Helping Your Cat Cope with the Loss of a Companion
Dear Cathy, We had two cats who were littermates and adopted as kittens. One of the two cats disappeared and […]
How to Correct (or Reward) a Dog’s Digging Habit
Dear Cathy, I adopted a Lab/Pug mix from a local shelter, and we just love her. Unfortunately, she’s a digger.
The Reality of Getting Long Lived Pets for Kids
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Dear Cathy, My daughter got a red-eared slider for her 7th birthday. She’s now eight-years-old. Should
Pets as Gifts: To Give or Not to Give – A More Thoughtful Approach
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Tis the season for giving, and for some, the idea of giving a pet as a
Thanksgiving and Pets: Gratitude, Boundaries, and a Little Extra Planning
by Cathy M. Rosenthal Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and reflect on all
Recognizing Stress Signals in Your Cat
By Cathy M. Rosenthal The other day, I received a question from a cat owner whose feline had been acting
Recognizing Stress Signals in Your Dog
by Cathy M. Rosenthal The other day, while sitting in my veterinarian’s waiting room, I overheard a woman talking to
Entertaining Your Dog During the Winter Months
By Cathy M. Rosenthal When winter settles in, it can bring more than just chilly temperatures and snow-covered landscapes—it often
Do pets with black fur get overlooked at shelters?
Dear Cathy, A seven-year-old black dog I adopted had been at the shelter a long time. Is it because he’s
Are humans open-minded enough to recognize animal intelligence when we see it?
By Cathy M. Rosenthal When Frans De Waal’s book, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Really Are?