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. . .
Dog Cancer Early Detection Test Receives Clinical Validation for 30 Canine Cancers
Cancer. We whisper the word, reluctant to give it power by speaking it aloud. Not a single disease, this all-encompassing condition affects virtually everyone on the planet. I've had friends stricken with cancer. And two kinds of cancer attacked and killed our beloved...
Pet First Aid Awareness Month: Pet First-Aid Audiobook Deal!
I hope you NEVER need to use pet first aid on your furry wonders. But learning how to administer cat first aid or dog first aid literally means life and death for your pet. Writing the Pet First Aid Book Several years ago, I had the honor and privilege to interview...
10 Years of Cat Friendly Practice and A Veterinary Resource from AAFP
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Cat Friendly Practice® (CFP) Program. Established in 2012 by the AAFP and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), these professionals designed the CFP...
Pet Poisons 101: Keep Cats & Dogs Safe from Pet Toxins
March is National Poison Prevention Awareness Month. I've written a LOT about pet poisons. Since pets explore their world with open mouths, licking tongues, and patting paws and claws, they can get sick from many kinds of pet toxins. It's up to humans to keep them...
Celebrating Pets Adoptions with Birthday and Gotcha Day Love!
A pet adoption day is a special event. Eight years ago, Karma-Kat arrived. on January 31, the day before Seren-Kitty, Bravo-Dawg, and my Mom's birthday. Yes, all three shared the same birthday. I posted this (with updates) two years ago. It's time for another update...
Celebrating Pets Adoptions with Birthday and Gotcha Day Love!
A pet adoption day is a special event. Eight years ago, Karma-Kat arrived. on January 31, the day before Seren-Kitty, Bravo-Dawg, and my Mom's birthday. Yes, all three shared the same birthday. I posted this (with updates) two years ago. It's time for another update...
Healing Hip and Joint Pain with WagWorthy Naturals
Hip and joint pain affect many pets, especially older dogs. Pets with creaky, achy hips have trouble getting up after they’ve rested for a while. Many dog lovers want to learn how to help a dog with arthritis at home. WagWorthy Naturals Hip+Joint supplements can help...
2022 New Year Goals–from the Pets
Each year, rather than making New Year resolutions, I plan for goals—and hope that the journey along the way proves equally rewarding. Rather than say, “lose weight” I instead want to strive for good health. All plans for the past two years flew out the window,...
Win Or Lose by Amy Shojai Releases January 2
I'm excited to announce the release of my 6th thriller WIN OR LOSE in my September and Shadow THRILLERS WITH BITE series. It's available on all Ebook platforms and in trade paperback. WIN OR LOSE: A September & Shadow Thriller #6 "Colorful characters, including...
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
