Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
Valentine’s Day: Pet Danger Advice
I’m often interviewed by media about various cat behavior and dog training issues, and of course, Valentine’s pet dangers top the list this week. Pet hazards are common when our normal routine goes out the window, so pet parents are vigilant around the holidays. Refer to this post about Easter dangers for pets. And don’t forget that pet safety issues for Christmas are similar to those for Valentine’s Day but it’s always good to refresh our watch list.
Feline Friday: Cat New Year’s Resolutions
Feline Friday felicitations—and I hope your holiday week has been lovely. Oh, and Happy New Year! Are you getting all spiffed up for a...
Woof Wednesday: Doggy New Year’s Resolutions
It’s Woof Wednesday—and a good time to take stock of the past year from a dogs’-eye-view, and the year to come. The Magical-dawg romped through 2010 with only a few missteps along the way. It’s hard to keep up with his energy—but it’s good for me to try. So here are...
Friskies Cat Writer of the Year
Welcome to all my new visitors. I suspect my Pawnation article on senior cats may have led you here. Today's blog comes a bit late, reporting some exciting news from last month's Cat Writers' Association (CWA) conference and contest. I've posted some photos from the...
Thrillerfest! Videos, Pictures & More
I had a wonderful time--again--in NYC at Thrillerfest. With four-track speaker panels, it was tough to choose between stellar topics and terrific speakers. And I have to say, the receptions and after-hours spent in the bar catching up with old friends and making new...
Amy’s New Year’s Message
This year I didn't send holiday cards...and decided to go the video route instead. *s* May your 2010 be all you wish it to be! https://youtu.be/hCcxicT4Ze8 I love hearing from you, so please share comments and questions. Do you have an ASK AMY question you’d like...
Cat Writers Awards for Radio, TV, Article & More
The month of November had me running , and I'm still playing catch-up. First, the BIG NEWS-- I've a new book contract! This is a breed book on the American Pit Bull Terrier, and is due January 1st, so I'm typing like the wind to meet my deadline. I spent the weekend...








