Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
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? What about earplugs for dogs? Cats aren’t immune so New Year’s celebrations, Memorial Day (or graduation hijinks), 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. Pets can be scared of all kinds of loud noises, and I get asked for advice all the time.
I share this information twice a year in time for July 4 fireworks, and the New Year fireworks. No matter the time of year, always pay attention to pet safety. . .
How to Create A Cat Safe Christmas Tree
Cat safe Christmas tree? Is there any other kind? I post this blog every year and — with Shadow-Pup & Trinity-Kitten now in the house, I’ve decided to forgo the Christmas tree this year. Sometimes you have to choose your battles. Here’s how to do it, though–and I may give in and give it a try after all!
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7 Tips How to Prepare Cats, Dogs, and People for Holiday Visits
How to Prepare Cats, Dogs, and People for Holiday Visits
Holiday celebrations include visiting family and friends. It also means keeping pets safe during the holidays. Since we consider cats and dogs part of the family, pet holiday visits require special preparations. Changes to routine can increase fear, anxiety, and stress in everyone, and especially our pets. Hitting the road also raises stress levels, so unless your pets adore car travel, prepare with advice in this article. Here are some tips for reducing the angst once you arrive, so that everyone enjoys family pet holiday visits.
10 People Foods for Cats
My Seren-Kitty never met a meal she didn’t like—including my own. Once she even tasted the hot mustard dip from my plate. Have you ever seen a cat LEVITATE?! Kitty foaming at the mouth is no laughing matter
In her last year, I created a monster because at age 21, I figured Seren should get to eat ANYTHING she wanted. And then Karma-Kat thought HE should do the same. Yikes! (BAD Amy…)
The first week we had Karma, he conducted a snatch-and-grab, swiped a kabob from my husband’s plate, and took off with it. (10-second rule…hubby chased him down and “rescued” the kabob.) These days, Karma-Kat and Shadow-Pup still get the occasional healthy treat from the table.
The key, of course, is the word “healthy.”
10 People Food Treats Dogs Can Eat
Oh, those puppy dog eyes begging for people food…It doesn’t have to be a holiday for us to want to give treats to our dogs. We love to indulge ourselves—and them—with safe people food and holiday dog treats…
Doc & Phoebe’s Feeder: The NoBowl Feeding Solution for Cats
Here’s an option for feeding your cats in a more species-appropriate way. And…it helps keep your cat’s brain working for GOOD rather than EVIL…ha ha ha ha!
Hearing Aid for Deaf Dogs?
Have you ever met a deaf dog, or had a beloved older canine lose his hearing? How did you manage? The article on deaf puppies and dogs has a number of tips for managing the issue. But have you ever thought about a hearing aid? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Live with Deaf Dogs
Perhaps you adopted a deaf dog, or only recently discovered your canine friend can’t hear as well as expected. Dogs get along quite well even with a deficit in hearing. So as long as you make accommodations for your pet, the love keeps on going and tails continue to wag.
Why Is My Dog Ignoring Me? Selective hearing in dogs
Dogs often appear to have selective hearing, just as humans do. Put yourself in your dog’s paws, and it makes sense that they ignore human chatter. Most of the “mouth noise” that people spout doesn’t matter to dogs, and to get King’s attention, it must trump whatever else has his attention. …
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CWA Muse Medallion Award
Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Award
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