Can Dogs with a High Prey Drive Live Peacefully with Cats?
Dear Cathy, Six months ago, I adopted Max, a three-year-old mixed breed dog. My vet suspected he’d been poorly socialized […]
The 4th of July Is No Picnic for Noise-Phobic Pets
By Cathy M. Rosenthal When most people think of the 4th of July, they picture backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and
Creating Comfort Zones for Shy and Anxious Cats
By Cathy M. Rosenthal When Mark and his family brought home their rescue kitten, she immediately darted under the bed
Slippery Floors? Why Some Dogs Refuse to Walk Across Them
By Cathy M. Rosenthal If you’ve ever slipped on tile or hardwood, you know how unsettling it can feel. Now
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.