Pet First Aid Awareness Month

First aid saves pets, yet DIY vet care is something to avoid. Y’all know that I’m a huge advocate for partnering with your veterinarian for the best possible pet care. But the truth is, when your cat or dog has … Continue reading

Injured Ass-ets & Tail Wag Trauma

That tail is one of the most expressive parts of the dog–or cat–body. It’s not unusual for a friendly flail to clear tabletops. But what can you do when the wagging wacks walls, and there’s trauma to twining tail tips? … Continue reading

Monday Mentions: First Aid for Pets & Writers

I’d planned to blog about my friend Arden Moore’s visit to Dallas on this week’s Feline Friday blog because she’s presenting a pet tech first aid on Jan. 25 and a behavior seminar on Jan. 26  in Dallas. And the … Continue reading

Woof Wednesday: Pet DISASTER Plan

If you must evacuate, take your pets along. It may be days before authorities allow you to return home. If you’ve got to evacuate, find a hotel, friend, or other accommodations in advance that will let you bring your dogs … Continue reading

Woof Wednesday: Pets & Poison Plants!

Today I’ll be on KXII-TV’s “Pet Talk” discussing holiday safety for pets and that includes pets and poison plants. The video (below) is from last year but today’s segment will address many of the same issues. This blog has already … Continue reading