Brian Bourquin, DVM
Veterinarian
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How to
Get Your Dog to Eat the Dog Food It Does Not Like
It's hard to know what to do if your dog is a picky eater, especially when it comes to dry dog food versus wet dog food. There are some dogs that absolutely refuse to eat their dog food, especially dry kibble. This can b...
How to
Raise a Cat
Raising a cat requires that you provide not only for their most basic needs, such as food and a clean litter box, but also for their health, comfort, and mind. If you are interested in raising a cat, take the time to und...
How to
Bathe an Angry Cat With Minimal Damage
Although there are some cats that actually enjoy baths, there are plenty that hate being bathed. Bathing a cat that hates water can often result in scratches or bites, and a very stressed out and upset cat. To keep batht...
How to
Teach Your Cat to Talk
Unlike dogs, cats have not historically been trained to perform tasks for people. They do not understand punishment, but do respond to positive reinforcement. In fact, you probably already have taught your cat to talk, i...
How to
Hold a Cat
With their cute faces and soft fur, cats can be wonderful creatures to hold. But cats are also known for their fickle personalities: they can also be easily frightened around strangers and even ambivalent about affection...
How to
Remove Cat Spray
You love your cat, but occasionally they may spray inside the house to mark their territory or simply urinate outside the litter box by accident. Cat urine has a strong ammonia smell that can be difficult to get rid of. ...
How to
Remove Porcupine Quills
Porcupines are reclusive animals, but can cause painful injuries if they feel threatened. If you or a person or animal you know is attacked by a porcupine, you should consider having a doctor or veterinarian remove the q...
How to
Wean Puppies
For the first few weeks of their lives, newborn puppies depend on their mother’s milk for nourishment and survival. Not only does it provide the essential nutrients for growth and development, it also contains antibodi...
How to Tell If Your Cat Has a Fever: Best Thermometers & Techniques
Common signs of a fever in cats and when you need to go to the vetIf your cat has a fever, it could be a sign that they’re sick or have an underlying health condition. The most accurate way to check your cat's temperat...
How to
Reduce Stress in Cats
If you've noticed changes in your cat's behavior lately, it's possible that she's feeling stressed. What we perceive as stressful and what a cat sees as stressful can be quite different, and it doesn't take much to distu...
How to
Prevent Cats from Urinating on Carpet
Some cats develop a habit of urinating on carpet, which can be very frustrating for their owners. The smell of cat urine is offensive and often spreads throughout the house. Cat urine is also very hard to remove from car...
How to Feed Your Dog More Fiber
Naturally supplement your dog's diet with rich sources of fiber Fiber helps your dog regulate their digestive system, gut health, and body weight. Adding fiber to your dog’s diet can help relieve diarrhea, constipation...
How to Tell if Your Dog Is in Pain
Has your dog been acting differently? Behavioral and physical changes could be their way of telling you they’re in pain. Before you panic, take a deep breath—not all dogs show pain the same way. You know your furry f...
How to
Know if a Cat Is Stressed
Are you stressing over whether or not your cat is stressed? It's easy to tell when a cat is reacting to a stressful moment—it arches its back, flattens its ears, hisses or growls, even urinates on the spot. But chronic...
How to
Make a Dog's Dry Food Tastier So He Will Eat It All
Feeding your dog dry food has so many advantages: it’s easy to store, it’s less expensive to buy, and it doesn’t spoil as quickly as wet food does. Also, dry food is better for your dog’s teeth and acts as a natu...
How to
Make Your Cat's Fur Soft and Shiny
A healthy coat of fur on a cat will be slick, smooth, and shiny, not coarse or brittle. Proper nutrition and good grooming will help keep your cat’s fur healthy, whether it is a long-haired or short-haired variety. Aft...
How to
Train Your Cat to Listen
Many people think getting a cat to listen to commands is impossible. This is not the case. While cats can be more challenging to train than dogs, with time and patience you can get a cat to listen to you better. To start...
How to
Increase Appetite in Dogs
Dogs won't always eat their kibble or wet dog food. This can be caused by stress, picky eating, or lack of exercise. Luckily, there are tricks to increase your dog's appetite and encourage eating. However, if your dog co...
How to
Make Low‐Protein Dog Food
Making basic, low protein food for a dog with early stage kidney disease. It is important to restrict protein in your dog's diet when kidney disease is present.
Help Your Cat Settle Into a New Home in 14 Easy Steps
Cats are really territorial, so they’re naturally anxious in a new home. We’re here to help you soothe your nervous kitty and help them have the easiest transition possible. We’ll tell you how to help your cat adap...
