Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
Earth Day for Pets: How to Celebrate Responsibly
It’s Earth Day! Now, we have to be responsible because the Earth is the only place that has dogs and cats. Am I right? So how will you make Earth Day for pets a fun celebration? Shadow-Pup, Karma-Kat and I are encouraging everyone to do their part to help take care of this gorgeous planet we share.
3 Favorite Cat Treats & Dog Treats
Karma-Kat, Shadow-Pup, and Trinity-Kitten have distinct preferences and personalities. Yes, I’m one of those hoomins who turns healthy table food into dog treats and cat treats. Interestingly enough, though, my three furry stooges actually have three favorite pet treats. In no particular order, here’s what turns on the wags and purrs at our house!
Revolutionary Cat Care: LoftyLoo™—ADA-Accessible Raised Litter Box
In this time of giving thanks, I know many people who cherish their pets as part of the family. I’ve often written about caring for senior pets, but have perhaps been remiss in addressing the other end of the equation: aging pet lovers. Recently, I met Amy Leiker online and her product offered a “doh…but of course!” moment. When her niece Jody cared for a neighbor’s cat during their hospitalization, she reached out to Amy to brainstorm how to help simplify the cat’s care for when the neighbor returned. Caring for cats of any age means helping make the care easier for the human.
Enter, the LoftyLoo, a US-made product designed as an ADA-accessible option for cat lovers who either are unable, or have difficulty, taking care of kitty potty duty. I’m please to share more information about this innovative product. Sometimes I discover great SCHTUFF that I just gotta shout about!
How to Prepare If Cats & Dogs Outlive You
We often lament the fact that dogs and cats don’t live as long as we do. But what about the reverse—what if your pets live longer than you do? Are there legal protections you can take in planning for when your pets outlive you? We loved them dearly while alive, and must also care for them when we’re gone with proper plans. And yes, it can happen totally out of the blue.
The unthinkable happens, even to animal professionals. Back in 2014, in the same week, our pet community felt rocked by the tragic and sudden deaths of two heroes, animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin and Cat Writers Association president Dr. Lorie Huston. Dr. Yin left behind her beloved dog Jonesy, while my friend Lorie left six special needs rescue cats. CWA members networked to re-home Lorie’s cats. More recently, the Cat Writers’ Association again lost a beloved leader when president Paula Gregg passed away suddenly. She had time to make plans for her beloved Persian cats, Truffle and Brulee.
None of these wonderful pet lovers expected to have their pets outlive them. Do you have plans for your special pets? Here are tips for planning for when your pets outlive you.
Trinity-Kitten #Reviews the Pawsync Smart Pet Feeder
Check out this review of the Pawsync Smart Pet Feeder…find out why Trinity-Kitten gives it 4 paws up (and it’ll work for your small doggies, too!).
THRILLER LARGE PRINT FORMATS ARE HERE!
Now available, large print editions of the September & Shadow Thrillers. You can get these in paperback or hardcover, at a deep discount, from Amy’s store. Or… learn how to get them into your library! Read on…
November is National Pet Diabetes Month: Learn The Symptoms & Treatment for Diabetic Pets
Pet diabetes affects many cats and dogs, and this month we celebrate National Pet Diabetes Month. If you wonder, why does my dog drink so much water (or your cat), you need to review this information.
Pet diabetes affects many cats and dogs, and this month we celebrate National Pet Diabetes Month. If you wonder, why does my dog drink so much water (or your cat), you need to review this information…
Pet Veteran Love: 8 Reasons to Adopt Senior Cats & Dogs
There’s a good chance if you visited your local shelter today, you’d meet a pet who prefers couch cuddling to counter surfing, knows that shoes aren’t for chewing and is eagerly waiting to show you how to slow down and soak up life. I’m talking about senior pets!
November is #AdoptASeniorPetMonth, so if there is room in your 🏠 and ❤️, now is the perfect time to head to the shelter to find a grey-muzzled pet with plenty of love left to give!
Shojai Releases Thriller #8: PLAY OR PAY
RELEASE DAY for Play Or Pay… now available on all Ebook platforms, and in paperback and hardcover. YEE-HAW!
Read more for the discount links and to learn more about the exciting story.
Pudgy Pooches & Tubby Tabbies: How to Slim Down Fat Pets
Do you live with fat pets? Or maybe you struggle with your weight, like me. A couple of my friends look terrific after they’ve recently lost weight. I found it. *sigh* The problem also affects fat pets, and at my house, that’s spelled KARMA-KAT.
Fat Pets & What To Do
Is your pooch pudgy or fat? Are your cats slim athletes or fat cats? Obesity is defined as exceeding ideal body weight by 20 percent, and today about forty percent of pets are considered overweight. If you can’t feel the pet’s ribs, and/or she has a pendulous or bulging tummy, your pet is too plump. Obesity increases risk for diabetes, and is an aggravating factor in heart problems, arthritis, and skin problems. Puppies are cute when chubby but that puts them at risk as well…
It’s not that I don’t know how to eat right, I do. It just takes more thought and planning, and I’ve let a lot of that slide as I tried to meet deadlines. It’s a whole lot easier to stay on top of the pet’s nutrition and waistline than my own.
Awards
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Award
Fear Free Certified
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Cat Writers Muse Medallion Awards
Memberships
