| Quick Tip: Pets/Boredom |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-202 |
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If your pet is tearing up the house, the odds are he's getting bored. You can usually solve this problem by giving your pet more attention. Since you can't always be home to entertain your pet, put the television on a channel you think the pet will enjoy while you're gone. Nowadays, there are also videos made especially for pets at almost any pet store and dogs and cats really seem to like them. Or maybe just leave the stereo on. This may sound extreme, but you can also phone home a few times a day so your pet can hear the sound of your voice over the message machine. To provide a distraction for your cat, spray some catnip on one of her favorite toys. For a dog, consider a special chew toy that he only gets when you're leaving, not when you're at home. And think about getting another pet. A playmate can do wonders for a bored animal. Web site resources for Pets and Boredom: Relieving Boredom for Cats and Dogs from Pet Smart.Com Book: What the Animals Tell Me: Understanding Your Pets Complex Emotions
by Sonya Fitzpatrick with Patricia Smith
ISBN: 0786883197
Hyperion
77 West 66th, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-456-0100
E-mail: hyperion@abc.com
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