border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Nov 28

Giving Thanks – and Giving the Yummiest Meals to Your Dog

It’s that time of year when we reflect on what we have to be thankful for, and we try to do extra nice things for others…like our pets! In the spirit of the Thanking Season, I want to thank Weruva for their steadfast and generous sponsorship of my NPR show DOG TALK (and Kitties, Too!)…. Read more »

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Oct 2

Please Don’t Miss the 6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival

If you’ve been to the Festival in any of the previous five years, you already know what an uplifting experience it is to be surrounded by fellow cat lovers as you watch a series of short films that celebrate the magnificent felines who share our world. There are 17 films this year – a mix… Read more »

Sep 25

Dr Elsey’s “Meow Party” at Meow Parlour 

For the first time ever, we’re throwing a cats-inclusive party on Friday October 20th to celebrate the 6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival on Saturday October 21st (Noon at the Village East theater on 2nd Avenue and 12th Street). The party will be from 5 to 7 PM at the Meow Parlour, NYC’s first cat… Read more »

Jul 7

Dogs & Cats Suffering in Ukraine

Please Join Tracie supporting this GoFundMe campaign! If there’s one image I can’t forget from this brutal ongoing war in Ukraine, it was of a family trying to flee with their dog. It was early on in the war, when the Russians bombed an extended family in broad daylight as they tried to cross a… Read more »

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Jun 12

From Kitties to Pitties – One Good Food Good for All!

I’ve always said that Weruva is my favorite cat food because it is made of human-edible ingredients in a human food facility, something they were the first to do, as far as I know. Weruva has spawned many imitators – which is the highest form of flattery, of course! – but I still say that… Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
May 11

Is Your Dog a Really Really Picky Eater?

My brother Tim’s little “step dog,” Shelby, is definitely in the top ten of “wicked cute” little canines. She is a delightful mix of who-knows-what-breeds. But boy oh boy, was that little dog from a rescue the world’s pickiest eater! She had her Mom Sarena (my brother’s partner) turned into a pretzel, trying to find… Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
May 1

Why the “Dog & Cat Lady” is Embracing Snakes and Axolotls

I’m proud and excited to announce the launch of my new podcast EXOTIC PETS, alongside my co-host Dr. Doug Mader. I figured a word of explanation was in order about why I am sitting myself across a microphone from a world-renowned and beloved exotic animal veterinarian to create this show – about creatures I know… Read more »

Feb 27

Why Your Cat is a Fussy Eater

Why Your Cat is a Fussy Eater Brought to You by Weruva Cats are commonly thought to be fussy eaters, which should not be true if you’re feeding your cat a nice wet meal twice a day. Which is how you should be feeding an obligate carnivore. (Please do not even get me started on… Read more »

Jan 30

What is Your Senior Cat Eating? 

What is Your Senior Cat Eating?  Sponsored by Weruva As cats age, their dietary needs can change in a number of ways. It’s time to reconsider what they are eating, especially if you have not been following my urgent recommendation to feed only wet food throughout any cat’s life for well-being and longevity. Here are… Read more »

Jan 9

Yes, You Can Kick Kitty Krack!

Sponsored by Weruva Yes, You Can Kick Kitty Krack! Let this be the year you stop feeding dry food to your cat! I’ve been begging devoted cat parents to do this for over a decade. You all know by now that I coined the phrase “kitty krack” to make it crystal clear that dry food… Read more »