Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
Fearful Fido? Know the Signs of Dog Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS)
Do you have a fearful Fido? Do you need help with the loud thunderstorms happening this time of year that makes dogs scared? It seems silly, but some dogs feel stress when their human wears a hat! I wanted to share some resources for recognizing and understanding signs of canine fear, anxiety, and stress.
NEW BOOK RELEASES–Dog Life: The History, Culture & Love of the Dog
NEW BOOK RELEASES--Dog Life: The History, Culture & Love of the Dog I'm delighted to announce the release of my latest pet care book, DOG LIFE: The History, Culture & Love of the Dog. This is the first time I've published with full-color interior photographs....
Do Pets Go to Heaven? Blessings, Fellowship, Pet Talk & Books!
Sunday, October 4 is the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian Catholic friar who loved animals and believed they were God’s beloved creatures. He rejoiced in the value and beauty that animals bring to God’s creation. He was even known to preach sermons to...
Cat Declaw Surgery: New York Bans Declawing
One of the top reasons a cat loses his home is destructive scratching when the importance of pristine furniture trumps the cat-owner bond. People already bonded with a cat tend to put up with more household damage before resorting to ditching the kitty--but it can...
Canine Coughs: Allergies or Something Else?
While cats frequently seem to have bouts of cat colds, dogs less frequently display symptoms of canine coughs, runny noses, sneeze attacks, or other dog cold symptoms. Our Magical-Dawg had runny eyes during allergy season, a less common sign of dog allergies. Do you...
National Dogfighting Awareness Day! Dogfighting Rescues Deserve A #FightingChance
April 8 has been declared National Dogfighting Awareness Day by the ASPCA. That's appropriate since the entire month of April is National Prevent Cruelty to Animals Month and I can think of no more heinous crime against dogs (and other critters) than dog fights....
Cat Litter-ary Choices: Cat Litter History
The innovation of cat litter meant our kitties could move inside, permanently. Today, there are many cat litter options, but that wasn't always the case. Cat litter choices can make or break a kitty-human relationship. Litter box problems plague many cat lovers....
Radio Daze: A Family Friendly Original Musical Comedy
I am excited to announce the premiere performance of a brand-new original musical comedy. RADIO DAZE is a family friendly show sure to tickle those who love the Big Band era. Brought to you by SHOJAI & STEELE PLAYS, Frank Steele and I are thrilled to showcase our...
2019 New Year Pet Goals
Like last year, I resolved to NOT make New Year resolutions. Rather than an end-accomplishment, I’d rather strive for the destination but try to enjoy the journey along the way. In my experience, some of the side-roads along the journey prove to be as much if not more...
Thanksgiving Blessings, the Pet Writer Way
It’s two days before Thanksgiving 2018 and time again to count my furry blessings. This year I’m thankful to be home with my family—furry and human—rather than on the bumpy road and bumpier plane. I’m thankful my human family, though miles away, remain close-knit and...
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
