Jan 9

Yes, You Can Kick Kitty Krack!

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 is unhealthy ---... Read more »

Dec 12

What’s That Black Gunk In A Dog’s Ears?

The black gunk in a dog's ear article was originally posted on July 28, 2015, but has been updated with new information. The Surprise of Finding Black Stuff Lurking Inside Your Dog’s Ear If you have a dog with ears that flap over, you’ll recognize that “OMG!” moment when you casually lift up the ear... Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Sep 5

What Does Crude Protein Really Mean in Dry Dog Food?

What Does Crude Protein Really Mean in a Dry Dog Food? The most popular blog I've ever written was about what "crude protein" really means -- and whether the amount of crude protein in kibble is a reliable way to judge the best dog food for your own pooch. So I want to tell people... Read more »

Jun 21

Is Fish Good for Cats?

Is Fish Good for Cats? Many of us make a positive association between cats and "fish for dinner," possibly because of cartoons we've seen that depict cats licking their whiskers with the skeleton of a fish they have completely consumed. Also, cat foods historically used fish when it was once a plentiful and inexpensive ingredient... Read more »

May 10

A Ukrainian and A Russian Coming Together to Save Homeless Animals

A Ukrainian and A Russian Coming Together to Save Homeless Animals Please listen here to my guest Anna Khazanova on this week's DOG TALK® because her story is incredible and uplifting. As a 9-year-old child Anna immigrated to New York City from Ukraine. As a young woman she became best friends with another young immigrant... Read more »

Mar 10

Dear Old Cookie Deserves to Eat Evermore

Dear Old Cookie Deserves to Eat Evermore "Cookie should be eating Evermore," I told my friend Adrienne, when I found out that her veterinarian had recommended feeding cooked frozen dog food instead of kibble. "Evermore is the only subscription frozen dog food that is focused on using only top-shelf, truly organic ingredients. What also sets... Read more »

Jan 24

Kitty Cat Health Tip of the Month: Constipated Kitties are Cranky!

Kitty Cat Health Tip of the Month Constipated Kitties are Cranky! If you've ever been "stopped up" you know how lousy that can feel. It can be even more uncomfortable for your cat, and can even lead to serious health problems. This month's Tips are all going to be about this overlooked problem. Unless you... Read more »

Dec 31

No, Your Cat Isn’t a Psychopath (Guest Blog)

Please read this very smart blog by my very smart co-host on CAT CHAT® , Dr. Mikel Delgado. You can see why I am proud and grateful to share a platform with her, on which we advocate for cat wellness and human empathy and understanding toward felines. Dr. Mikel (pronounced Michael) is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Cat... Read more »

Nov 17

Kudos to Dr. Elsey!

Kudos to Dr. Elsey! I feel grateful and proud to have this fine man and his wonderful company standing behind my radio programs DOG TALK (and Kitties, Too!)® and CAT CHAT® and being the Founding and Continuing Sponsor of the NY Cat Film Festival so that people across the country and Canada can share our appreciation of the cats in our lives. ---Tracie Hotchner (Have... Read more »