Anxiety Chemical Relievers
Before using an anxiety chemical reliever, please consult a veterinarian to make sure the behavior isn’t health related. Anxitane Tablets These chewable tablets for cats and dogs promote relaxation in […]
Adopting an Undersocialized Kitten
What Does “Undersocialized” Mean? Any kitten between the ages of 3 weeks and 7 weeks with a lack of positive interactions with humans is likely to be scared of people. […]
Aggression Toward People (Cats)
Why Cats Act Aggressively Aggression is the most serious behavioral issue in cats and is more common than one may think. It’s a symptom of an underlying problem, and it […]
Adoption Handbook – Kitten
Thinking of adopting a kitten? Read the SF SPCA adoption handbook to learn more. Learn how to meet the needs of your new four-legged friend to ensure everyone’s safety, health […]
Begging
Why dogs beg Dogs beg because it is a clever strategy for getting tasty scraps, and it works! Like all scavengers, dogs are hardwired to seize any opportunity to get […]
Adopting a Fearful Cat
The Big “Why” Question Fear is common and a perfectly normal, innate, and adaptive behavior in all animals. However, if fear isn’t addressed, it can develop into serious behavioral and […]
Thinking About Adopting a Puppy?
Here are a few things to consider when thinking about adopting a puppy vs. an adult dog: Puppies Time intensive and sleep depriving Puppies need a huge time commitment from […]
Affection Eaters
Cats who seem to eat better when they have human company are called “affection eaters.” Sometimes they just want someone to sit with them while they eat, while others enjoy […]
Bringing Your New Cat Home
Adult cats are highly territorial by nature. Kittens are naturally less so, but will still benefit from the following steps to ease their transition into a new territory. Introducing a […]
Barking
Why Dogs Bark Dogs bark for a variety of reasons, and it is a form of normal communication: Alert barking springs from territoriality, barrier frustration, or a combination of the […]
Correcting Unwanted Behavior
What to Do with Your Cat’s Unwanted Behavior? There might be times when you find yourself at wit’s end with some of your cat’s unwanted behaviors. One might even want […]
Cat Carriers and Vet Visits
It is important for your cat to understand that entering her carrier does not mean bad things will occur. This can be achieved in several ways, specifically by making your […]