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 »
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Why Kitten Food? Because Growing Babies Need It!
Why Kitten Food? Because Growing Babies Need It! Kittens need a lot of food --- they need it frequently --- and it should be high protein that is top quality. Growing bodies and brains need the best food you can provide. Kittens also need a high fat content in their food, and lots of moisture,... Read more »
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 »
Kitty Food Snobs Love Paté - the Good Kind
Kitty Food Snobs Love Pate - the Good Kind The gourmets of the feline world appreciate texture in their food, while also expecting top-notch ingredients. Paté is generally a crowd-pleaser for many cats, who seem to enjoy the smooth experience of pate on their rough tongues. However , the more discerning Feline Foodies like their... Read more »
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 »
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 from Weruva are all going to be about this overlooked problem.... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Pumpkins Aren't Just for Halloween
Valuable Nutrition Information Sponsored by Weruva Pumpkins Aren't Just for Halloween Back when I was researching my all-inclusive guide to dog ownership, The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know, I learned about the preventive and restorative value of pumpkin in a dog's diet. Naturally-derived fiber was important in keeping a dog's digestive... Read more »
Senior Dog? Picky Eater? Give Him a Menu Upgrade!
This blog is sponsored by the folks at Weruva, who Salute Seniors. Senior Dog? Picky Eater? Give Him a Menu Upgrade! As dogs get older, they can develop food issues, which can lead to physical problems. It can also be really stressful for us if our dogs don't want to eat. All dogs need to... Read more »