Category: Ask Kev
Real questions. Trusted answers. Happier pets and parents. Kev knows pet care.
Welcome to Ask Kev, your go-to pet advice column where real pet parents get real answers about pet nutrition, behavior, training, and wellness care. Every day, Kevin taps into the expertise of Petworks certified pet care service professionals, to fetch the best care guidance for your furry family members. With a blend of compassion, practical advice, and a twist of sublime, Kevin helps make pet parenting a little easier, and a lot more fun.
Help! Neighbor’s Barking Dog Is Giving Me Fence-Line Frustrations!
Dear Kev – “I’m hoping you might have some advice about a barking issue with my neighbor’s dog. Every time their German Shepherd is let outside, he immediately starts barking, and doesn’t stop. It can be 5 a.m., the middle of the day, or late at night. Rain or shine, it’s non-stop as soon as …
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Help! My Dog Has Stopped Eating – What Do I Do?
Dear Kevin, “My dog went for three days without eating. Then she ate the fourth day. It’s now day five, and she isn’t eating again…not even treats. My dog has stopped eating. What should I do?” – Wanda, Columbia, South Carolina. Hi Wanda, A dog refusing food for several days, especially when it’s inconsistent like …
Seeking Solutions: My Senior Cat’s Ongoing Litter Box Issues!
Dear Kevin, My male cat Remy pees and/or poops outside the litter box persistently. I adopted him from a shelter where he was housed for only 1 day. He was 10 months old and apparently had been in a home in a bad neighborhood, had been tuned out, and had slightly burned fur in spots. The …
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What’s the best way to safely socialize my puppy?
Dear Kev, “I recently brought home an 8-week-old Labrador puppy, and I keep hearing about how important early socialization is. But I’m nervous about exposing her to too much before she’s fully vaccinated. What’s the safest and most effective way to socialize Lilibet during these early weeks? I obviously want to set her up for …
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My Cat Only Eats Fancy Feast – Am I A Terrible Pet Parent?
Dear Kev – “Hi Kevin, my name is Connie and my question is about cat food. I have one cat who will eat everything. And I have been feeding her high quality food. But my other cat, named Taison, who is 1 year-old Domestic Short-Hair from Montenegro, is VERY picky, and prefers Fancy Feast, which …
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