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My dog in now 7 months old and she is a cross black lab. Inside the house she behaves quite well, but outside she is terrible. We can let her off the lead at the park when we are alone, but when she sees someone else or another dog, she runs and jumps on them and will not come back when we shout for her. Should we invest in training classes? Would it solve the problem? Or will she grow out of it?

Dr. Horwitz, a Veterinarian says:
It is not uncommon for young dogs to be exuberant and easily distracted by new people and other dogs. When they are very excited they find it hard to listen and stop what they are doing. The first step is to make sure you can control her or the situation. A good way to do this is for her to be on a leash. It also helps to practice compliance with simple commands such as come and sit on a regular basis. Training classes can be useful to help a dog learn new tasks and how to deal with distractions. Having a well behaved dog takes time and training during the first two years of their life.
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I have an 8 week old kitten that I have noticed has diarrhea for 3 days now. I don't know if it's the change in food or maybe something more serious?

It could be any number of things. She could have picked up an intestinal virus or bacterial infection. If the diarrhea continues and she seems lethargic and loses her appetite, take her in to see the veterinarian for treatment and to get her on a vaccination schedule.
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