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?
Creating a cozy den: Helping your dog feel safe and comfortable in his own space
Dear Cathy, Our 93-pound dog needed his own space, so we bought a few dog beds
Why cats (big and small) love boxes: The hidden instincts behind your feline’s favorite spot
Dear Cathy, I just adopted my first cat. I have bought scratching posts and toys, but he seems to
Polite boundaries: Asking neighbors to scoop after their dogs
Dear Cathy, The other day, my neighbor walked by and let her dog poop in my side yard. I
Catching flies is safe; catching insects not so much
Dear Cathy, I have an eight-year-old, 35-pound mixed-breed dog who sits outside with me in the evening. One of
Canine submissive urination a tricky thing to fix
Dear Cathy, We have had a five-month-old mini-Australian Shepherd since she was nine weeks old. She has had a
Creating a Fear Free®environment and other strategies to keep your dog at ease
When it comes to our dogs, their emotional well-being is just as important as
Rawhides and chews are not for every dog
Dear Cathy, The other day, my dog pooped blood. The vet said there was no blockage and it
Keeping pets safe over the 4th of July
Halloween may be a spooky holiday, but it’s the 4th of July that