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If Sadie is happy, gradually extend the length of the practice rides. If she enjoys playing with other pets, a good destination might be a pet store or dog park. Once Sadie is OK with car rides to the park, Grandma's house might be next.
Over time, most dog owners can ease off Cerenia. If there's still a concern about motion sickness, ginger cookies (for dogs) may help.
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Q: About a year ago, I adopted a shelter cat. He's very loving and enjoys being petted. However, sometimes his ears go back, he gets a mean look in his eyes and he bites. Then he's really friendly again. What's up? -- B.B., Minneola, FL
A: Some individual cats enjoy more petting than others. It's perceptive of you to pick up on the warning signs. Literally count how many times you can pet your cat before you see his ears go back, the hair go up on the back of his neck, see his skin ripple or his tail twitch.
Once you know the magic number, stop petting your cat well before you reach it. Then, very gradually, increase the number of strokes per session. For some cats, this builds tolerance. And certainly, offering some treats while you pet your cat could help. Still, some cats are just stingy about how long they tolerate petting.
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