Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
First Aid Guide to Dogs Swallowed Objects
Swallowed objects kill pets every day. Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be around the corner, think about potential hazards to avoid. Eating foreign objects often causes only minor problems in dogs and cats. In the best cases, the swallowed cat toy or sock (yes, Bravo did that more than once!) gets vomited up or passes in the stool. However, it’s important to recognize swallowed objects’ symptoms, and how you can save your pet.
Celebrating Old Cats: What Is Old?
Every year, I write about our old cat needs. While Karma-Kat has just reached middle age, cats age at different rates. When do you consider your cat old? Is your old cat a senior kitty by age 8, or 13, or…when? For cats, what is old? Here’s how the experts define ‘old age’ in cats…
Rabies: What to Know for Pets
September 28 is World Rabies Day, and a good time for a reminder to keep pets protected. Learn everything you need to know about this horrible disease–and how easy it is to keep your dogs and cats safe!
Why Dogs Bark & How to Stop A Dog from Barking
Do you know how to stop dog barking? “Will you please, for the love of doG, stop barking!” When Shadow-Pup joined our family, he and Bravo-Dawg egged each other on. Now that he’s the only dog, he and the cat tease each other and prompt bark-fest and meow-athons.
Here’s what you need to know about barking to help stem the noise.
What Makes Humans Happy? And Where Do Pets Fit In?
When we look at the principles of Positive Psychology (the study of what human wellbeing and fulfillment is made of – including happiness) it’s easy to see why so many of us attribute our happiness and wellness to our pets! I’ve frequently written about how pets show love, and what dogs want out of life. So why not explore what makes humans happy, too?
Read on to learn about th 5 Elements of Human Well-being According to Positive Psychology…
What Cats Want Out of Life & What Cats Need
Whether you share your pillow with a kitty, or care for feral, stray or community cats, always consider what cats want out of life. I’ve written about what makes humans happy, as well as what dogs want out of life, and it’s time for the cats. We love our cats all year long, but sometimes lose sight of what cats need out of life. It’s important to channel your “inner kitty” to learn how to keep the purrs rumbling 24/7 to provide what cats need.
Shojai Preorder Release Thriller #8: PLAY OR PAY
The cover reveal (squee!) on thriller #8 PLAY OR PAY has launched! I’ve also set up Ebook preorder opportunities for y’all on all the regular vendors, PLUS… if you want to get the preorder early, read on!
New Thriller Covers Are Here!
New thriller book covers launch! Same great stories–fresh new look.
Hero Pet Winners Announced: Your Winning Cat & Dog are…
After thousands of votes for dozens of furry nominees, the READERS HAVE SPOKEN. Here are your pick of the litter-ati for HERO CAT WINNER and HERO DOG WINNER for the next thriller PLAY OR PAY.
National Dog Day, How to Make Dogs Happy & What Dogs Want Out of Life
At my house, National Dog Day happens every day. The celebration offers a wonderful opportunity to walk a mile in your dog’s paws. What dogs want can differ a bit from what dogs need.
While it’s a given that dog lovers treat canine companions with compassion every day of the year, during this special celebration, taking stock of what your dog wants out of life can offer insight to keep his tail wagging all year long.
WHAT DOGS NEED ON NATIONAL DOG DAY
Companionship
Our dogs want to be part of a family. That includes the humans in the household, but your dog may also count the other dogs, cats, rabbits or other animal friends as part of his extended family group. Karma-Kat adores Shadow, but never misses an opportunity to tease…maybe steal the dog’s new toys or bed!
It’s not quantity, but quality of companionship…
Awards
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Award
Fear Free Certified
CWA Muse Medallion Award
Cat Writers Muse Medallion Awards
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