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?
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