Pet Wellness Advocate
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 »
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 »
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 »
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a "Pumpkin Patch Up" Pet Pie Thanksgiving is all about food. And family. We also know food = love for many of us! So if our pets are family --- and we clearly love them --- then here's a way to include them in the deliciousness of Thanksgiving without giving them stomach... Read more »
Seriously?! Spiced Pumpkin Latte for Dogs & Cats? Just when I thought I had heard every good idea for pet treats, my good pals at Weruva came up with the all-time tastiest healthy functional treat. It's a spiced pumpkin latte which is literally spiced with ginger and turmeric, both stomach-settling spices. The best part is... Read more »
Separation Anxiety? Chill Out! Back to school? Back to work? Dog feeling stressed that you are headed back out into the world after more than a year of having you around all the time during Covid? It may be hard for us to adjust to whatever the "new normal" is, but let's not forget the... Read more »
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 »
Cat with Kidney Issues? Need Low Phosphorus? Look No Further! Please note, you absolutely must work in tandem with your trusted veterinarian to diagnose and then manage a cat with CRD. Chronic Renal Disease is going to be a management issue for the rest of the cat's life as the kidneys continue to decline. You... Read more »
Pet's Appetite Have the Summer Blahs? Weruva is an "Amuse Bouche" The heat this summer is pretty brutal around the world, but summertime is almost always hot and muggy. When the weather is like that, you and your pets may lose your appetite. If you have a dog or cat who isn't interested in her... Read more »
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 »