When you travel, don’t leave your cats feeling alone
Dear Cathy, My husband and I will be going away for a month and have two cats. We will not […]
Moving with Pets Doesn’t Have to Be Hard—If You Plan Ahead
By Cathy M. Rosenthal I’ve moved 23 times as an adult. Add in another 14 from my childhood, and you
Why Some Dogs Greet You with a Toy in Their Mouths
By Cathy M. Rosenthal The moment Roxy hears the front door open, she springs into action. Her ears perk up,
When Cats in the Same Household Don’t Get Along
By Cathy M. Rosenthal A reader recently wrote to me about her cat not using the litter box. Like most
How to Help Dogs Get Along in the House
By Cathy M. Rosenthal I recently visited a friend who shares her home with three male dogs: a ten-year-old Chihuahua
How to Talk to Neighbors About Barking Dogs
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Recently, I had to talk to a new neighbor about our dogs — mine and hers.
Should You Be Worried About Birds of Prey Stealing Your Dog?
Dear Cathy, Pickles weighs 13 pounds, and my husband recently declared, with great seriousness, that a hawk could swoop down
Why Exposed Bellies Mean Different Things
By Cathy M. Rosenthal There’s something universally irresistible about a dog or cat rolling over and showing you their belly.
Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home
By Cathy M. Rosenthal I’ve been traveling a lot lately. While delayed flights and lost luggage are frustrating, they aren’t
Nighttime Guardians: Feeding Feral Cats with “Thelma and Louise”
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Some heroes work in the spotlight. Others, like “Thelma and Louise,” work in the shadows —