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May 18

CATS RULE! Announcing Launch of NY Cat Film Festival!

CATS RULE! Announcing the launch of the NY CAT FILM FESTIVAL! The day has finally come when all you patient, pleasantly persistent feline advocates, who have been asking “But what about the kitties up on the big screen?” are going to get your very own NY Cat Film Festival! This new festival embraces films that... Read more »

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May 10

The Mystery of “Crude Protein:” What is it, really?

The Mystery of “Crude Protein:” What is it, really? Read the label on your dog’s food, and you’ll see a section called “Guaranteed Analysis.” That’s called the “ingredient dec” (or “declaration”) in pet food manufacturing lingo.  Listed there, along with all the ingredients, you’ll find percentages for moisture, crude fiber, crude fat, and crude protein.... Read more »

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Apr 26

FELINE GRAFFITI: Stressed-out Cat Pees on Everything!

FELINE GRAFFITI: Stressed-out Cat Pees on Everything! I got this question from Taylor, who listens to my NPR radio show DOG TALK ®(and Kitties, Too!) as well as to CAT CHAT® on the Radio Pet Lady Network. She describes a pretty awful out-of-control, out-of-litter-box situation: “We have two cats and three dogs in our family... Read more »

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Apr 24

Finding a Reputable Breeder of Purebred Puppies

Good Dogs! (04-24-2017) #6066: Marcy from Avidog International talks about how to find a reputable breeder if you’re looking for a purebred puppy. Her tips include: find that breed’s national club of America which will list known strengths and weaknesses of that breed, along with a health link on that site. Talk to a breeder... Read more »

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Apr 18

Avoid Feeding Your Dog These Red-Flag Foods

Avoid Feeding Your Dog These Red-Flag Foods Jenna---the editor of Pugs Home---recently shared with me an interesting article on human foods that are dangerous for dogs. Many of us already know about common fare like chocolate, onions, garlic and grapes and raisins. The Pugs Home piece also includes lesser known food items like macadamia nuts... Read more »

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Apr 12

All Aboard: The Ark Arrives at JFK Airport

All Aboard: The Ark Arrives at JFK Airport Jet-setting pets have a new travel retreat in the Ark at JFK---an 80,000 square-foot facility that houses an animal resort, a veterinary hospital, and an equine center. A recent article  in The New York Times details the Ark’s offerings, including accommodations for dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses... Read more »

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Apr 4

Good News for Pets and Nifty Prizes in a Special Contest!

Good News for Pets and Nifty Prizes in a Special Contest Beginning April 4th Midnight ET! On the most recent Dog Talk (and Kitties, Too!) I interviewed Lea-Ann Germinder, founder of GoodNewsforPets.com---an outstanding news outlet with great articles focused pets---and the NYC communications firm Germinder & Associates. Listen to Dog Talk (And Kitties Too!) from... Read more »

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Apr 1

Sponky the Yorkie is Itchy

Sponky the Yorkie is Itchy Gloria, sent me an email asking for my advice because Sponky, her 11-year-old Yorkie, is itchy. Very itchy! Skin problems are common and the No. 1 reason that people take their pets to the vet. Unfortunately, this is often a poorly managed problem when the dog or cat is put... Read more »