My Cat & Dog Hates My Date! Valentines Tips For Pets Lovers

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but all too often I hear the lament, MY CAT HATES MY DATE! Dogs tend to be more forgiving but there can be dogs that hate your boyfriend, too. It seems appropriate to revisit the topic, so I've updated this post. The past few years, I've recorded a … Continue reading →

Is Your Puppy Chewing? Here’s How To Stop Dog Chewing

I last wrote about canine chewing when Bravo came to live with us as a new pup. As of February 1st, he’ll be two years old and now weighs 120 pounds. He no longer chews everything within reach (Oh, my poor coffee table!), but still loves his chew toys. We still have Magic-markers on the baseboard … Continue reading →

Fear of Fireworks & Thunder? How to Calm Pet Noise Fears

Does your dog fear fireworks? What can you do for a cat or dog scared of fireworks? Cats aren’t immune so New Year's celebrations, July 4th fireworks, and thunderstorms can turn pets into shivery bundles of fur when BOOMS, bright lights, or even wind and rain noise fill the sky. I share this … Continue reading →

Why Tabby Wears An M–A Christmas #Cats Story

It's become a tradition on the blog (and in my PETiQuette newspaper column) to share my favorite Christmas cat story this time of the year. This touching legend, included in Complete Kitten Care book, tells the story of a simple Tabby cat, and her gift on the very first Christmas day to a special … Continue reading →

Kitten Litter Box Training: How to Potty Train Cats

Kitten litter box training tops the list for frequently asked questions from new kitten owners. Planning ahead can save cat lovers lots of heartache by preventing litter box problems before they happen. Whenever new kittens come to your home, it's important to figure out what they know, plus … Continue reading →