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Dr. Dennis Cloud from Cloud Veterinary Center and host Victoria Babu discuss the things to look for when you're looking for a new pet.

Show notes:

Matching the right pet with the right person is critical.
Don't surprise people with a pet!
www.proplan.com has a good online breed selector
When selecting a pet, be sure to inspect the mother and gauge her personality. Is she calm? Is she nervous?
If a mother is friendly and laid back, it's likely the puppies will be too.
Early socialization with a puppy or kitten is very important. Socialization at an early age sets the pet's personality for life.
A puppy should be seven or eight weeks old when you adopt it.
It's easy to predict the personality of most purebreds – less so with mixed-breeds.
A pet is a lifelong commitment.
Out of the blue, a caller's cat began using the toilet to do his business. What's up with that?
A caller's lab is a super finicky eater. Is that a problem?
Are Labrador Retrievers really prone to obesity?
Trivia question: What species of animal saved a battalion's life in World War One?
Trivia question answer: Carrier pigeon