Pet Wellness Advocate
I have some eye-opening information for you cat parents! I recently had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michelle Dulake, the brilliant veterinarian and co-founder behind Fera Pet supplements. What she shared about cats and supplements is going to change how you think about your kitty's long-term health. You can listen to our full conversation on... Read more »
One of my most beloved friends, Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins, has spent her career speaking out about something the pet food industry doesn’t want cat owners to think too hard about: carbohydrates in cat food. Cats are obligate carnivores—their bodies are designed to thrive on protein and moisture, not starches or sugars. And yet the majority... Read more »
Simple strategies to boost water intake and prevent dehydration One of the most important things you can do for your cat’s health is also one of the simplest: make sure she’s drinking enough water. Easier said than done! Cats are not exactly famous for lapping up their daily quota. Because they evolved in the desert,... Read more »
Bringing a new dog into a home with a senior can be healing and even magical. But don’t kid yourself—it’s not always, or even entirely, about the older dog. It’s also about you. Before you make that leap, ask the hard question: “Am I doing this for my senior dog—or for me?” If You Decide... Read more »
We all know it can get dangerously hot out there. You don’t need another reminder to avoid leaving your dog in the car or going for a mid-afternoon jog with them (although I still see this happening, and it still makes my blood boil). But what you do need to know is that heatstroke in... Read more »
I just got the most fun and functional dog coat I’ve ever had! The Trailblazing Coat is cheerful (for the still dark end-of-March days in Vermont), completely waterproof (we just had snow, ice and now rain!) and secured with well-engineered adjustable underarm elastic straps to hold the chest piece in place. My dogs Wanda and... Read more »
The following is a guest blog by Richard A. LeCouteur, DVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM(Neurology), Diplomate ECVN, FANZCVS (Hon. Causa), MRCVS, Professor Emeritus, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of California, Davis He and Tracie discuss this on Dog Talk. Listen to the episode HERE. --------- For many cat owners, the relationship with dry cat food starts less... Read more »
You have friends and family who are nuts about their pets, but how do you acknowledge that love? Do you struggle to find unique and special holiday gifts - or birthday or “no occasion” gifts - for them? What can you give people with cats and dogs as presents to celebrate their bond? I... Read more »
What is the Brain’s “Vomiting Center?” Vomiting is defined as the forceful emptying of the stomach’s contents, which is caused by a signal from the brain to the stomach. The signal originates in a part of the brain (unsurprisingly!) called the vomiting center. Originally, vomiting developed as a way to save wild animals from poisoning... Read more »
When I say “Do not ignore dog vomit” I don’t mean “just step over the mess and hope someone else cleans it up!” I mean consider it a possible sign of a serious physical problem. Ignore it at your peril. I recently survived two medical emergencies with my 10-year-old Weimaraner Maisie. The reason we dodged... Read more »