Pet Wellness Advocate
Why “aggressive” dogs are usually just dogs we haven’t listened to yet You can listen to the full Dog Talk® (and kitties, too!) episode with Mark Bridger-Prescott here: 👉 A Growl Is a Wonderful Noise When British dog trainer and canine behaviorist Mark Bridger-Prescott said to me, “A growl is a wonderful noise,” I practically... Read more »
I have a soft spot for veterinary behaviorists. They’re the rarest birds in veterinary medicine — there are only about a hundred of them in the entire world — and they sit right at the crossroads of medicine, behavior, and the human–animal bond. One of my favorites is Dr. Lisa Radosta, who joined me on... Read more »
If you’ve ever tried to take your cat farther than the vet’s office, you already know—it’s not always a joy ride. Between the meowing, the hiding, and the occasional “accident,” it can be stressful for everyone involved. But with a little preparation, traveling with your cat doesn’t have to be a nightmare. I recently spoke... Read more »
Every so often, I receive an email that reminds me why I do this work. A listener named Michael wrote me after hearing a recent episode of Dog Talk (and Kitties, Too) on WLIW.FM, the only NPR station on Long Island (that has carried my show every week since 2005!). Yes, people do still listen... Read more »
I’ve hosted thousands of conversations about dogs, but last week’s Dog Talk® with filmmaker/author Cathryn Michon has stayed with me in that quiet, insistent way grief does. We were talking about her luminous new short film—I’m Still Here: A Dog’s Purpose Forever—which closes this year’s NY Dog Film Festival. It’s based on her tender, watercolor-washed... Read more »
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 »