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Next, give her a puzzle toy. Puzzle toys hold treats, which keeps your dog busy as she figures out how to get them out. The more active she is, the less she will obsessively lick. Try these things and let me know how she does.

Dear Cathy,

What is best when you have to leave your cat for an extended period when going on vacation? Would they be happier staying in their own home with someone coming daily to feed and provide water for them? Or would they prefer being in someone’s home being cared for? -- Janine, Bethpage, Bew York

Dear Janine,

Most cats, especially if they’re in a multi-cat household, would prefer to stay in their own home with someone coming by daily or staying overnight to entertain and feed them. But if it’s just one cat and you will be gone longer than a week, then it might be better for your cat to stay with someone until you return.

Dear Cathy,

Many years ago, I made arrangements in my will for my dog and cat. I have a friend who will take care of my pets until each pet can go to their new homes, and I have provided financial assistance for each pet. If Louisa (the woman who was denied an adoption because of her age) assures the rescue group that she has made future arrangements for the dog she wants to adopt, they may reconsider her adoption. – Marcee, Las Vegas, Nevada

Dear Marcee,

It’s not wrong to ask an adopter what arrangements might be made for a pet should they not be able to care for that pet anymore. But the rescue group would have to implement that policy for all adopters in order to not discriminate against her again. Kudos to you for planning in advance for your pets.

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(Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to cathy@petpundit.com. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal.)

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