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Play It Safe
Take a trip to the pet store and the vast variety of squeaky, cute toys will call out to you, begging to be bought. Beware of toys with small parts, any with metal or those which can be swallowed in part or whole. Never leave cats alone with string toys; accidental ingestion is life-threatening and often requires expensive surgical procedures.
Curb That Behavior
Scratching posts for cats and kittens are a must-have to prevent behavior problems. Kittens need them as a safe perch to escape to when they live with children or dogs, and you can train your kittens to scratch on the posts rather than on your furniture. While scratching on furniture is normal marking behavior, you can train your kitten not to by spraying Feliway®, a pheromone that tricks them into thinking they have already marked a spot.
Dogs and puppies can be enrolled in obedience training beginning at six months of age. Having a well-trained dog who listens to your commands can prevent accidental injuries such as running into the street toward an oncoming car, and can curb aggressive behavior such as biting. Positive reinforcement is another remedy for curbing your pet’s bad behavior. Praising a pet for doing the right thing is more effective than scolding them for doing the wrong thing. | 
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