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Hi Warren,
My cats like to get in the front window where the sun is. Since it's just me and them, they freak out whenever a stranger or mailman comes up the walk. They take off running and one of them gets intermittent diarrhea which the vet said is caused by stress. Would it be mean to close up the window where they soak up the sun?
Thanks,
Maureen in West Covina, CA |
Hi Diana,
Rather than close up the window, because the sun is so important to our pets, I have a recommendation. Here's what I want you to do to turn this negative scenario into a positive. Have the cats in the window with you, and have someone approach that the cats don't know that well. You should be giving them massages, a special treat, or other positive reinforcement by that window when someone is walking up. Let them now associate a positive thing when someone approaches instead of a negative thing. That should really make a big difference for you.
Hugs & Kisses,
Warren |
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Hi Warren,
Our standard poodle is 3yrs old and was diagnosed with renal failure. She's on fluids at home and she's eating well, with 3-4 small feedings a day. But she started throwing up in the early mornings. It's a white foam vomit but she's fine the rest of the day. She takes Pepsid, 1/2 pill twice a day. Do you know of anything else to minimize this? Will apple cider vinegar help? Hope to get your answer soon, can't imagine living without her, she's so precious!
Thanks,
Diana B WEST RICHLAND, WA |
Hi Diana,
I'm sure at this point you've spoken to your vet, I would suggest that you speak with a integrative vet, that may be able to suggest other options. My background is more behavior. Hope your poodle does well, give her a big hug for me. Please keep me posted on her progress
Hugs & Kisses,
Warren |
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