusto                  activity or setting, don’t let her natural         about the same size and energy level as
                                                       —and ends with every muscle in your                   exuberance get out of hand. She                    yours. If one of you has a fenced yard,
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                                                       body aching, or worse, with you injured.              could get injured by pushing herself               meet there and let the pups run and
                                                       Your dog is no different. She’s going to              too hard and not even realize it. Play             tumble under your watchful supervision.
                                                       need to ease into a higher level of activ-            referee, and keep things fairly calm at            Be sure both pets are up-to-date on
                                                       ity—especially if she’s spent the winter              first until you’re positive she’s able to          vaccines before you set up your date.
                                                       as a warm couch potato buddy. Even                    handle a higher level of exertion.

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                                                       dogs who have continued to be physically                                                                     Backyard agility. You don’t need
                                                       active need to be gradually introduced              • Keep an eye on your dog to make                        fancy equipment to do dog agility                                                                      as your cat consistently used                                                                                                  constipation, crystals in the urine, dia-       Cats are one of the few species that
                                                       to a new activity or intensity level.                 sure she’s oK. If your dog is lagging              (although you can certainly purchase                                                                       her litterbox but has suddenly                                                                                                 betes, diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel         prefer a particular location for elimina-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           started eliminating in other                                                                                                   disease, can cause your cat to stop using       tion. Whether you have a fastidious cat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 areas of the house? Multiple factors may                                                                                                 the litterbox.                                  who always uses her litterbox or a cat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 contribute to why your feline friend                                                                                                                                                     who occasionally leaves you offerings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 might be exhibiting this behavior.                                                                                                       Your veterinarian can perform the neces-        in unexpected places, a few items are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          sary diagnostic tests and provide appro-        crucial to your cat’s continued use of

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 First and foremost, when your cat elimi-                                                                                                 priate treatments to resolve most medical       the litterbox: fine granular litter, a large
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 nates outside the litterbox, she needs to                                                                                                problems. Once your vet has determined          litterbox, appropriate placement of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 be examined by her veterinarian. Several                                                                                                 that your cat is physically healthy, the next   litterbox, and a clean litterbox. Read on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 underlying medical problems, such as an                                                                                                  step is to make sure you’re addressing          to find out why these items may make a big
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 anal gland infection, a bladder infection,                                                                                               your cat’s litterbox needs.                     difference to your cat.

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Focus on Health                               Training & Behavior
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