But humans, not being dogs, can sometimes forget natural part, and get confused about it.

Fact is, weaning puppies is an easy, logical process.

When you're ready to begin weaning your new puppies, keep in mind that this should be done gradually, in small steps. You can’t rush it, and you definitely don't want to begin when puppies are too young.

Sometimes people get impatient and try to begin weaning puppies before they're three weeks old. That's too early. Their bodies need to develop ability to handle solid food, and that takes time. Wait three weeks -- it's not really so long.

The first step in weaning process is to take mother away from puppies at least an hour before it’s time for them to eat. This gives puppies a chance to get good and hungry. They'll be more inclined to try new, alternative food you offer them.

This article will outline steps you can take to prevent kitty's pain from feline Urinary Tract Infection and damage done to your home from her urine.

Possibly single biggest cause of cats not using litter box is a medical condition called Feline Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). It used to be called Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), but you don't often see that term anymore.

Feline UTI can be sneaky and hidden, because your cat often may not display outward symptons of discomfort and pain early on. It's only after your kitty feels significant pain, time and time again, that she stops using her litter box because she associates her urinary pain with cat litter box.

This is when you sit up and take notice, since there's nothing like a smelly puddle of cat urine on your beautiful floor or furniture to get your attention!

However, there are a few signs you should be on lookout for. While none of us really want to watch our kitty use litter box, it's a good idea to observe her a couple times a week. This way, you can separate normal litter box behavior and habits from those that indicate something is not quite right.

By knowing what is normal for your kitty, you can stop health problems before they manifest themselves into cat urine odor puddles and stains around your home, create immense frustration for you trying to figure out what's wrong, and spend needless time spent cleaning your house after every episode.

And what are we looking for?

First, we are looking to see if our cat cries or howls in obvious pain while she's urinating. If this is case, run, don't walk to phone, and call your vet immediately!