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Dogs and fireworks aren't always a great match. A veterinarian shares tips to calm your pet's anxiety during Fourth of July celebrations.

How To Train A Kitten To Use The Litter Box Sam Howell If you’ve ever been a puppy parent, you’ll know that potty training a puppy is a whole thing. So you might be worried that you’ll have a similar struggle training your new kitten to use a litter box. But it’s actually much easier than you’d expect. The Dodo spoke with Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, medical director at Behavior Vets in New York City, to find out what you really need to do in order to train a kitten to use a litter box.

How To Socialize Your New Kitten Sam Howell Bringing a kitten home is always exciting. And being the loving pet parent you are, you want to make sure she feels totally comfortable at home — even around some of the scariest things in your house. That’s where socializing your kitten comes in. The Dodo spoke with Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, medical director at Behavior Vets in New York City, to get all the tips and tricks about socializing your tiny new friend, so she’s not side-eyeing the vacuum for the rest of her life. What does it mean to socialize a kitten?“What socializing me...

Socializing Your Pet Is So Important—Here's How to Do It Madison Yauger © Provided by Martha Stewart Living krblokhin / Getty Images If you're one of the many people who have welcomed a pet into their family this year, you're probably looking for ways to socialize your new companion, which can be tricky to do during a pandemic. However, coronavirus aside, socialization is crucial for the long-term well-being of your pet because it establishes a baseline for future behavior, not only around you and your family, but also around other people and animals, says Dr. Andrea Y. T...

Why Is My Dog Trembling? Danielle Esposito Have you ever noticed your dog trembling — or seeming to have full-body vibrations — and you can’t figure out why? Turns out, there are a few reasons why this might be happening. “Dogs can shake and tremble for a number of reasons, ranging from temperature-related concerns (too cold!), to pain, to fear or anxiety,” Dr. Andrea Tu, medical director at Behavior Vets NYC, told The Dodo. Why is my dog trembling?According to Dr. Tu, the best way to determine why your dog is shaking is to "read the room" and see what other body lan...