Aneleh asked:


I have 2 cats and three dogs. One night, I ran out of cat food (the dry type) and my cats were hungry. So since I had dog food only and the shops were closed, I gave them dog kibbles. They’re more or less of the same shape and size and are made of the same ingredients – chicken. My cats took a nibble and refused the rest of the bowl, preferring to go hungry than eat dog food. The next day, i got them a fresh pack of made-for-cats kibbles and they immediately dived in and ate up. How come my cats knew what I gave them wasn’t cat food?

I also know of dogs that won’t eat cat food for the long run (not mine though, cos they’re pigs and will eat anything).

It would be good if a pet food manufacturer can answer this question. Is there some special ingredient you put in cat and dog food that makes cats and dogs know which kibbles is who’s? Also, nowadays, dogs are eating fish too – like salmon. You can’t say it’s the ingredient. How come they know the difference?

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ataxiana14 asked:


i recently ordered pit bulls for dummies, and will soon acquire a copy of dog training for dummies.

the lady that lives downstairs from me gave me a book titled ‘Smarter than you Think’ and it tells you to throw things at your dog to teach it to come, and to stick a match in its butt to poop, and not trust dog food companies, and all this weird stuff, not too sure about that book.

any other suggestions? or tips?

Sit Stay Fetch, good Dog!

jEnNiE c asked:


I have three chihuahuas, all are kept indoors and all are females. They are 6 months, 1 year, and 13 years old. I’ve heard that chihuahuas kept indoors tend to shed year round rather than the twice yearly because they aren’t exposed to the changes in weather that outside dogs experience. All of my chi’s are short haired. They get a weekly bath. I’ve already heard the daily brushing idea, and also to buy a more expensive dog food. I’ve heard that rubbing a fabric softener sheet on their fur daily will pick up loose hair and dander, but I don’t know if this really works. Any other ideas or suggestions??

Dove Cresswells Dog Training