Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
Skunked! 3 Home Remedies to De-Skunk Your Dog
Karma-Kat loves watching the bunnies that play out on the back patio so I wasn’t concerned when he began chattering with excitement—until I noticed THIS bunny had a long fluffy black and white tail. Yes, a skunk has set up housekeeping next to our house. Hoo boy. And dogs seem to love getting skunked. So far, Shadow-Pup hasn’t been nailed…but for some dogs, it happens time after time after time… so here’s how to de-stink your skunked dog.
How Can I Stop Neighbor Dogs Pooping in My Yard?
I recorded a YouTube video that has since garnered a lot of views. What do you think?
Tips to stop neighbor dogs dumping on your lawn
Crappiocca happens…Latest Blog Update
Faithful readers may notice something “different” about the blog this past week or so. I tried a grand experiment a couple of years ago, with advertisements on the site. I’ve always provided recommended products when appropriate, and some of those include affiliate links.
Now some of that has changed–for the better! Read on about the blog update, and why it happened.
What Is Surrender Prevention? Help Cats & Shelters
Recently I learned about a marvelous program called SURRENDER PREVENTION that seeks to keep cats from going into shelters and losing their homes. This FREE program offers tools and tips for shelter staff not only for shelter adoptions but to keep cats in homes. This lightens the workload, while saving cat lives–and loving relationships, by keeping cats in homes. Learn more about this free program!
Heart-to-Heart About Dog Heartworms & Mosquitoes
You know dogs are highly susceptible to heartworms and now’s the time to get serious about protection. April is Heartworm Awareness Month, so get all the details here to protect your dogs.
Heart-to-Heart About Cat Heartworms
Cats get heartworms? Yes, they do! April is Heartworm Awareness Month, so get all the details here to protect your cats.
Prevent Pet Fleas, Heartworm, & Tapeworm Parasites Year Round
When it comes to pet parasites, I just want to unleash the FLYING MONKEYS…except they’re liable to be plagued by fleas, too. Even flying monkeys deserve to be pest free, but there are still many pet parents who may not have all the facts about canine intestinal and external parasites and how to kick the bugs out. Fleas also impact skin conditions and can prompt dog allergies. So…how much do YOU know? Learn more here!
Amy Shojai Appearances: Come & Say Howdy!
My calendar this Spring continues to fill, with all kinds of fun writer-icity and creative endeavors. I hadn’t updated y’all for a while, and wanted to also share that the blog posts may slow down a bit (because…busy).
Read on to learn about book club appearances, book signings, and speaking engagements you may want to attend!
Audio Books on Chirp $1 Day Sale!
Get 100 books for $1 each! You choose your pick of the litter-ati, and enjoy your new favorite audiobooks!
Yes, my first-in-series thriller LOST AND FOUND is part of the deal. To celebrate, I’ve also discounted the rest of the audiobooks in the series on Chirp.
Don’t wait–this sale only lasts TWO DAYS!
Opt for a Chocolate Easter Bunny Instead of Adopting One!
Easter bunny, anyone? Awwww…nothing sweeter than baby bunnies. Well, baby anything, right? Our “Cottontail Mountain” home already has rabbits everywhere, especially in our garden. Shadow-Pup, sadly, wants to hunt them so we must monitor him as the babies appear Easter bunnies appear.
Karma-Kat loves watching “bunny TV” out the back patio windows. I think he’d love to have one come inside to *ahem* cuddle and play. NOT! Just like other animal companions, it takes more than admiration to make bunny love positive for everyone.
Easter is not the time for a spur of the moment furry gift. People purchased chicks and ducklings and baby bunnies by the score each year, some dyed in ridiculous colors, almost as gag gifts although they are living creatures with very specific care needs. A rabbit is more than an Easter bunny joke. Here’s what you need to know when considering a bunny as a pet.
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
