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Can Cats and Dogs Live Together as Friends? -- Can cats and dogs live together without constantly being at war? It seems that they very often can. We often hear people claim to be a "cat person" or a "dog person", but browsing through the various pet forums it appears that there are many of us that equally like both cats and dogs.
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Living In Harmony Or At War? Having More Than One Cat In Your House -- Are you considering getting another cat? Many people wonder if their cat would be okay with another being around. If your cat is alone for a long period of time, then he may like having a cat around. Older cats will often develop a new lease on life when there is a new kitten introduced to the home. Some cats do like their solitude though and territorial issues can cause a problem.
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Two Tails Are Better Than One -- Training one dog can be hard enough, but two, now that's a handful. If you have puppies, then break out the biscuits and get ready for some serious repetition. But if you have a puppy and an older canine then you might just watch one grow and the other learn some new tricks.
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Introducing a New Kitten to Your Older Cat... -- So, you read somewhere that introducing a new kitten into your home could be great for your existing cat, for companionship. And you remember how much fun your cat was when she was a new kitten, and you would love to re-live those days.
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Introducing a New Cat -- Many people find that a single kitten, or a cat who has perhaps lost a companion kitty, needs a new friend. But often, then don’t know how to go about bringing in the new family member without getting into territorial issues.
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Working at Home with Bugger and Pesto: A Tale of Two Kitties -- My two cats have taught me many good home office habits. Most of these lessons have been learned the hard way, so maybe I can help you avoid the heartbreak of blank computer screens and other home office disasters by sharing a few tips I have learned along the way.
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Merging Cats: How to Introduce a New Kitten or Cat to an Older Cat -- The following technique can be used to introduce a new kitten or cat to your other cat(s). I’ve been involved in pet rescue most of my life and this technique worked successfully every time. Over the years I’ve had to make a few modifications when introducing older males or feral cats, but in most cases this will work exactly as outlined. It’s assumed your pet is neutered and the new pet is either neutered or less than six months old.
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