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Dear I.I.: I do not know from which cat expert you received this advice about cat litter boxes , but my experts are my own cats. They will share a litter box amicably and without any complications — such as pooping outside the box — provided the box is cleaned out three to four times a day. I feel for those poor cats whose boxes are not kept clean so they must poke around in their own waste to dig a pit to evacuate and then to cover. Just as bad is having to enter a covered box that has not been kept clean, filled with the fumes of acrid urine and feces. This does contribute to cats developing cystitis from holding their urine; to urinating elsewhere in the home, which is a death sentence for many cats; and to constipation and aversion of using the litter box. For details, see my article " Cat Litter Box " on this complex but essential aspect of caring for cats posted on my website, www.DrFoxVet.net. Dear Dr. Fox: My wife and I recently rescued a 2-year-old Chihuahua-mix ...

August 16, 2017 Think you’re ready to own a dog? They make great pets . They’re adorable. They love to spend time with their humans, and they show affection in numerous ways. You can find a small dog if you live in the city or a big dog if you have more room to roam. Clearly, dogs are great. But what about you? Are you the kind of person who’s going to be a good dog owner ? Surprisingly enough, there are many types of people who really shouldn’t own a dog. Worried you’re one of them? Read on to learn about the kinds of people who don’t usually make good dog owners — and make sure you’re really ready to bring a puppy or an older dog into your home. ")}; 1. People who won’t take the time to properly train a dog Don’t have time for obedience training? Then, you probably shouldn’t own a dog. | iStock.com Dog training is difficult. It takes time. And it requires research into the methods that work best for different dogs in different settings. People who won’t take the time to proper...