Pet Connection with Gina Spadafori
An older dog can learn the house rules
Adopting an adult dog from a shelter is a wonderful thing to do. But sometimes people are hesitant to try it because they worry their new pet won't be reliable in the house and can't be made so because of the myth that "old dogs can't learn new tricks." (more)
Jack Russells need to burn energy
Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori have the week off. This article originally appeared in November 2004. (more)
Pet Q&A: Rabbits ideal pets in a condo
We live in a condo and have a bunny. Our association rules do not allow bunnies. Do you have information I can use to help change the rules? (more)
Pet & A: No papers? No market for kittens
I want to breed my cat, and I would like to get papers on her so I can sell the kittens for more. How can I figure out what breed she is? She is black overall, and her belly, chest, chin and paws are white. (more)
Pet Q&A: Dog's loss of hair may be symptom
I have a 12-year-old border collie mix named Aspen. The hair on top of her head looks like it's thinning in the temple regions, just like a man's. Also, she seems to have more hair growing between her toes. Am I imagining this? (more)
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